The annual Taste of Frankfort Avenue will take place at the Clifton Center on Payne Street. Sunday, June 27. 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. $40. [Press Release]

LG&E and KU reached a settlement with the groups that objected to a massive rate increase. [WHAS11]

Does this mean Fairdale is finally going to get its new library? [FOX41]

The Shawnee Expressway (a portion of I-264) is being renamed in honor of Senator Georgie Davis Powers. [Press Release]

Metro Council’s budget hearings will continue today. 1:00 to 6:00 P.M. Animal Services, Fire, EMS, Corrections, EMA/Metro Safe. [Press Release]

Work on renovations beneath the Second Street bridge got underway yesterday. Long time coming! [FOX41, WFPL & WLKY]

Should the Metro Council tack on $25 to $50 in taxes for those who use alarm systems? In an economy that’s already falling apart? When no one has a job? When crime isn’t disappearing? What do you think? [C-J]

You definitely need to see The Glass menagerie at the Water Tower. [Consuming Louisville]

Massey Energy and Don Blankenship are on the war path, trashing the MSHA in letters to governors. What is it with folks who never take responsibility and always want to blame the government for everything? [H-L]

Here she is making an announcement about rounding them up:

Here are the orange cans the old people will be stuffed in:

And here’s a shot of the cans being emptied into the old people truck:

We applaud the 9th District Metro Councilcritter for furthering Binack Nobama’s old people death camp plans.

Today at 11:00 Jim King will announce his FOP and other endorsements at Metro Corrections Lodge 77. [Media Advisory]

Ruh ro. Chief Robert White may be out of the running for the Dallas po-leece job. [C-J]

Steve Wilson & Laura Lee Brown bought the Hermitage Farm in Oldham County. Apparently this is some sort of big deal? [Press Release]

The Ohio River Bridges Project’s data figures? A load of horse shiz. [LEO's Fat Lip]

Sources at Kentucky Utilities tell me this article is spot-on. Word is an announcement is coming today or Thursday. Duke Energy, PPL and a consortium involving a Canadian utility named Fortis are the finalists. [Reuters]

Indiana’s toll road has turned into an embarrassing hot mess. Guess Mitch Daniels wasn’t right after all. And this is the mess Greg Fischer and crew want to force on Louisville. [Ft. Wayne Journal Gazette]

No wonder Matthew Barzun decided to go to Stockholm. A pub there was voted best in the world. [The Local]

The problem here is that Ed won’t reveal how much money he has allegedly received or currently receives from Chris Thieneman – a close friend of his. He won’t publicly reveal his behind-the-scenes supporters and attorneys. When he lobs an accusation, you don’t know who is paying for it. When I do, you know from who we have received advertising revenue. And unlike folks in the past, I haven’t received a free apartment from Thieneman in exchange for press coverage. You know my motivation and where I stand. [Kentucky Law Review]

It’s a little extreme that Frank Faris will now be under house arrest for a year. It’s even more insane that he hasn’t done something with that great property on Frankfort Avenue. I know two separate investors who offered to buy the property from him and he did nothing. [C-J]

E.ON may be considering the sale of LG&E. How bout them apples? [Business First]

Will Louisville or Kentucky buy Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities if E.ON puts them on the chopping block? [C-J]

None of that changes the fact that LG&E wants more of your money and will hike rates from $5 to $15. [WAVE3]

The Louisville & Southern Indiana Bridges Authority meets tomorrow at Indiana University Southeast at 10:00 A.M. Agenda items include: federal engagement, a state legislative update, traffic & revenue options study, construction estimates and advisory team selection. [Press Release]

Want to relive the nightmare of Louisville’s mayoral past? Then listen to this show. [WFPL]

The Jefferson Club closed over the weekend and filed for bankruptcy. Always feels awkward when a place like that bites the bullet. [All Over the Press]

What’s going to happen with Frank Faris’ “Genny’s Diner House” property on Frankfort Avenue? Will some enterprising young developer hop along and clean that joint up? Will it become a valuable storefront? We apologize for not holding our breath. [Broken Sidewalk]

Does Louisville really need a history museum? [Broken Sidewalk]

John Yarmuth is so mean and scary! How dare he speak ill toward senile Jim Bunning. Heh. [WAVE3]

Nerd Alert: NASA has released the most detailed images of Earth to date. [HuffPo]

Everybody is aggravated at Jim Bunning and that want to lock him up in a home ASAP. Find out where you should go today to yell at him. Unless you’re a fan of Rand Paul, then you can go cheer on his senility. [Joe Arnold]

The White House is swinging at Jim Bunning. Get it? That’s a funny newspaper man joke. [Jim Carroll]

Crazy Jim Bunning gave a reporter the finger. Guess we’re getting our tax dollars’ worth. [Page One]

Somebody (*cough* Gill Holland *cough*) needs to take this Genny’s Diner House joint and renovate the crap out of it, turn it into something good for the neighborhood. [WHAS11 & C-J]

