Don’t forget to add your two cents by making nominations for the Third Annual Golden Poo Awards. [Page One]

Today at 1:00 P.M. John Yarmuth will announce a “major federal investment” to increase the graduation rate in Louisville. He’ll be at Fairdale High School. The new JCPS supe will be there and so will Greg Fischer, despite him having nothing to do with local education and no one in his family going to public schools. [Press Release]

Yesterday marked the 112th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “Jack Conway admits he knew that his brother’s investigation was compromised and yet he refused to notify law enforcement of this matter,” said Robertson. “Any prosecutor worth his salt knows that is wrong. It’s time Jack answer the tough questions instead of faking outrage that this is being discussed.” [Press Release]

Really, Greg Fischer? Spending $30,000 in discretionary funds that should be spent on the community that needs that money? And offering publicity for council members who pony up the cash? For WorldFest? It’s nice and all but are you out of your mind? Spend your own damn money. You have mountains of it. [C-J/AKN]

John Yarmuth talks jobs, budgets and political spending. Give it a watch. [FOX41]

How much time will Len Peters spend spinning over this today? Predictions? [H-L]

Thank goodness WDRB renewed its Fox affiliation. From a release: “We’re extremely happy we were able to reach this agreement with Fox and I believe the network is equally pleased,” said Bill Lamb, WDRB President and General Manager. “WDRB has been one of Fox’s strongest affiliates since we began our relationship when the network launched in 1986, and the partnership has been very beneficial to both parties for a quarter of a century. We look forward to continuing to bring Fox’s quality lineup of programs to Louisville viewers for many years to come.” [FOX41 Press Release]

The Louisville Orchestra has canceled concerts for September and October. We’re not sure what it says about our community when we get the strong sense next to no one will notice. [WFPL]

Everybody is still freaking out about the penis amputation case. [WAVE3]

Check out these fancy waste and recycling bins on Fourth Street. [Broken Sidewalk]

Not everybody is happy with the Jefferson County Public Schools student assignment plan. “Not everybody” includes an appeals court. [C-J/AKN]

The Hummingbird Festival at Yew Dell Gardens is pretty cool and you should go. But you’ll have to pay to get in. [Consuming Louisville]