Brooks Wicker is embarrassing.

And Burrel is running again.

A new University of Kentucky report says that the Commonwealth should broaden its tax code to include services. [H-L]

LMPD.com is finally discussing the five police chief finalists and the comments are interesting. [LMPD.com]

The discussion about the selection process is getting out of control. Has Greg already made his decision? [FOX41]

If you aren’t taking advantage of the Edison House on a regular basis and checking its history out, well, you’re missing out. [C-J/AKN]

Wondering what John Yarmuth is up to? Today he’ll receive a visit by the International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association and will vote on the Civilian Property Realignment Act. The Act establishes a commission to identify, reduce and sell existing federal government property and land. [Press Release]

What is it about Republicans in Congress who believe THE ONION is an actual news service? PEE ALERT. [Wonkette]

Mitch McConnell never stops being a hack. He’ll never stop saying things like this. [Page One]

That crazy constable guy who shot a woman made his first court appearance. [WAVE3]

If you haven’t seen the video footage of that crazy constable guy at Walmart, be sure to check it out so your brain can melt a little more. [WLKY]

Yum! Brands is going to help China take over the world. Be sure to tell your meemaw so she can be extra-worried. [Business First]

No, lawmakers will not be discussing a bill that would abolish constables. It’s been pushed back another week because not enough people support it. [WHAS11]

It’s a perfect illustration of why fair, equal and comprehensive tax reform is necessary both in Kentucky and nationally.

• Anne Braden Institute – UofL
• Bridgehaven
• CASA
• Center for Women and Families
• Crane House
• Elderserve
• Family and Children’s Place – Child Advocacy Center
• Family Scholar House
• Harbor House
• Home of the Innocents
• Jewish Community of Louisville
• Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts
• Kentucky School of Art
• KET Commonwealth Fund
• The Library Foundation
• Louisville Fund for the Arts
• Louisville Urban League
• Louisville Zoo
• Maryhurst
• Muhammad Ali Center
• NAACP
• Simmons University
• United Way
• Volunteers of America
• Youth Build Louisville

“With our economy in recovery, a lot of really wonderful organizations are being forced to cut already lean budgets,” Yarmuth said. “I am very fortunate to be in a position to offer this small assist as these groups work so diligently and effectively to enrich the Louisville community.”

Yarmuth, for whatever reason, never releases the amounts given to each group.

At least Kentucky has an elected official in Warshington who isn’t wholly embarrassing.

Glad to have Yarmuth calling people out?

The bill would authorize $5 million per year for a grant program, administered by the State Department, that would support:

• Preparing potential leaders to make a profound contribution to global society with programming, such as peace building, conflict resolution, violence prevention, character education, and education about world cultures, religions, and languages;
• Providing a positive, productive path for young people to combat the pull of radicalism, terrorist networks, and organized crime;
• Using technology and the Internet to empower people around the world – including adults, young people, educators, and civic, community, religious, and corporate leaders – to discuss common interests and concerns, share information, and engage in cross-cultural learning; and
• Creating a global gathering place – both online and in person – for negotiation and mediation.

“Muhammad Ali is a champion in every sense of the word,” Yarmuth said. “He is a champion for civil rights, equal rights, and human rights. Through his humanitarian work and that of the Ali Center, Muhammad promotes peace and justice. He reminds us that compassion and outreach are part of our obligation as global citizens, and I want to make sure that message endures.”

This is the creepiest story you will read all week. Hands-down. What a terror. [FOX41]

Apparently, no one in Southeastern Kentucky pays attention to how these things fail. Charging a subscriber fee for protection from a fire department? Wow. [H-L]

Here’s more of that famous Greg Fischer Transparency. This one likely won’t surprise you at all. [The 'Ville Voice]

What this story doesn’t tell you is that Jim Mims’ office lead Curt Morrison and others to believe tens would be removed prior to issuing a new permit and could provide no solid answers until the press started digging. [C-J/AKN]

It’s been just a little more than three months since a fight turned deadly at a Germantown festival. WAVE 3 continues to look into the Gary Muncy case. [WAVE3]

Louisville’s parking folks finally get it and are testing out fancy new parking meters that accept paper cash and credit cards. [Broken Sidewalk]

You can vote in this magazine thing about the tastiest city in the south, even though Louisville isn’t in the south. Because, well, why not? [Consuming Louisville]

THE PIG FLU IS COMING FOR YOU AGAIN! Better alert meemaw so she can freak out all over town. [WHAS11]

If redistricting in Kentucky fails, there’s next to no way on earth that John Yarmuth will hold on to his seat in Congress. Because he can’t win a statewide election. [Ryan Alessi]

Industrial hemp in Kentucky? Don’t hold your breath. Frankfort freaks out when it hears the word “hemp” – no matter the context. [WFPL]

Yes, we, too, had to watch the clip twice to get over the fancy hipster glasses.

Yes, we, too, had to watch the clip twice to get over the fancy hipster glasses.