Oct 12 Local News Gannett CEO’s $37.1 Million Retirement Draws Criticism Gannett CEO Craig Dubow is stepping down due to medical issues. Dubow oversaw roughly 20,000 layoffs at Gannett media outlets, including the Courier-Journal. That’s a fact several media critics have found particularly unsavory in light of news that Dubow will receive $37.1 million in retirement and disability pay. “…news like this makes you despair,” writes Jeffrey Goldberg […] By Gabe Bullard Oct 12 Local News Gannett CEO’s $37.1 Million Retirement Draws Criticism Gabe Bullard
Aug 3 Local News Local High School Booster Club Audited IRS officials are investigating the Fern Creek High School Booster Club. About $500,000 previously recorded in the club’s books is unaccounted for. It’s unclear whether the missing money was embezzled or if a bookkeeping error is to blame. Attorney Charles Adkins says it will be difficult to determine where the money could have gone because […] By kdurbin Aug 3 Local News Local High School Booster Club Audited kdurbin
Jul 1 Local News Kentucky to Seek More Race to the Top Dollars Kentucky will once again compete for federal Race to the Top dollars for education. The money is part of an effort to funnel $500 million in early learning programs. Grants of $50 to $100 million will be awarded later this year, and today, state officials announced they will apply for funds. The state previously changed […] By Gabe Bullard Jul 1 Local News Kentucky to Seek More Race to the Top Dollars Gabe Bullard
Nov 9 Local News Largest U Of L Fundraising Campaign Officially Kicks Off Wednesday The "Charting our Course" campaign began silently three years ago. During the silent phase, U of L officials raised about 360 million dollars toward the campaign's 750 million dollar goal. By Gabe Bullard Nov 9 Local News Largest U Of L Fundraising Campaign Officially Kicks Off Wednesday Gabe Bullard
Apr 15 Arts and Culture Fake Cash as Art and Source for Helping New Orleans Listen NowA national artist is heading a project to legitimize counterfeit one hundred dollar bills made by schoolchildren. It’s an effort to get money to clean up lead-contaminated soil in New Orleans. This week, the artist was in Louisville to collect bills made by Kentucky students. This is a story from WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer. “Please […] By Elizabeth Kramer Apr 15 Arts and Culture Fake Cash as Art and Source for Helping New Orleans Elizabeth Kramer
Sep 16 State of Affairs Let's Talk Money! With the economy's downturn and Wall Street scandals, it might feel like the financial world is beyond your control. But you can at least take charge of your own budget and learn to use your money wisely - whether you have a lot or just a little. Your grandma may have taught you that it's rude to discuss money, but on Wednesday we'll bend the rules. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Sep 16 State of Affairs Let's Talk Money! Laura Ellis
Jan 1 State of Affairs Mind of the Market: Our Relationship with Money Would you rather be the least rich person in a posh neighborhood, or the richest person in a poor neighborhood? Studies have shown that for most people, the amount of money they have isn't as important as the fact that they have more than other people have. Our attitudes, and (often irrational) behavior about money can be traced to our evolutionary roots - back to a time when brand loyalty meant sticking with the safety of your own tribe. Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Jan 1 State of Affairs Mind of the Market: Our Relationship with Money Laura Ellis
Sep 30 Local News Many Kentucky Banks Unharmed Conservative business practices have protected most Kentucky banks from being damaged by the Wall Street financial crisis. That means they’re able and willing to extend credit to eligible customers. By Gabe Bullard Sep 30 Local News Many Kentucky Banks Unharmed Gabe Bullard
Sep 17 Local News Red Cross Seeks Funds, Blood The American Red Cross is in need of funding and blood following an active disaster season. By Gabe Bullard Sep 17 Local News Red Cross Seeks Funds, Blood Gabe Bullard
Sep 15 Local News Officials Hope Ryder Cup Promotes Understanding, Spurs Tourism With thousands of foreign visitors in town this week for the Ryder Cup, the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau is hoping to avoid cultural misunderstandings. By Gabe Bullard Sep 15 Local News Officials Hope Ryder Cup Promotes Understanding, Spurs Tourism Gabe Bullard