Joseph Lord

Byline Today: Mayor Greg Fischer's Budget Proposal, a New Possibility for Senate '16 and More

Joseph Lord — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:39:20 +0000

Mayor Greg Fischer releases his budget proposal for the next fiscal year, new developments in the Barbara Shanklin removal trial and a senate run for former Miss America Heather French Henry becomes a possibility—these topics and more will be covered today on Byline.

Metro Louisville's budget process has begun. WFPL's Phillip M. Bailey will discuss what changes Fischer is proposing as the Metro Council begins taking a look.

Fair Board OKs Agreement to Get $1.47 Million Payment to Sever KFC Yum Center Ties

Joseph Lord — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:27:33 +0000

The relationship between the Kentucky State Fair Board and the KFC Yum Center has moved closer to conclusion with the fair board’s approval of a compensation plan for its costs from running the arena.

Will Russell Discusses Pee-wee Over Louisville's Sudden Demise

Joseph Lord — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:19:43 +0000

When a founder of the famed Lebowski Fest announced a new festival focused on an under-appreciated pop culture icon—Pee-wee Herman—Louisville paid attention.

The Facebook page for Pee Wee Over Louisville, as organizer Will Russell dubbed it, garnered more than 1,000 likes in just five days after its creation. It now has more than 4,000—many of whom are using the social media site to convey their displeasure that the event has been canceled.

Boil Water Advisory Issued for Southwestern Louisville Neighborhood

Joseph Lord — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:22:29 +0000

Update 4:55 p.m. Thursday: The boil water advisory has been lifted.

So a Louisville Water Company contractor was working on a water main replacement and the main was cut, causing residents of the Windsor Forest neighborhood to lose water service.

With that, a boil water advisory has been issued Wednesday afternoon for the southwestern Louisville neighborhood "until water quality tests confirm the water is safe to drink." (See map for details on that area.)

Louisville Metro Police Officer Accused of Ordering Woman to Expose Herself

Joseph Lord — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:09:58 +0000

A Louisville Metro Police officer is facing misconduct charges after he allegedly asked a woman to expose herself and later touched her improperly.

Officer Joe Burden is accused of asking the women to partially strip her clothes in October, after detaining her during a call to service and falsely telling her she had a warrant—and that other officers wanted her arrested, according to a criminal complaint summons. She complied.

Soon after, the woman filed a complaint with LMPD’s Public Integrity Unit.

What We're Reading | 5.19.13

Joseph Lord — Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Each week, members of the WFPL News team spotlight interesting stories we've read and enjoyed, for your weekend reading pleasure:

What Do Credit Card Swipes Tell About Downtown Louisville?

Joseph Lord — Sat, 18 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

A presentation given to Louisville business leaders on Friday asked the question: What useful information can be determined through credit card swipes?

The apparent answer is: Plenty.

Data analysts from JP Morgan Chase gathered information through 2012 on how their credit card holders spent money in the 40202 zip code—downtown Louisville, essentially. The analysts said the numbers can be used as a sample of how people are spending money downtown, a longtime focus for development for city officials.

Byline Today: The Latest on the IRS-Tea Party Affair, the Preakness and More

Joseph Lord — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:01 +0000

The latest on the IRS' targeting of Tea Party groups for extra reviews, the Louisville Metro Animal Services director leaves after less than two years on the job, Kentucky Derby winner Orb vies for a Preakness Stakes win and much, much more—today on Byline.

WFPL's Phillip M. Bailey and Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston will give the IRS/Tea Party situation.

Louisville Spotlighted All Week in National Journal and Atlantic's 'Next Economy Project'

Joseph Lord — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Louisville is being singled out this week by two national magazine in a project meant, in large part, to spotlight economic innovation being undertaken throughout the U.S.

As Parkland Shooting Anniversary Approaches, 14 Homicides in Louisville So Far in 2013

Joseph Lord — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:33:45 +0000

Tomorrow marks a dreary anniversary in Louisville.

On the afternoon of May 17, 2012, two men—Craig Bland Jr., 22, and Tyson Mimms, 24—died in a fatal shootout in the Parkland neighborhood. As multiple police officers investigated on the 1000 block of South 32nd St., a second brazen shooting happened yards away. Makeba Lee, 24, died. The woman now accused of murdering her, Cheetara Goldsmith, was shot by a Louisville Metro Police officer.