The U.S. Conference of Mayors quietly led efforts to coordinate responses to protests. Oh, what? You’re shocked that Greg had something to do with that? [HuffPo]

Just in case you need a reason to roll your eyes even harder about that potential merger? Read this Louisville Water Company story. [WHAS11]

This is why Kentucky can’t have nice things. Corrupt Sylvia Lovely has convinced someone to hire her as a lobbyist. [Page One]

Do you think gambling will fail again this year, thanks to Steve Beshear? [H-L]

Unions in Louisville are unhappy with the way Greg Fischer is trying to “save” the city from overtime costs. He has no idea that all it takes is proper management and he wouldn’t be wasting umpteen millions of dollars per year. [FOX41]

You’re probably really excited about this MSD task force that started its work yesterday. [WFPL]

OH GOD WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE OF THE CROUP OR SOMETHING. Everybody freak out. Go to Kroger and buy up all the bread and milk just to be safe. [WAVE3]

If you’re considering a run for school board, don’t miss these shenanigans. Don’t allow a bait-and-switch to occur. [The 'Ville Voice]

You can bet Steve Imhoff did not enjoy having the public find out he was attempting a bait-and-switch. [C-J/AKN]

The 2012 Kentucky Derby Festival poster was released. Have you taken a look? [Business First]

Put down your coffee. Take a quick pee break. Then look at these photographs of Kevin Harned being…. um… just look. [Terry Meiners]

Will Allan Cowen be able to help the University of Louisville build its downtown presence or will his past behavior with the Fund for the Arts sour everything? $100,000 a year isn’t a bad salary for the school to shell out if he can make things happen. [WFPL]

Two Metro Police officers who saved the life of Erica Hughes have been awarded for their actions. [FOX41]

Doesn’t this story sound really familiar? About Chinese billionaires, J. Bruce Miller and the NBA? Wonder where it’s played out before? The NBA is not coming to Louisville any time soon, folks, so get over it. Beyond reading about it here first, it’s full-on reminiscent of the nightmare that played out in Lexington over the PeckerPointe tower. Some mysterious investors never materialized and then there were all kinds of excuses and a massive, empty green field in the middle of downtown. [C-J/AKN]

No one around here can understand why everyone is so bent out of shape over a contest in a magazine foodies don’t even read. And it’s for the south – a region Louisville certainly isn’t a part of. What does Louisville get if it wins? [Consuming Louisville]

And the wall came tumbling down? Moody’s put Louisville’s arena authority on a bond rating watch list. [WAVE3]

Economists are right. Casinos are not a cure-all for state budget nightmares. They’re just a bit of a needed boost. [Bluegrass Politics]

But here comes the gambling spin. It’ll save the day with its $1.7 billion alleged economic impact, right? [Business First]

At least Jefferson County Public Schools leads the nation in something. Could be worse than having the most hybrid buses. [WHAS11]

The State Senate judiciary committee is so afraid of opposition it refused to allow anyone with a bone to pick to speak during a three-hour hearing last week. That’s how money talks in Frankfort. [Page One]

Apparently the Holiday World folks don’t realize that the state still owes Ed Hart more than $4 million he spent trying to reopen Kentucky Kingdom. [WLKY]

Wondering why Greg Fischer gets away with nearly everything he bungles? Because 90% of people are likely as out-of-touch with reality as this individual who doesn’t think it’s a big deal to charge $20 to hear a mayor’s annual State of the City Address. [The 'Ville Voice]

It’s always interesting to see how the Steve Beshear and Jim Ramsey crews spin things for the mainstream. The latest claim that the University of Louisville Hospital merger meeting with the governor was only an hour. Despite the fact that Ramsey was all over the Capitol Annex on both Wednesday and Thursday. [C-J/AKN]

And you thought the hospital merger discussion was over. Nope. They’re still going to find a way to try that mess again. [WHAS11]

Rather than write a story about Councilwoman Attica Scott begging Greg Fischer to tour the First Metro Council District, it wrote a story about how he’s joining her. But only after a lot of pressure and a press release sent by the majority caucus director. [Deep Council Thoughts]

Three days ago we ran a story about owner-surrenders at Louisville Metro Animal Services not being the nightmare that its administrators claimed. And they’re still foaming at the mouth about it. [The 'Ville Voice]

