The woman accused of shooting and killing a man invited him into her home to play out a rape fantasy, according to a probable cause affidavit. [WDRB] Hospitals nationally and in the Louisville area charge wildly varying amounts for common major medical care, according to data released Wednesday for the first time by the federal [...]

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The driver of a vehicle that allegedly struck the side of a JCPS school bus in January was allegedly under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicant at the time of the crash. [WDRB] The construction schedule for a new downtown bridge and a rebuilt Spaghetti Junction — and the related traffic impacts — will [...]

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Since Louisville “can’t afford” an NBA franchise, maybe it’s time for everyone to get behind Churchill Downs. Do like Chris Christie is trying to do in New Jersey (no, not getting gastric bypass – kudos to him): pushing for a federal waiver so CD can start up a sports book in Kentucky. Or is that [...]

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You won’t want to miss the first part in our multi-part series about Shawn Reilly and Progress Kentucky. It’s the story behind the story that sheds light on a familiar history, one that Democrats didn’t see coming. [Page One] From couches and cribs to family photos and personal bills, trash continues to line alleys and [...]

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Contrary to rumors that John Yarmuth was back to doing boring crap like playing golf or whatever, he was spotted this week on the floor of the U.S. Congress. Claiming sequestration was a threat, not a policy: And congratulating the Louisville Cardinals:

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Hoo boy, the internets, Twitter and such were abuzz this week when the Cardinals reached the top of the world. Everybody wanted to know what was in the water in Louisville. And they weren’t talking about Chromium 6. From Sports Illustrated: It’s been a decent few days for the University of Louisville’s basketball programs: Sunday [...]

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Finally, something from Mitch McConnell that isn’t horrible:

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Louisville’s downtown economy is holding its own after the recession, but steps must be taken to attract people to live in the urban area. That’s the conclusion of the Louisville Downtown Development Corporation’s annual report. [WDRB] The University of Louisville is inviting the public to help celebrate its men’s and women’s basketball teams Wednesday at [...]

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The city of Louisville plans to buy Colonial Gardens and market it for redevelopment. [WDRB] New Albany Housing Authority Executive Director Bob Lane has some tough decisions to make. With Congress unable to reach an agreement, Lane is attempting to adjust to an 18 percent annual budget cut due to the federal sequester. [News & [...]

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The director of the J.B. Ogle Animal Shelter in Jeffersonville, Ind. has resigned, according to a press release from the city’s mayor. [WDRB] Wanna dig in to Kentucky’s immigration chart and basic immigration concepts? It’s a 75-page PDF file, so have at it. [Click the Clicky] Another day, another pedestrian hit and killed in Louisville. [...]

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