The years-long Louisville Metro Animal Services scandal(s) is something we write about nearly every day on The ‘Ville Voice. Occasionally, it even gets a mention in the round-ups here. But it’s time for a big taste of the bullshiz going down on Greg Fischer’s watch with his hand-picked people. Here’s a story we published earlier: [...]

[Read more →]

Members of the Beshear Crew/Fake Democratic Party are wetting their big gurl panties this week because they fear Jimmy Higdon will be the next State Senate President. No, not because he’s one of the most honest legislators in Frankfort. It’s not because of the Senate office renovation (note the ominous $17,000 television has morphed from [...]

[Read more →]

The rumor mill is hot this week because the Beshear crew fear that Alison Lundergan Grimes will try to run for governor in four years. So what’s the solution? They’re hyping that Crit Luallen will run for the office with Jack Conway as her running mate. Will it happen? Of course not. Crit loves to [...]

[Read more →]

Comparing Frankfort, Kentucky and Jackson, Mississippi doesn’t make much sense when it comes to discussing President Barack Obama’s hunt for votes in the south. Since Kentucky isn’t really the south. [The Economist] The wife of DeWayne Bunch will replace her husband in the December 20 special election. Democrats say they’re not picking a candidate because [...]

[Read more →]

This evening’s round-up is going to be a bit short because I want you to do something: Tell me which non-religious non-profit organization we should support the final six weeks of the year. Either do so in a comment, explaining why, or send me (Jake) an email. Who’ll replace DeWayne Burch in the December 20 [...]

[Read more →]

In May 2008, CNN visited Clay County to produce a story that, to say the least, sparked outrage galore. Here it is: What’s changed in Clay County since then? We can’t find anything that’s different.

[Read more →]

This may or may not make your blood boil: By contrast, Kentucky (population 4.3 million) and the San Francisco / Oakland / Fremont Metropolitan Statistical Area (population 4.3 million) do share a currency. They do this despite the fact that Kentucky has a longstanding lack of competitiveness relative to San Francisco. Eighty-seven percent of San [...]

[Read more →]

What on earth is going on in Owensboro this year? Bring yourself up to speed before continuing: Here’s Why Beshear’s Really Going To Owensboro [September 23] Owensboro Hospital Stokes New UofL Merger Fears [October 21] OMHS Scandal Finally Gets Statewide Attention [November 7] Now we learn that Owensboro Medical Health System only has one Medicaid [...]

[Read more →]

This week President Barack Obama honored veterans for their service and sacrifice:

[Read more →]

Steve Beshear’s win doesn’t mean anything. Anything other than: he’s not David Williams. Just like 2007 when he wasn’t Ernie Fletcher. It’s called being the luckiest man in Kentucky politics. [Amanda Van Benschoten's Replacement] Alison Lundergan Grimes FINALLY put the meemaw blooper video back online: Dear teabaggers: you aren’t going to have more influence in [...]

[Read more →]