Gabe Bullard

Curtis Morrison Says Trial Over Secret Recording Could Reveal Mitch McConnell Wrongdoing

Gabe Bullard — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:59:00 +0000

Curtis Morrison, who recently admitted to secretly recording one of Senator Mitch McConnell's campaign strategy sessions, is once again granting interviews.

Morrison and I had a long conversation Monday afternoon. The full audio is below. Here are some takeaways:

Morrison has a goal

Curtis Morrison Admits He Recorded McConnell, Provides Details

Gabe Bullard — Fri, 31 May 2013 17:40:43 +0000

I suppose we can stop using "allegedly" when we write about this story. Or we would if we wrote about it anymore.

Byline Today: Medicaid Expands, NBA Prospects Shrink, Wax Fang Goes Big and A City Gets Dense

Gabe Bullard — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:44:19 +0000

Today at 1:00 on Byline…

Rick Howlett will talk to Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston about Governor Steve Beshear's decision to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

Jere Downs from the Courier-Journal will stop by to discuss recently-released federal data that shows the cost for the same medical procedures varies widely from hospital to hospital.

Evan Williams Brings Bourbon Trail to Louisville

Gabe Bullard — Thu, 09 May 2013 20:14:18 +0000

It's not just Medicaid that's expanding in Kentucky…the Bourbon Trail is growing, too.

When it opens later this year, the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience on West Main Street will become the eight stop on the popular tourist attraction. The facility will be a working distillery with additional features to draw more visitors.

Now on WFPL...Your Music

Gabe Bullard — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:30:00 +0000

Remember a few weeks ago, when we asked local musicians to submit instrumental music for us to play in between stories, segments and shows on WFPL?

You responded.

We had over 100 submissions. We've been digging through them for the last few weeks, and we have come up with a steady rotation of local music beds, which are now airing on WFPL. Tune in. You'll hear them throughout the day.

Thank you.

Frank X Walker on Black Jockeys From Isaac Murphy to Kevin Krigger

Gabe Bullard — Sat, 04 May 2013 15:00:00 +0000

In today's Kentucky Derby, jockey Kevin Krigger will have a chance to become the first African-American jockey to win the Derby since 1902. African-American jockeys were dominant in the Derby's formative years. Most of the jockeys in the first Derby were black, including the winner.

One of the most legendary African-American jockeys was Isaac Murphy. Murphy rode to victory in three Kentucky Derby races and is considered one of the best jockeys of all time. Murphy is the subject of a collection of poems by Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker.

A Black Jockey At The Kentucky Derby, Once Again

Gabe Bullard — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:53:26 +0000

The Kentucky Derby's 139th running is this weekend, and it will feature a sight that's been a rarity in the race for much of the past century — an African-American jockey.

"Everything that comes with the Derby right now for me is not the same as the majority of the other riders, or any other riders, because I'm the only African-American rider in the race," Kevin Krigger says.

Krigger was born in the U.S. Virgin Islands, but he's been racing in California.

FCC Approves Sale of Four Louisville Radio Stations

Gabe Bullard — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:52:49 +0000

The Federal Communications Commission has approved the sale of four Louisville radio stations.

Cox Media Group announced last year that it was seeking a buyer for Lite 106.9, Country Legends, New Country and WSFR the Eagle, along with stations in Hawaii, Alabama, South Carolina, Virginia and Connecticut.

FAA Seeks $4 Million From UPS Over Alleged Violations

Gabe Bullard — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 21:54:38 +0000

The Federal Aviation Administration is seeking a $4 million penalty from UPS for not complying with federal safety rules.

Alleged McConnell Recorder Curtis Morrison Isn't Hiding

Gabe Bullard — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:58:39 +0000

Curtis Morrison, the former Progress Kentucky volunteer who allegedly secretly recorded a meeting between Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and his campaign staff, isn't in hiding, despite reports the FBI is looking for him.

WFPL intern Rae Hodge found him at the Flea Off Market in Louisville Saturday. She asked him several questions but Morrison only replied "I appreciate it, but I'm not talking about it right now."