Speaking of Ward-Pugh, go vote for her in the ‘Most Admired’ contest at Today’s Woman! [Click the Clicky]

Kentucky’s environment is going to pot but Democrats aren’t keen on doing anything about it. Greg Stumbo favors allowing Jim Gooch to spew his weight in propaganda. And, no, Stumbo doesn’t really live in Prestonsburg. [Ronnie Ellis]

Fairdale Bigfoot may no longer be running for mayor, but he’s still got all kinds of advice for you. Especially if you’re troubled in the relationship department. [Consuming Louisville]

The next piece of the Wayside block redevelopment puzzle is in place. East Market Street is going gangbusters. [Broken Sidewalk]

There’s always been deep corruption in Southeastern Kentucky. But the latest audit from Crit Luallen details serious troubles with the Whitley County Sheriff. Check out the massive waste, fraud and abuse. [Page One]

Metro Government is definitely playing chicken with PETA. But who really wants a disgusting chicken statue erected, you know, anywhere? Hard to pick a side in this fight. [LEO Weekly]

Today the Louisville and Southern Indiana Bridges Authority will meet at 10:00 A.M. to hear public comments and to discuss it’s next meeting. [Press Release]

What? Louisville’s budget is still jacked? [WFPL]

The Kentucky Derby 136 site is now live. And it looks pretty good. [Kentucky Derby]

Disabled veterans could get free vacations – for up to three days – at Kentucky State Parks. [AP via WCPO]

A former stripper at Classie Lady on 7th Street Road gets to keep her $434,171 verdict. I think she should come write for us. [C-J]

Did you know? It’s still cold and it’s still windy. [WAVE3]

Okay, folks: chime in. Who went to the energy saving workshop Tina Ward-Pugh hosted? She is our favorite Councilcritter and we’re disappointed that we missed it. [Consuming Louisville]

I Love Mountains Day is tomorrow in Frankfort. Starts at 11:00. You should go. [KFTC]

Why is the University of Louisville paying Alicia Sells even though she hasn’t lobbied for the school since November? And why is there an agreement to use her as a consultant? What does this woman know and why is she being paid off? Somebody at UofL needs to start talking. [Nancy Rodriguez]

The city can give Cordish a giant forgivable loan to “develop” Fourth Street Live. So why can’t it give Six Flags the same to keep Kentucky Kingdom functional? Or why not forgive the lease, sell Six Flags the tract of land and self-finance it? There’s nothing else they’re gonna do with that land. [Deep Thoughts From a Reader]

What a failure, Louisville. You need to try harder. There’s no reason we shouldn’t be one of the drunkest cities in America. [HuffPo]

This is awesome, right? Took days before a call system told area residents about chemical vapors. Nice. [C-J]

Jack Conway just does not care for Sen. Shelby and issued this statement Saturday afternoon, “Senator Shelby’s decision to hold the government hostage to obtain special favors for his state is distasteful. It is reminiscent of the backroom deal on health care struck by Senator Ben Nelson, D-NE, in December.” [Press Release]

Everybody should see this documentary about the first black marines. [C-J]

Nope, Louisville still doesn’t have a crime problem. Not at all. [C-J]

What’s the future of the old Cafe Mimosa have in store for the Highlands? [Broken Sidewalk]

Dare to Care’s Kids Cafe is expanding to five nights per week to feed youth at risk of hunger. SO GIVE BACK! Don’t let the disaster in Haiti let you forget about our responsibilities here at home. [Give Back to Dare to Care]

Yesterday Jim King officially announced his candidacy for mayor by releasing his stance on libraries and parks. [Sheldon Shafer]

Today’s the last day to file for office in Kentucky. You ready, crazies? You’ve only got til 4:00 P.M. [Page One]

This Sunday you should be at Locust Grove talking about the architectural history of Louisville. [Consuming Louisville]

Rand Paul’s demand that Trey Grayson resign is a little bit out of this world. [Fat Lip]

If that Genny’s Diner guy would sell me that house that’s almost burned down a couple times for $1,000? I’d buy it. And he’d stay out of jail. [C-J]

Fairdale Bigfoot has returned from his holiday break. He’s back with his advice column and it is good. [Consuming Louisville]

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Turncoat. [Hilarity]

Move from New York put lawyer in middle of Butchertown’s fight over the pig slaughtering factory. I love watching Glenn Price pretend he’s cool with working for Swift. [C-J]

Now for some major geeking out:

The chickens are just cold taking over Louisville. It’s time for some major chicken sacrificing, I believe. [Broken Sidewalk]

An ultimatum has finally been issued for the house the dude from Genny’s (allegedly) always tries to burn down to develop an unnecessary parking lot. Somebody should buy the property and give it to me. [More Broken Sidewalk]

If you’re keen on Kentucky politics or just need a good laugh, check out the 2009 Rooties. [Barefoot & Progressive]

Check out this hilarious MySpace pervert video from Jack Conway. [Page One]

Since everyone in Louisville has common sense – even Doug Hawkins, sometimes – watch these mountaintop removal videos. [More Page One]