Louisville’s Metro Sewer District has severed ties with its board attorney, Larry Zielke, after hundreds of millions of years. Only because of a scandalous audit. And everything will continue getting swept under the rug. [C-J/AKN]

One of your area legislators says Frankfort can have a nice session this year. We’ll believe it when we see it. [Page One]

Metro Parks is hosting a public meeting on the 17th to discuss plans for A.B. Sawyer Park. 7:00-8:30 P.M. at Lyndon City Hall, 515 Wood Road. [Park Planning]

At least one mainstream media outlet is remembering that Steve Beshear has only recently – as in, the past two weeks – been interested in tax reform. They’re even remembering that David Williams called for a tax reform commission more than a year ago. [WFPL]

How excited are you that Greg Fischer will deliver his second State of the City address on the 12th at Downtown Rotary? [Deep Mayoral Thoughts]

Papaw Beshear wisely rejected the University of Louisville Hospital merger request. Again. [WHAS11]

Really, it’s just silly for counties like Jefferson and Fayette to be forced to have constables. This is just another reason why. At least this guy didn’t shoot a woman. [H-L]

Remember that time Louisville had a bridge disaster and no one could get anywhere at all, ever, forever and ever? [FOX41]

Greg Fischer is going to Michigan today to meet with Ford. For what reason, he doesn’t know. Meanwhile, his folks continue to buy and sell metro government. [The 'Ville Voice Here & Here]

Changes to the Jefferson County Public Schools student assignment plan have been approved. [WAVE3]

The Kentucky Derby Museum is hosting an Urban Bourbon exhibit. We hope it’s not just some advertising stunt for some bad bourbon that’s overhyped when there’s tons of great products in the Commonwealth. [Business First]

JCPS board folks decided to approve merit pay at four failing schools in hopes of making improvements. [WLKY]

Now that Robert White’s been shown the door, who will Greg Fischer select? Do you have high hopes? Is it worth holding your breath? We wish LMPD officers could have a say in the matter.  [WFPL]

It’s been a year and Sullivan student Andrew Compton’s body is still missing. It’s a shame for this community that people like him are typically forgotten. [FOX41]

A discussion about art and quilts sounds like the most mind-numbing thing ever, right? Especially at 9:30 A.M. on a Saturday? Yep. But this one at The Green Building is likely going to be quite enjoyable. [Consuming Louisville]

Remember when that crazy guy poured 15 buckets of asphalt on the steps of the federal courthouse in 2006? Steps are being taken to prevent that from happening again. $800,000 worth of steps, that is. [WAVE3]

Ford got a fancy Moody’s credit rating upgrade. Thank goodness something in Kentucky isn’t completely falling apart. [Business First]

We’re torn between feeling relieved that Robert White is on his way out and sorry for the citizens of Denver. [WHAS11]

For the first time, voter registration in Jefferson County has surpassed the 500,000 mark. Too bad none of those folks will be voting on November 8. [C-J/AKN]

Child sex perverts are going high-tech, apparently, and this is a reason for everybody to freak out like woah. [H-L]

Maybe it’s time for you to take a look at the latest campaign finance numbers to roll out of Kentucky’s gubernatorial race. [Page One]

While everyone in Louisville is wetting their pants over the opening of Trader Joe’s, it’s probably a good idea for them to think with their heads for a minute. Maybe ask a few questions about why the store refuses to support a policy for tomato pickers that even McDonald’s and Yum! support. [More FOX41]

Your favorite mayoral clone, Greg Fischer, is still refusing to lead. And it’s been how many days since the latest scandal? [The 'Ville Voice]

Gigantic pee alert! HAHAHAHAHA. Wow. You’ve got to see this. [C-J/AKN]

Matthew Barzun is once again making it rain for President Barack Obama. This time for his re-election campaign. [ABC News]

Have you taken a look at gubernatorial campaign finance numbers in Kentucky? Check out our stories with from Friday. [Page One Here & Here]

Occupy Louisville’s permit now allows the group to remain until the end of the year. [FOX41]

More than a month later, effects of the Sherman Minton closure are still being felt by businesses. We all expect those “effects” to be felt for months to come, right? [WAVE3]

For the most part, Louisville isn’t racist or bigoted. The city welcomes immigrants with open arms. This is a perfect example of that and it’s why Louisville can have nice things. [Business First]

No, these “occupiers” won’t change anything. This is the United States – where stagnation is the norm. But this particular protest is way more effective and made way more impact than what’s going on downtown. [WHAS11]

Voting began today for the UAW at the local Ford union hall. Locals seem to be split down the middle on a deal. [WLKY]

Jim Host says the arena has been a huge success. What do you think, Louisville? [H-L]

What was that, again, about the local Clear Channel talk box not focusing on the most extreme and salacious? [84WHAS]

Papaw Beshear will be at a presser in New Albany, Indiana today at 9:30 A.M. to discuss the Sherman Minton Bridge. [Press Release]

