Duh? We’ve been writing about Jerry Abramson giving his friends jobs they never show up for for, what, years? This woman was always at her little “publishing company” on Frankfort Avenue instead of working for the city. [Jack Brammer]

Shocker! The Koch-teabagger-backed climate denier is finally admitting that global warming is real. [HuffPo]

The KDP ignorantly filed a complaint against David Williams that walks in the face of a complaint they fought against in 2008. Thankfully, though, Joe Gerth decided to mention what happened in 2008 in this story. [Joe Gerth]

WOOOOOOOOPS? The mine where two were killed had a highway citation in April. Meanwhile, Steve Beshear wants to decrease regulations. [WKYT]

The orange man is at the University of Louisville today and it is sure to be a boring ass speech. [WFPL]

It’s interesting to note that Jerry Abramson has ditched the jowl bacon talking point from his interview language. Guess no one in the mountains thought that was authentic. [H-L]

$420,000 in grants were awarded for domestic violence programs in Richmond and Ben Chandler showed up. But he’s still an advocate of wire hanger back room abortions. [Richmond Register]

Of course David Williams is the only candidate in this gubernatorial race with a real plan and Rand Paul endorsed him. Unfortunately, it’s too little, too late. [BGDN]

How fitting for a foreclosure mill law firm to celebrate Halloween by dressing up as homeless families. [Wonkette]

While everyone in Louisville is wetting their pants over the opening of Trader Joe’s, it’s probably a good idea for them to think with their heads for a minute. Maybe ask a few questions about why the store refuses to support a policy for tomato pickers that even McDonald’s and Yum! support. [FOX41]

Is this why the haves have so much more than the have nots? [NPR]

Air pollution is tied to lung cancer in non-smokers. But we don’t need to worry about pollution in Kentucky, right? [Reuters]

No one on earth believes the U.S. Congress is going to be able to do what it needs to do to save this country from fiscal disaster. [WaPo]

Student debt risks are becoming an enduring burden for young Americans and they should be lightened. Just too bad that those who really need their load lightened will never have that happen. It’s only for folks who don’t already have said load. [The Economist]

Gateweed Galbraith scored the coveted High Times endorsement in his gubernatorial bid. That’s sure to win him, what, five more votes? [HT]