What NASCAR Cup Series drivers expect to see in the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Uncategorized Jason Hoffman, Cincinnati Enquirer 9:33 pm

With a new aero package and traction compound applied at Kentucky Speedway, fans could see a different type of race.

       

 

Editorial: Why We Aren’t Covering Forecastle 2019 Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Forecastle johnking 6:40 pm



For over a decade 37FLOOD has had the privilege of being the longest running web-based  independent media outlet to cover  Forecastle. We were never afforded the flashy backstage and photo passes that larger media outlets got; but we held our own covering the ever changing, ever expanding Louisville summer festival. We covered the good, the bad, and everything in between, from the move from a free fest to a ticketed fest at the Great Lawn, to the addition of Party Cove.

In the early years rumors of journalists getting their press passes revoked for criticizing logistical problems surfaced; but despite that, when we felt the need to voice concern for the safety of the patrons we did. In 2010 we wrote about the lack of mist tents, the no re-entry policy, as well as not allowing people to bring in water bottles. And the following year the policies changed, making it safer for music fans to enjoy the fest. 

Last year we saw the expansion of Party Cove, but remarked that their wasn't a medical tent or police officers like at the other stages. We also talked about the large amount of passed out teenagers baking in the sun without getting medical attention. We also wrote about how myself and a 37FLOOD photographer were bullied and thrown against a fence by some teenagers who demanded we erase photos we had taken of a crowd dragging a limp boy covered in vomit.

We had been told by some other members of the press that the rumor was we wouldn't be allowed back; even though we were only reporting on issues that put ticket holders in danger. That said, we were not even going to to apply for press passes this year, but a month ago we received an email from Forecastle asking us to apply; which we saw as an amazing gesture on their behalf.  But our confirmation never came; thus ending our 12 year run of covering Forecastle.

We very much enjoyed our time working with Forecastle, and we are saddened that such a line in the sand could be drawn because we raised our voice about issues that we felt needed addressing; and would rather speak up when we feel people are in danger, rather than be pressured to keep quiet under threat of not being asked to return.

Even as such, we would consider returning to Forecastle if the event organizers are willing to let hurt feelings aside and realize we all want the same thing: a fun and safe summer in Louisville, and we hope all of readers who are attending Forecastle this year also have a wonderful and safe experience.


 

Here's why it's almost impossible to play catch-up at Kentucky Speedway's Quaker State 400 Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Uncategorized Jason Hoffman, Cincinnati Enquirer 5:20 pm

Early indications are there will be some new contenders at Kentucky, but drivers will come up short if they try to come from too far back.

       

 

Pleasure Ridge Park baseball hires 'Baseball Pastor' Brad Burns as head coach Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Uncategorized Robert Rimpson, Louisville Courier Journal 5:10 pm

Pleasure Ridge Park announced on Friday that former player and two-time state champion Brad Burns will be the new coach for the baseball program.

       

 

KHSAA keeps fifth player for state golf tournament, but only the top teams will advance Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Uncategorized Robert Rimpson, Louisville Courier Journal 5:05 pm

The KHSAA board finalized the format of the state golf tournament that was the source of controversy earlier this year.

       

 

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Amy McGrath’s Bumpy Takeoff Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Kentucky Politics Distilled Ryland Barton 4:24 pm

This week in Kentucky politics, retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath announced she will challenge Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in next year’s race for U.S. Senate. But the launch had a rocky start. And Gov. Matt Bevin might be a little closer to calling a special legislative session on pensions this summer. WFPL’s Jean West talked to Ryland Barton for this week’s edition of Kentucky Politics Distilled.

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Bevin touts proposed bill to outlaw ‘sanctuary cities’ in Kentucky Friday, Jul 12 2019 

government and immigration and Matt Bevin and state Joe Sonka 4:23 pm

Gov. Matt Bevin (left) and state Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, touted a proposed bill to define and outlaw "sanctuary cities" in Kentucky.

Gov. Matt Bevin touted a proposed bill in a news conference on Friday that would define what constitutes a “sanctuary city” for undocumented immigrants in the state and prohibit any local government entity from instituting policies limiting law enforcement from asking an individual about their immigration status and cooperating with federal immigration officials. Though Bevin […]

 

Amid Cutbacks, Louisville’s Library System Looks To Partners and Community For Support Friday, Jul 12 2019 

In Conversation Kyeland Jackson 4:12 pm

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The Louisville Free Public Library has been around for more than a century and has more than a dozen branch locations across Jefferson County. Library officials talked about the storied system and how the city’s budget will challenge it as part of WFPL’s In Conversation.

