Trinity’s Decision: There was a threat, and Trinity’s principal thinks the school did the right thing in canceling classes. An investigation is continuing. Rob Mullen didn’t say much more than that at today’s press conference. He doesn’t know who was responsible. “Teenagers do dumb things,” he said. [C-J] Big Fish on the Hook at Iron [...]

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Let’s not make light of the evolving situation at Trinity High School, where classes were canceled today because of some mysterious “obscure threat.” School officials are doing their best to control media coverage, and plan to hold  a press conference in about two hours, at 4 p.m. President Rob Mullen has not disclosed any details [...]

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Here’s some positive fallout from the State Auditor’s investigation of policies in the Metro Housing Department — the Mayor is making some changes in the way federal monies are used to get “homeless people off the streets, back to work and into safe housing.” There is $9.2 million in funding available for this purpose, and [...]

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A Trinity Mystery: Anybody want to take a shot at guessing what the big security issue is at Trinity? The high school is closed, and officials say they’ll have news for the public on this “obscure threat” by 4 p.m.  I’m betting that whatever it is won’t stay secret that long. [C-J] Billy’s Slide: Maybe [...]

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There was plenty of drama late yesterday afternoon as the Democratic and Republican caucuses of the Metro Council met. The topic – the proposed ethics ordinance. The result – no agreement on ethics legislation. One source told me that the Republican members were as upset as they’ve ever been over any issue. For several weeks, [...]

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Ethically-challenged: If you’re wondering what your favorite Metro Council member has been up to, it’s likely to be ethics-related. At tonight’s Metro Council meeting, the long-awaited Ethics ordinance could be passed, Or maybe not. Chances are they won’t agree. We’ll have something on it soon. Today’s Bad Gannett News: One day after Gannett slashed its [...]

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The fallout from the ice storm continues at Otter Creek Park. When the power went out at the Conference Center, it got cold. And when it got cold, the pipes burst. And when the pipes burst, water ruined the carpeting and drywall. Workers have been out at the Park the last few weeks making repairs. [...]

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Talk about desperation. After losing an eight-year battle with the firefighters union, Mayor Jerry Abramson has instructed his crack legal team to attempt one final act of desperation to avoid paying the millions owed to firefighters in back pay. He’s using the ancient concept of “sovereign immunity” in Jefferson Circuit Court in an attempt to [...]

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Wanna write for ‘Ville Voice Eats? Here’s your chance! We’re in a position to bring in a new writer/set of writers. Want to be a contributor? Here are the requirements: you cannot receive kickbacks, compensation or preferential treatment when writing and reviewing. You must be creative, must be able to write and must have a [...]

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Got a call from Chuck Olmstead’s family spokesperson this morning who wanted to share news that he is in stable condition. Keep sending your cards and well wishes: Chuck Olmstead c/o WHAS11 520 West Chestnut Louisville, KY 40202 And keep Chuck and his family in your thoughts and prayers. We’ll let you know more as [...]

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