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This story about parking seems pointless
This appeared in the CJ yesterday. I have no idea why this was even published: Those traveling during the holiday season may be wondering if they can pull over at state highway rest areas for some shut eye. In Kentucky, it is allowed — but there are some restrictions on how long you can stay. Here’s what…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 15
Traveling abroad and domestically, the effect of the UPS plane crash on the Derby City, the political impact of Mamdani and MTG, shortcomings of the Louisville education system and making a difference in the Bluegrass State. Full List of Democrats Voting to Condemn Socialism as Mamdani Comes to Town Roll Call 305 | Bill Number: H.…
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Preliminary report issued on UPS jet crash in Louisville
Here’s the latest on the UPS MD-11 jet crash at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Airport, from the CJ: Just two weeks after the fatal Nov. 4 UPS crash left 14 dead in Louisville, a preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report found the left engine detached from the plane and caught fire. Additionally, the investigation found evidence of “fatigue cracks,” among…
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Cops crashing cars on purpose
I was looking through recent episodes of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” and saw he did a segment that focused on a series I helped edit when I worked at the San Francisco Chronicle: The award-winning Chronicle series looked at the phenomenon of police chases well beyond the borders of the Bay Area and…
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Top Louisville bosses live out of state
This is not encouraging for the future of Louisville business. According to a 2024 Fortune report, 9.5% of CEOs are now considered “super commuters” meaning they live hundreds of miles away from their headquarters and typically fly in to the office a few days a week. The image at the top from Louisville Business First…
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Hey MAGAts! Car prices are rising because of you.
The Orange TACO’s tariffs are making cars more expensive, according to Louisville Business First: The automotive sector plays a significant role in Louisville’s economy, thanks to two Ford Motor Co. plants in the city and the Dearborn, Michigan-based company’s recent announcement that it will invest $2 billion to build a new electric truck in Louisville. Jodi Meade, a principal…
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I don’t understand why the C-J covers what it covers
The Louisville newspaper had this story in a prominent position on its home page Thursday: Airport shuttle company abruptly closes leaving travelers stranded, seeking refunds A Colorado-based airport shuttle company has shut down and abruptly closed its doors, leaving travelers stranded after announcing an uptick in insurance costs and airport fees among other issues. “With a…
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The Bluegrass Blues Podcast: Episode 5
A wide-ranging discussion on the Big Beautiful Batch of Bulls— Bill, the billionaire catfight (i.e. Republicans in disarray), University of Louisville sports and Kentuckiana’s ties to the Underground Railroad (through song). Contains a few swear words, so hide the kiddies!
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Film critique: Look! Up in the Sky!
Today is one of those days when EVERY AIRPLANE ARRIVING IN LOUISVILLE is flying over my house. I’m directly in the flight path of all the UPS flights arriving from the north and only 3.5 miles from Muhammad Ali Airport, so jets are coming in really low and really loud. So, it’s the perfect time…
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Street smart? Does anyone see the problem here?
From the Courier Journal: A concerted effort to convert Louisville’s one-way streets into two-ways has seen progress with new construction in the spring of 2025, and work is expected to continue over the next few years with a number of other projects to come. Contractors have so far striped yellow lines down the center of multiple roads…
