There’s a lot of talk in the local press about ending child abuse. But don’t forget one of the biggest childhood problems – hunger! Donate to Dare to Care. [Click Here]

How badly will the Time Warner transition from Insight hurt? Will lubrication be necessary for customers in Louisville? [H-L]

The Jockeys Guild is melting down over Robby Albarado’s situation. His suspension stays until the case is over. [WHAS11]

HAHAHA, have you seen this latest mess in the First District Metro Councilcritter race? It is hilarious. [WFPL]

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas criticized the behavior of a few of his peers Wednesday, saying the actions of a few recent Kentucky Derby winners have tarnished the reputation of his profession. [WLEX18]

You can’t even go to Waterfront Park these days without having your car burgled or whatever. [WAVE3]

What exactly is the point of destroying this reporter’s cell phone if all data is allowed to be retrieved beforehand? Why not just give it back to him? What a waste of time and taxpayer dollars in Indiana. [C-J/AKN]

Remember Christina Gilkey? She’s the school board president in Clark County (Indianner) and is involved in the selection of the next failed superintendent (let’s get real, here). She was one of the few honest folks there in 2009 and one of the people who tried to do the right thing. Not even she can save that district – that’s how much of a disaster it is. [More WFPL]

In Louisville, federal agencies have a relatively small presence compared to other major cities, according to an analysis of recent employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. [Business First]

The amount of unnecessary hype in this story is so thick you’ll gag. Property reassessment notices went out a few weeks ago for metro Louisville, but the rate of those reassessments is the lowest it’s been in years. [WLKY]

Thomas Massie seems to have a problem with Kentucky Open Meetings laws and the Office of the Attorney General is sniffing around. [Page One]

Metro Police are searching for the person who shot and killed a man in front of a liquor store in West Louisville. [FOX41]

The bourbon had been stashed away and the hats returned to closets by the time someone found a groomer’s body inside a barn at Churchill Downs, hours after the running of America’s most famous horse race. [H-L]

Local television reporters are literally pissing their pants over the New Albany serial killer or whatever and now they’re claiming “exclusives.” [WAVE3]

Adam Edelen says he’s going to review micro-government groups like lie-berries, sewer and fire districts. [Ryan Alessi]

On a scale of one to ten, how much of a hot mess is this VA hospital nightmare becoming? Now there are lawsuits involved. [WHAS11]

Really, this poor girl’s “interview” of Jerry Abramson at the Kentucky Derby is one of the most painful things we’ve ever seen. [Page One]

Bend over and grab your ankles! The Louisville Water Company and Metro Sewer District still want to team up to make it hurt. [Business First]

The wife of the lone survivor of a 2006 plane crash in Lexington that killed 49 people says after the crash, her husband studied the victims. [WLKY]

Folks love to hate David Williams and some of that hate is well-deserved. But he helped make this thing in Louisville happen. [C-J/AKN]

Okay, which Jefferson County Public Schools reject will they hire next? Candidates looking to become the next Superintendent of Greater Clark County Schools are being interviewed this week. [WFPL]

Are you ready for this fancy Ben Sollee documentary? Get ready because it’s on its way. [Wooden Box]

For most people, there’s life despite the Kentucky Derby and a few reporters were bored out of their minds. In fact, many people in Louisville leave town every year just to avoid the mess. [FOX41]

The 138th running of the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby races, and all the activities surrounding those events, brought plenty of attention to Louisville over the last few days. [Business First]

This disgusting woman who stole from her ill father can now have her ass handed to her by elder abuse legislation passed last year in Frankfort. [WAVE3]

Just what Churchill Downs needs right after the Kentucky Derby. A murder that makes international news. [Reuters & C-J/AKN]

Churchill Downs says the crowd for the Kentucky Derby topped 165,000 people and 112,000 showed up for Oaks. Wagering on Oaks totaled $35.9 million. [WHAS11]

You may want to find out if you have outstanding parking tickets so you don’t get the boot. [Click the Clicky]

Apparently a lot of celebrities came to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby. Thank goodness the city looks clean once per year for a two week period. [WLKY]

The utility task force studying a potential collaboration between the Metropolitan Sewer District, Louisville Water Company and Metro Public Works is nearing the end of its work. Which basically means nothing. [WFPL]

Really? You’re still pretending your local Clear Channel station isn’t absolute right-wing hype? [84WHAS]

Kentucky’s efforts to overhaul its public education system are being put to their first test. [H-L]

Jefferson County Public Schools and Ted Gordon agreed today to settle the restraining order portion of the current lawsuit regarding the fourth grader who was bullying another student in his class.