A mayoral candidate in Indiana is upstaging Steve Beshear and crew by announcing the Sherman Minton will reopen within two months. [WHAS11]

Mitch Daniels can’t even manage his state’s bridges. Of course he couldn’t run for the presidency. [Slate]

The pre-application process begins on Monday for heating assistance. It’s going to be mind-boggling to see how many people need help this year. [WAVE3]

Just a reminder that if you know someone who is committing disability fraud, report them ASAP. [Page One]

The Saint James Court Art Shenanigans are this weekend. Are you going to go spend all kinds of money? We hope so. Because it’s why Louisville can have nice things. [FOX41]

Ford could add some 10,000 jobs but would any of them end up in Louisville? [Business First]

Steve Beshear is the biggest coal shill in Kentucky but no Democrats want to admit it or have a discussion about it. [WLKY]

Greg Fischer is riding his bike for the second time this year. We hope you’re doing the same and we hope the city makes it easier and easier for you to do so. [Broken Sidewalk]

We stand by our assertion that Greg Fischer only ran for mayor to appear more frequently in the local party rags and to embarrass us on White House video. [WFPL]

The hospital merger? It’s going to happen. Steve Beshear and Jack Conway will make certain. [C-J/AKN]

The Federal Trade Commission is definitely on board with the merger and Democrats will stand behind that. [WAVE3]

Jack Conway could get beat. Aison Grimes, Adam Edelen and Jamie Comer all might lose their races. At least, that’s according to the latest polling from PPP. [Page One]

Tom Van De Rostyne announced yesterday that he will run for Jefferson County Commonwealth’s Attorney in the Democratic Primary next year. [Press Release]

Judy Green is super-corrupt and keen on taking in as many of your tax dollars as possible. She’s ignoring a subpoena and now the charging committee is seeking immediate removal. [WFPL]

Redevelopment of the Red Mile race track might include instant racing. [H-L]

Jump into the Third Annual Golden Poo Awards nomination posts. There are six categories of fun so far. [Page One]

Every other part of town got to experience a water main break this summer. Now the West End is getting its turn. [FOX41]

And just like that, local Ford workers decided to call a strike if discussions fail. [C-J/AKN]

Why Quilts Matter will premier on KET on September 5. [Consuming Louisville]

Miller Trailways launched “low-fare” bus service to Frankfort and Lexington. [Business First]

The Engine Ten fire station on Ashland Avenue in Beechmont has reopened after renovation. [WHAS11]

While MSD isn’t formally part of Metro Government, it most certainly can be sued like it is and it has to abide by open records laws. [C-J/AKN]

If you owe child support, you need to pay it. Don’t have a kid if you aren’t willing to foot the bill. [FOX41]

Judy Green’s attorney, paid for with your tax dollars, says the Ethics folks misread the ethics law. [WFPL]

Remember when everybody had a fit over John Yarmuth supporting health care reform legislation? This should throw water on the mouth-breathers who proclaimed he was lining his pockets. Almost Family’s profit fell 41%. [AP]

Yesterday marked the 117th day Republican Party of Kentucky Chairman Steve Robertson questioned Jack Conway over his involvement in his brother’s drug scandal: “Reasonable people wonder how the state Attorney General can just sweep charges this serious under the rug,” said Robertson. “Kentuckians don’t want corruption in their state government and they sure don’t want an Attorney General that hands out favors for his friends and family.” [Press Release]

There is some sort of robot thing in late October that you may be interested in. [Consuming Louisville]

Should we all hold our breath on the reopening of Kentucky Kingdom next year or not? [FOX41]

Jack Conway appointed a special prosecutor to investigate his opponent, Todd P’Pool. [Page One]

If you frighten meemaw when you visit late at night, she’s probably going to shoot you. [WAVE3]

This is so surprising. Such a shocker! The public wants an East End bridge built over the Ohio River and they don’t want to pay tolls. [C-J/AKN]

Local Ford employees say they are considering whether or not to authorize a strike. [WHAS11]

Donna Hargens is in town until Monday night and she says she’s ready to lead Jefferson County Public Schools. Is she? [WHAS11]

Against the Grain is apparently going to be woah better than Browning’s. Specifically for vegetarians and vegans. [Consuming Louisville]

You should certainly take this trip down the memory hole with Jack Conway. [Page One]

Branden Klayko has disappeared again. The internets eated him. [Broken Sidewalk]

We’re excited as anyone about the Ford news, so quit emailing us about it. It wasn’t news to us because Ford made the announcement months ago. [FOX41]

Mark Carter has become the permanent CEO of Passport. [Business First]

Kentucky’s obesity rating is horribly upsetting to many people. So you know what people should do? They should turn things around with a tiny bit of effort. [WAVE3]

When more than 30 percent of your population is considered obese? Something is wrong. [Click the Clicky]

Really, now they want a public-private partnership for the bridges that are never going to get built? This would be hilarious if it weren’t so serious. [84WHAS]

Kentucky Special Olympians have returned from the World Games in Athens, Greece with 14 medals. [H-L]