Louisville is woah fat and some people are trying to find out why. Why is Louisville fat? “‘I don’t know,’ says Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, director of Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Welfare. ‘Most likely it’s a confluence of factors.’ She points to high rates of sedentary work, higher crime rates, and limited public transportation as possible causes.” [Click the Clicky]

Yes, you should be checking out Julius Caesar at the Walden Theatre. Michelle is right about it being one of Louisville’s gems. [Consuming Louisville]

How will Kentucky and Indiana pay for the bridges? Kentucky still has no idea, outside of massive tolls. Which is going to be awesome for the metro area, you know. Really affordable and all that. [WAVE3]

Betting on horse racing in the United States jumped 17.88% in December. But we’re still supposed to believe that horse tracks deserve a constitutional right to own casino licenses in Kentucky without allowing an actual free market approach. [Business First]

Want to adopt a pet but don’t want to deal with the flustercuck that is Metro Animal Services? Or you’re one of the many people sitting for several hours to be assisted? Consider heading to Frankfort to help alleviate problems caused by a rash of animal hoarding. [WLKY]

Is it a shame that the Hyatt was allowed to further erode public space on Fourth Street? Or is it a shame that people only complain after it’s too little, too late about crap like this happening in Louisville? You get what you pay for when it comes to elected officials like Jerry Abramson and Greg Fischer. Maybe it’s time for people to start paying more attention to planning and development in this city. Because this is becoming the norm – cars, cars, cars. Pedestrian spaces are becoming afterthoughts. [Broken Sidewalk]

Jerry Abramson is adjusting to his new life as lieutenant governor. His new job that has absolutely no constitutional duties. So he literally does nothing all day. [WHAS11]

Just a reminder that Louisville needs sidewalks for a very important reason. Something people like Anne Northup and Jerry Abramson ignored for a long time. [Broken Sidewalk]

Expanded gambling will certainly dominate this legislative session in Frankfort. While actual issues of importance get relegated to the sidelines again. [FOX41]

The Newburg Boys & Girls Club could open as early as this month. And that’s why Louisville can have nice things. [Business First]

But it wouldn’t be Louisville if there weren’t another story about a teenager being charged in two murders. [WLKY]

We can apparently expect a few more rumblings about the Drumanard property this week. [WAVE3]

Really, you still want to pretend Terry Holliday and the rest of Steve Beshear’s crew aren’t corrupt as all hell? Don’t expect Adam Edelen to pull off a promised education audit, either. [NYT]

Here comes the reaction on a state level about the Terry Holliday-KDE financial corruption. [H-L]

What did Greg Fischer/Chris Poynter even say about the decision on the University of Louisville Hospital merger decision? [WFPL]

Frankfort rolls back to action this week with the 2012 legislative session and Greg Stumbo says no action will be taken against his corrupt friend, Keith Hall. [Page One]

Regardless of what happens today with the University of Louisville Hospital merger decision, Kentuckians will still be screwed. You already expect it, we know. [FOX41]

Pro-tip to to Patti Swope: Stop spamming us and everyone else with unsolicited press releases. Or get a new PR agent who takes your business relationships more seriously. [Come On]

WHAS11 explores the lives of 3 transgendered women living in Louisville. And, of course, that exploration pushes nothing but stereotypes. Come on, Gene. [WHAS11]

As I explained to Curt Morrison at the time, and he apparently didn’t take to heart, the person who solicited inaugural funds from Ed Hart and Bruce Lunsford was Tommy Elliott, not Christy Brown. I know because they told me so and have email trails to back it up. Even KREF is ignorantly placing blame in her lap. Christy may be the River Fields frenemy everybody loves to hate but she wasn’t involved in that mess of Greg Fischer’s. Maybe every other mess, but not that one. That’s all Tommy Elliott, Jim Mims and Bill Bardenwerper. Hopefully Christy will finally learn her lesson about trying to play power broker for her favorite little boy, Greg. [Curt Morrison]

Oh, look, the Ohio River Bridges Debacle talking points are spreading amongst the loyal. Thank goodness Kentucky has no money and won’t be able to build a downtown bridge. [Business First]

You’ve seen the corruption Greg Stumbo admits publicly he’ll do nothing about, right? Because it involves his friend, Keith Hall? The guy Crit Luallen fingered in a massive audit? The guy Jack Conway refuses to investigate? The guy the Ethics Commission fined and spanked? Yeah. [Page One]

