Oct 7 Local News Napolitano Visits Louisville To Talk With Mayor, First Responders Napolitano stopped in Lexington and Louisville Thursday. In Louisville, she talked with elected officials and first responders about federal aid and programs to fight crime, terrorism and illegal immigration. By Gabe Bullard Oct 7 Local News Napolitano Visits Louisville To Talk With Mayor, First Responders Gabe Bullard
Oct 1 Local News Grant Will Pay For 32 Additional Police Officers In Louisville The six million dollar federal grant comes from the Community Oriented Policing Services program and will fund the positions for three years. After that, it's up to the next mayor to find the money to keep the officers on board. By Gabe Bullard Oct 1 Local News Grant Will Pay For 32 Additional Police Officers In Louisville Gabe Bullard
Sep 13 Local News Police Car Dispute Could Continue Into The Next Administration The dispute over take-home cars for Louisville police officers continues. Mayor Jerry Abramson's office will appeal a Jefferson Circuit judge's ruling that the city must negotiate any fees for police officers who use their cars off duty. And Abramson's appeal may end up in the hands of the next mayor. By Gabe Bullard Sep 13 Local News Police Car Dispute Could Continue Into The Next Administration Gabe Bullard
Sep 8 Local News Dr. Troutman Discusses His Decision To Leave Louisville Outgoing director of public health Dr. Adewale Troutman says his decision to step down was not entirely politically motivated. Troutman announced Tuesday he would leave Louisville for a job with the University of South Florida. By Gabe Bullard Sep 8 Local News Dr. Troutman Discusses His Decision To Leave Louisville Gabe Bullard
Aug 17 Local News Abramson Discusses Transition, VA Hospital It's unclear when the Veterans Administration will choose a location for a new hospital in Louisville. But Mayor Jerry Abramsons says he's finished trying to influence the VA's decision. By Gabe Bullard Aug 17 Local News Abramson Discusses Transition, VA Hospital Gabe Bullard
Aug 16 State of Affairs Ask the Mayor The last time Mayor Abramson joined us in studio, the state didn't have a budget and neither did the city. Well, the money's been allocated for both, so what stayed and what got cut? Join us on Tuesday when we talk to Mayor Abramson about how Louisville is faring in the down economy and we'll find out what's going on around the Metro. Join us with your questions for Mayor Abramson. Listen to the Show Related Links: Mayor Jerry Abramson City of Louisville By Laura Ellis Aug 16 State of Affairs Ask the Mayor Laura Ellis
Aug 16 Local News Harrods Creek Bridge Re-Opens As of Monday, drivers can once again cross the Harrods Creek Bridge in eastern Jefferson County. But while the bridge is open to traffic, but construction isn't yet complete. By Gabe Bullard Aug 16 Local News Harrods Creek Bridge Re-Opens Gabe Bullard
Jul 21 Local News Metro Government Upgrades Website Louisville Metro Government officials are touting a series of upgrades to the city website. The site now features a box on the front page with the most-accessed information. By Gabe Bullard Jul 21 Local News Metro Government Upgrades Website Gabe Bullard
May 25 Local News Next City Budget Predicts Slight Revenue Increase Revenues for Metro Government have risen slightly this year, but as WFPL's Gabe Bullard reports, the increase isn't enough to significantly bolster the city's budget. By Gabe Bullard May 25 Local News Next City Budget Predicts Slight Revenue Increase Gabe Bullard
May 20 Local News Abramson Says He's Ready To Support Fischer In Mayor's Race As he promised to do, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson is supporting the Democratic nominee in the mayor's race. By Gabe Bullard May 20 Local News Abramson Says He's Ready To Support Fischer In Mayor's Race Gabe Bullard
Apr 19 Arts and Culture Mayor to Sign Ordinance for Public Art Plan This week Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson is expected to sign an ordinance (pdf) into law to set up the city’s public art plan (pdf). WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. The council unanimously passed the ordinance last week that creates a nine-member commission on public art, which will include business, civic and government leaders to oversee the […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 19 Arts and Culture Mayor to Sign Ordinance for Public Art Plan Elizabeth Kramer
Mar 3 Arts and Culture Looking at Possibilities for a Louisville Public Art Plan Listen NowThis is a story from WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer. Last month, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson released a plan for public art [pdf] in the city. It came after nearly 17 months of preparation and $50,000 spent for a consultant who worked with the community to develop it. The plan now goes before the Metro Council […] By Elizabeth Kramer Mar 3 Arts and Culture Looking at Possibilities for a Louisville Public Art Plan Elizabeth Kramer
Feb 19 Arts and Culture Mayor Unveils Public Art Plan for Louisville Listen NowLouisville Mayor Jerry Abramson today unveiled a detailed master plan for public art in city. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer reports. (To listen to the audio of the announcement, click on “Listen to the Story.”) The plan was developed through the mayor’s office with diverse groups of artists, educators, government officials and property developers. One main […] By Elizabeth Kramer Feb 19 Arts and Culture Mayor Unveils Public Art Plan for Louisville Elizabeth Kramer
Dec 18 Environment Some Progress, Some Waiting: Louisville's Climate Plan It’s down to the final hours in Copenhagen, Denmark for international negotiators to reach agreement on a new climate treaty. Meanwhile, municipalities have taken it upon themselves to address climate change. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland Gourlay has this look at the fate of Louisville’s own Climate Action Plan. By Kristin Espeland Dec 18 Environment Some Progress, Some Waiting: Louisville's Climate Plan Kristin Espeland
Nov 20 State of Affairs State of the News November 20, 2009: State of the News Listen to the Show By Robin Fisher Nov 20 State of Affairs State of the News Robin Fisher