Greg Fischer and his advisers may be absolutely clueless when it comes to animal care and we may need to bulldoze LMAS. But in the meantime? You should consider supporting An Act of Dog – a massive push to visualize how simple it is to be no-kill. [An Act of Dog]

And Ford posted its best first-quarter profit in 13 years. [More Reuters]

New Albany is preparing for more flooding. Because everyone in Louisville tells us it is never going to stop raining. [WAVE3]

Richie Farmer caved and gave up the furlough pay after all. Check his statement out. [Page One]

Morels Vegan Food Truck will be at Groucho’s in Germantown tomorrow night. You should go pig out. [Consuming Louisville]

The former chancellor of the University System of Ohio is a candidate for the University of Kentucky presidency. [H-L]

Will it ever stop raining in Louisville? Is it just going to pour forever? Everybody is flooded. [C-J/AKN]

Public art: it’s the details that matter. This is a true nerd moment and you will likely enjoy it. [Broken Sidewalk]

Teddy Gordon says two bullies tried to a kill a second grader and left him hanging on a hook in a bathroom at Frayser Elementary. He also claims LMPD is dragging its feet. Not sure how that can be the case since LMPD has already investigated. [FOX41]

Really, maybe there was no foul play involved? Maybe hanging the kid on a hook was just a prank kids pull all the time? Bullying is bad news bears, though. [WHAS11]

You’ve got until February 24 to submit nominations for the Governor’s Awards for Volunteerism and Service. The awards will honor groups and individuals who strive to improve the Commonwealth through volunteer efforts. [Click the Clicky]

A new Ford manager addressed jobs at Louisville’s assembly plant. [WHAS11]

Somebody needs to ask mean ole Rep. Joni Jenkins why she lets people in Shively have marijuana in their motel rooms. [WAVE3]

You know what you can do? You can get these specialty license plates in Kentucky to help remind folks behind you to spay and neuter their pets. That could help solve many of the problems we face with Louisville Metro Animal Services. [FOX41]

Comprehensive service reform – in addition to tax reform – could really save us a ton in Kentucky. [Page One]

It’s a shame gubernatorial candidate has essentially called for the death of his opponent, David Williams, on three occasions. [More Page One]

Are you a vegetarian in Louisville? Then this is tremendous news! [Consuming Louisville]

The Forecastle Festival won’t take place again until 2012, as you all know by now. I’m still rolling my eyes about them trying to lure me out to a press event “because Greg Fischer will be there.” But it’s great news that JK McKnight is taking a job with the folks who put on Bonnaroo. [Press Release]

A judge has closed cases related to the Comair crash in Kentucky. Remember that Lexington tragedy? Not a good flashback. [H-L]

The Society of Civil Engineers gives Kentucky roads and bridges a D grade. That’s news we all love hearing, for sure. [WFPL]

Brent Ackerson isn’t happy about the decision to charge admission for Thunder Over Louisville. Here’s what he had to say in a release: “Like other members of the Metro Council, I represent people who could easily afford this new cost for admission. But I also serve families for whom this would be a great burden. Our waterfront serves as the People’s Park, a park which their tax dollars helped to build and continues to maintain. And Thunder is one of the signature events during the Kentucky Derby Festival which appeals to nearly everyone. We should not allow Waterfront Park and Thunder Over Louisville to be fenced off, placed out of the economic reach for our citizens, especially when the revenues from the sale of the Pegasus Pins are not going to the public coffers.” [Press Release]

Today, Jerry Abramson will celebrate the arrival of the first non-stop flight from Hotlanta to Louisville on Vision Airlines. [Twitter]

You know those 82 political appointments of Steve Beshear’s that cost the state $5.2 million? The Personnel Board voted to keep them. Without, of course, any information to prove they’re necessary. It’s interesting that David Williams is taking the liberal position in this mess and Steve Beshear and his politically-appointed Personnel Secretary are taking the hypocritical, lying conservative position. [Bluegrass Politics]

In case you missed it, here’s what Crit Luallen didn’t say about the legislative conflict of interest regarding wasted Medicaid dollars. [Page One]

I don’t know what this means, but Louisville is officially “Festival City.” And also “Event City.” [WFPL]

Wondering what mayor-elect Greg Fischer thinks about the latest Ford news? [FOX 41]

Yet another pedestrian killed in Louisville. HEAD – DESK. [WHAS11]

The University of Louisville is making the grade while assisting and supporting veterans. [WAVE3]

Greg Fischer held a fancy breakfast for his fancy Metro Council friends at his fancy house. [More FOX 41]

Jerry Abramson was honored in Washington by the Partners for Livable Communities last week for his “visionary leadership.” What, you wanted a pee alert with that one? [Press Release]

The latest Ohio River Bridges mess is quite interesting, to say the least. And there’s another meeting scheduled for today during which public comment will allegedly be heard. Unfortunately, the website with details about the meeting was down the entire weekend and some of last week, so we can’t link to anything. [FatLip]