Frankfort is still living in the dark ages, believing their pseudoephedrine legislation will solve the meth problem. Something that’s only really an issue in ten counties. And wouldn’t be if more than 30% of doctors and pharmacists actually used systems that already exist. But that’s the Kentucky way – raising costs to Medicaid, killing tax revenue and playing to fears. [C-J/AKN]

Sorry, WAVE, you didn’t have an exclusive on Senate Republicans meeting with Steve Beshear on gambling. Every outlet with a reporter in Frankfort or covering Frankfort had the story and interviews. [WAVE3]

We can’t decide if this story makes Greg Fischer look disconnected or just a bit confused when it comes to the economy. [NYT]

Here’s a history nerd look at vintage buses of Louisville’s transit past. Remember when Louisville had transit dreams? [Broken Sidewalk]

Attorney-client privilege is a stupid thing to claim when it comes to dealing with Metro Government and something as simple as a silly permit. Particularly when it’s for a protest that accomplishes absolutely nothing. [WFPL]

Who really believes the University of Louisville Hospital faces a dire future without merging? Who believes Jim Ramsey could fix this in a heartbeat if he tried? [84WHAS]

Apparently 2011 was a good year for the Louisville “International” Airport? Lots of changes afoot. [FOX41]

Chris Poynter says a decision will be made on January 3 about Occupy Louisville. But Jim Mims says the the park needs to be returned to a public square “as opposed to a settlement.” So which is it? Has a decision already been made by the director of Codes and Regulations? [C-J/AKN]

What’s happening with the Sherman Minton Bridge? Are you still freaking out about it? [WAVE3]

Yep, this is how they’re pushing the University of Louisville Hospital merger effort on you now. By saying it’s the end of the world. [Business First]

What will Steve Beshear’s hospital merger decision be? Surely you can muster a guess. [WHAS11]

Just in case you still don’t understand why sidewalks are important in Louisville’s neighborhoods, here’s a video. [Broken Sidewalk]

Here’s more on that story about a dismembered girl in Fort Wayne. This is why Indiana can’t have nice things. [WLKY]

Is Tommy Elliott now causing problems on the state level with the Kentucky Retirement Systems and the SEC? Seems he’s not just the guy causing problems for Greg Fischer. [Page One]

Looks like KRS board member Tommy Elliott’s fun within Greg Fischer’s world is coming under fire from the Metro Council. [WFPL]

The Metro Sewer District audit is scheduled to be released today at 10:00 A.M. I hear you’ll want to read Dan’s story later today. [Dan Klepal]

Just a reminder to Greg Fischer: You may want to make sure your Metro Animal Services honchos aren’t threatening people with an audience. You don’t need that egg on your face. [Deep LMAS Failures]

Documents have finally been released regarding the University of Louisville Hospital merger. Reality? CHI would have control over all the money and could shift funds away from UofL without having to answer to anybody. [WHAS11]

A coal company filed for bankruptcy. You’ll get trashed and called a librul for discussing it. [H-L]

The Speed Museum is going to be closed for THREE YEARS while a new building is constructed! [FOX41]

Greg Fischer can spend hours in angst over fireworks but can’t be bothered to handle the mess at Louisville Metro Animal Services. [How Sad]

Instant racing stands at about $2 million per week, up 24% in November. And people are still afraid of expanded gambling? [H-L]

The entire city is freaking out over changes coming to Brownsboro Road at the Watterson. They’ve apparently forgotten the ongoing bridge nightmare. [WAVE3]

You should probably go see these photographs from Linda Golden at the Gardiner Lane Heine Bros because they are awesome. [Consuming Louisville]

No, Greg Fischer still hasn’t dealt with the contract mess with Metro EMS and employees are speaking out about it. [FOX41]

Really? November is King James version of the Bible Month? What the fuck kind of crack is Steve Beshear smoking? This is one of the most offensive things he’s done. Fucking pandering hack that the Democrats only love because he isn’t David Williams. Worse than promoting the goddamn Ark Park in front of an Orthodox Jewish crowd. [SoS]

We’ll be foaming at the mouth about this all week. Corrupt Keith Hall has been reprimanded and fined by the Legislative Branch Ethics Commission for being corrupt as all hell. To think this guy had the nerve to accuse everyone of lying about him. [H-L]