The remaining part of the lawsuit regarding damages will go forward with a hearing date to be determined.

This specific Agreed Order will be presented to Judge James Shake that stipulates that the female child will be transferred to a different school for the remainder of this school year and next school year.

Thoughts?

It’s an election year, so he’s gotta ramp up his appearances on the teevee.

Here’s your answer:

This is the event he’s going to:

That’s on top of his latest bit of promoting an issue he ended up admitting he didn’t understand while at the same time being unable to comprehend basic math regarding educational dollars. Ouch.

Fell seems like a nice guy but he’s in way over his head.

They’re really awesome at, you know, representing the best of this city. Especially when it comes to spelling, grammar, and fancy “online Powerpoint presentations.”

Here’s one of those gems, a guy embroiled in the Jefferson County Public Schools suit regarding busing:

While we think busing kids half way across the county just to go to school is ridiculous? It’s clear that the people leading the fight against busing – and those running for school board – have no business doing either.

Waaaaait. Forgot to link you to his website.

The best part isn’t that he’s a race-fearer (or whatever the deal is):

“I think it’s absolutely ridiculous. We spend more money now than in the past and for what? Children that are too tired to actually have an everyday social life. And that’s what this so-called plan is supposed to achieve? Social Interaction among different races? I think we were perfectly fine with that before this plan came about. It’s time we stopped wasting money and start spending where it counts, back into our classrooms. We don’t need anymore politicians in our school system, we need parents to run it. That’s why im here,” said Chris Fell.

More on race:

Nope, it’s not that he wants to continue the failed D.A.R.E. programs. Not even that he doesn’t realize he, as a school board member, wouldn’t have the power to change laws.

It’s that he spends all day playing Facebook games rather than working to make the change he professes to be able to make.

In case you missed the news, the editorial board at A Kentucky Newspaper is changing. Slightly. Keith River Fields Runyon accepted a Gannettmonster buyout. Also, a lot of the wrong people were bought out. They should have fired about 20 others and raised the salaries of those taking the deal. [WFPL]

Remember Nina Yoder? Charlie Simpson says she waved her free speech rights at a public university. So she can’t collect damages for being expelled. Possibility City! [Chronicle]

Metro Council may be hoping to avoid legal fees and a court battle with Kentucky Retirement Systems but these shenanigans should give people like Jim King and Kelly Downard serious pause. [Typical Frankfort Corruption]

Yep, spending time in New Orleans instead of acting as mayor. That’s the Louisville way. Not that anything would have been done if he were actually in his office, though. [WHAS11]

It’s interesting that Judy Green would raise such hell over people sagging pants and embracing various parts of American culture at which she feigned offense. ALL WHILE INSTALLING GRILLS IN PEOPLES’ MOUTHS!!! HAHAHA. [C-J/AKN]

All 267 families that were living in Sheppard Square have been moved out into other housing developments or are out on their own. The housing complex is going to, well, be bulldozed. [FOX41]

Basically, Lexington went insane and just ruined everything. Can you imagine if that interest in basketball was directed at, say, the budget or at merely electing someone with half a cup worth of sense? [H-L]

Maybe Oldham County Schools should get its shiz in check before filing charges against people? Costing taxpayers even more money isn’t exactly going to be welcomed with open arms. [WAVE3]

Really, Louisville fans? Getting involved in an argument last night in Lexington to the point that someone got shot? [WKYT]

Some fancy foreigner horse show is coming to Louisville from Yerp. Music, horsey ballet and stunts. [WLKY]

Yesterday we pointed out a few $100,000+ reasons Kentucky Educational Television should face scrutiny of state auditors and budget officials. We summarily received nasty calls and messages from a higher up at the organization. How dare anyone want to see how tax dollars are spent. [Page One]