May 2008

Amusement Park Accident Study Released

by Gabe Bullard on May 30, 2008

A Kentucky Department of Agriculture report says the exact reason for the accident can’t be pinpointed, but the condition of a cable that snapped and the operator’s failure to hit an emergency stop button made the accident more severe than it might have been.

Kaityln Lasitter’s feet were severed last June when cables snapped on the Superman Tower of Power ride at Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville.

Doctors were able to reattach Lassiter’s right foot, but not her left.

A Kentucky Kingdom says the park has audited maintenance, training and safety procedures. The Lassiter family is suing the park, alleging that it did not properly maintain the ride.

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Louisvillians Strive to Put Local Food on Local Tables

by kespeland May 30, 2008

Eating locally grown food is chic these days. It may not always be easy to find, but that’s changing. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports on some uncommon efforts in Louisville to get more local food on local tables.

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Gotlib Case Remains Unsolved, Open

by Gabe Bullard May 30, 2008

After 25 years, the Ann Gotlib case is still unsolved and open.

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Agenies To Share Funds To Battle Human Trafficking

by Rick Howlett May 30, 2008

Catholic Charities of Louisville and other Kentucky organizations will share a $240,000 federal grant to combat human trafficking. It’s one of five national awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to find solutions to the trafficking problem, which commonly involves people who are brought into this country and forced into prostitution or slave labor. [...]

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Publishing Your First Book

by Laura Ellis May 30, 2008

Maybe you’ve browsed through some less-than-spectacular selections in your local bookstore and thought, “I could do better.” Or perhaps your first novel has been sitting, neglected and dusty, in your bottom desk drawer. When you want to publish a book, it can be tough knowing where to start. Should you self-publish? Should you use a literary agent? Will you need a lawyer to look over the paperwork before you sign a contract? And what does it feel like when your book is finally in print and you’re holding a copy in your hands?

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More On The City Car Program

by Gabe Bullard May 30, 2008

This page features some additional content gathered while producing and researching the feature on the city car fleet. Here is part one my full interview with Mayor Jerry Abramson about the city take-home car program: Here’s part two: The following elected and appointed officials have vehicles provided by the city: Jerry Abramson – Mayor Robert [...]

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Mayor Unveils New Budget

by Gabe Bullard May 29, 2008

On Thursday afternoon the Louisville Metro Council got its first look at Mayor Jerry Abramson’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year.

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Beshear Discusses Pension Reform With Lawmakers

by Rick Howlett May 29, 2008

Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says if state lawmakers can agree on a pension reform plan within the next few weeks, he’ll call the General Assembly into special session to pass the measure. Beshear made the announcement Thursday after meeting with legislative leaders to discuss ways to bolster the retirement system for the state’s public employees [...]

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Ted Gordon Will Challenge New Student Assignment Plan

by scrosby May 29, 2008

The man who successfully argued against the Jefferson County Board of Education’s student assignment plan before the U.S. Supreme Court last year says he’ll mount a legal challenge to the new plan adopted by the board Wednesday night. Ted Gordon says the changes are ineffective. The old desegration policy was thrown out by the Supreme [...]

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