So the guy’s father is prominent, we get it. And we get that this is a domestic violence issue. But what does it have to do with his father? It’s not like this incident is getting covered up like the last. It’s not like Jerry Abramson covering up for his son. [C-J/AKN]

Accusing this girl of being a racist even AFTER seeing video and learning she didn’t say a word some asshat thought she said? Really? Calling the NAACP? This shit is out of control and people need a reality check. [FOX41]

No, WHAS, it’s not that she says she didn’t say the n-word. She didn’t say it. Watch the video. Jesus flipping christ. [WHAS11]

We’re pretty excited that yet another store is opening on East Market Street. But organic towels and eco-friendly bathroom accessories? You know what we’re thinking (it’s not good) and we’re fans of that sort of stuff. [Consuming Louisville]

Last night Steve Beshear said Louisville bridge construction would begin within a year. Louisville residents know that couldn’t be further from reality. We know those bridges aren’t getting built. [WAVE3]

Yep, this is what Greg Fischer spent your tax dollars on. He even held a press conference to promote it. [C-J/AKN]

Younger workers in Louisville are beginning to be happier but they’re still looking to leave. When will we stop this brain drain nightmare? Why are we ignoring this mega issue? [Business First]

Casino revenue and patrons dropped like flies when the Sherman Minton closed. Proof Kentuckians gamble like woah. [WLKY]

How do you feel about Greg Fischer discussing the bridge nightmare with President Barack Obama? It’s a shame someone a bit less embarrassing can’t have that conversation for Louisville. [C-J/AKN]

Even Papaw Beshear is owned by River Fields. Imagine that. [Curt Morrison]

David Jones is telling River Fields to suck it and get on with it. Unfortunately, he knows these people are too stubborn and ridiculous. They’ll likely start attacking him personally and going after his family in 3, 2… [WLKY]

Sometimes things we write about turn into bigger messes a year later. [Page One]

“MSD funds green projects” – that’s how your local paper helps spin for his friends mired in corruption and scandal. [C-J/AKN]

More people are offering more millions to build a new bridge but River Fields continues to ignorantly stand in the way. [FOX41]

Brunch at Garage? Well, maybe. Just be prepared to get overloaded on carbs. [Consuming Louisville]

What’s with all these shootings in Shively? What the heck is in the water out there? [WAVE3]

Like we told you yesterday, federal transportation officials are touring the Sherman Minton. But Greg Fischer wants to act like him having a 2-minute conversation with the president is what will really solve the bridges nightmare. [Business First]

All the sudden River Fields is trying to play the victim game? Really? After all these years or horse shit? [WHAS11]

Instant racing is still giving Kentucky Downs a gigantic financial boost. [H-L]

Here’s a feel-good dog rescue story from Eastern Kentucky that could brighten your day. [H-L]

Are you surprised? All Louisville Orchestra concerts have been canceled in November. [WHAS11]

HAHAHA! Who really thinks Jack Conway is going to upset Jim Ramsey and his wealthy supporters in declaring the University of Louisville Hospital public, which it clearly is? [C-J/AKN]

Remember when this ‘Bodies’ exhibit was in Louisville and caused all sorts of drama? [H-L]

Kentucky Downs has already made more than $500,000 on instant racing. [FOX41]

Here’s what John Yarmuth had to say about Barack Obama’s jobs speech: “The President has presented a common sense approach to a very complex and serious economic situation. While I still want to see specific details, this is an agenda that should generate bipartisan support.” [Press Release]

Judy Green’s about to be removed from office on Monday and her “supporters” are still screaming racism. It’s a shame leaders like Maddie Jones excuse corruption and admitted abuse of the system – regardless of what it was for – and try blaming it on racism. We’ll never take her seriously again. Sure, the ignorant folks on Chris Thieneman’s website are happy to crack slavery jokes but Metro Council isn’t a bunch of racist idiots. People like Denise Bentley ought to be ashamed for backing this clown, Judy, after her absurd behavior while being paid with our tax dollars. [WAVE3]

It’s almost strange to see solid vegetarian options at Proof. I don’t care what Michelle says, the food there has never been great for a vegetarian who didn’t want the standard stuff. [Consuming Louisville]

The foreclosure rate rose 2.92% in June for Louisville. Our economy is just puppies and rainbows. [Business First]

Who wants to take bets that the arena ordeal in Lexington goes much more smoothly than the one in Louisville? [WLKY]