Our guests were: 

  • Louisville Free Public Library Director Lee Burchfield
  • Educational Justice Coordinator Katelyn Robalino
  • Library Foundation Executive Director Chandra Gordon

Louisville Free Public Library Director Lee Burchfield, who was appointed this April, said a lot of  people still use the libraries and don’t need a library card to access many of its services.

“There’s this perception that people don’t check out books from libraries anymore. In our experience, that’s really not true,” Burchfield said. “On the one hand, our library system is healthy and is doing great work in the community. On the other hand, we’ve got some challenges.”

Those challenges include less city funding, which Burchfield said would affect services they host and offer. Educational Justice Coordinator Katelyn Robalino said her organization will change course because of library cutbacks. Educational Justice is a non-profit that tutors disadvantaged students in order to close education gaps. 

The group tutors out of library branch locations, but Robalino said they may have to find alternative locations because of the library cutbacks.

“We are, kind of, moving away from being only exclusively at libraries and hosting tutoring there. Only because we are hesitant not knowing if they’re unsure of what their schedule will be or what resources they will have,” Robalino said. “We don’t want to rely on something that’s uncertain.”

Louisville Free Public Library Director Lee Burchfield (top center), Host Rick Howlett (bottom left), Educational Justice Coordinator Katelyn Robalino (bottom right), Library Foundation Executive Director Chandra Gordon (top right)Kyeland Jackson | wfpl.org

Louisville Free Public Library Director Lee Burchfield (top center), Host Rick Howlett (bottom left), Educational Justice Coordinator Katelyn Robalino (bottom right), Library Foundation Executive Director Chandra Gordon (top right)

Buchfield said they are “considering all possibilities” for generating new revenue, and Library Foundation Executive Director Chandra Gordon said the public can help.

“The largest source of revenue for our librar[ies] are public dollars,” Gordon said. “Folks can get involved. They can have their voices heard and they can really make a  difference.”

Join us next week for In Conversation as we talk about the Trump administration’s immigration policy and how it may affect Louisville’s Hispanic community. 

 

Louisville Housing Market Report (2024 Trends) Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Uncategorized Nathan Garrett 3:45 pm

Louisville Real Estate Market Update Below is a quick overview of the current Louisville real estate market. Numbers and statistics are gathered from the Greater Louisville Association of Realtors® (GLAR) for February 2024. Home Prices Are Home Prices Dropping in Louisville? Statistically, we see home prices decrease during the fall and winter months. We saw home prices peak in June 2023 at $275,000. Currently, for February, the median sale price is $258,500. Housing Inventory What is Happening in the Market?  Looking at the statistics further from the Greater Louisville MLS, the data shows that homes sell on average around 54 days on market. This is slightly down compared to last year when the average DOM was 49. There are still a lot of questions about how the real estate market will look going into the spring and summer months.  Showing Activity Activity and showings overall for the year are down from last year. The most recent report shows a 13.7 decrease in showings compared to this time last year. Statistically, we see spring and summer as strong months for Buyer activity. So it is common to see showing activity down during the winter months. The 12-month average is down -11.2. Image Source: ShowingTime Showing Index February 2024 Louisville Housing Statistics Median Sale Price: $258,500 (Up 5.5 from February 2023) List To Sale Price Ratio: 96.9 (Up -0.9 from February 2023) Average Days on the Market: 54 Days (Up +10.2 from February 2023) Total Sold Listings: 980 (Up +4.2 February 2023) Homes right now are selling within 54 days on market. Over the years we have seen a great increase in home prices around Louisville. Right now may still be a great time for homeowners thinking about selling because of the continued lack of listings but it looks like that could be shifting soon. The question is how soon. Popular Real Estate Searches Anchorage Real Estate Crestwood Real Estate Fisherville Real Estate Glenview Real Estate Goshen Real Estate Hillview Real Estate J-town Real Estate La Grange Real Estate Louisville Real Estate Lyndon Real Estate Middletown Real Estate Mt Washington Real Estate Oldham County Real Estate Prospect Real Estate Shepherdsville Real Estate Shelbyville Real Estate Simpsonville Real Estate St Matthews Real Estate Taylorsville Real Estate

 

UK AD Mitch Barnhart named chair of NCAA men's basketball committee for 2020-21 Friday, Jul 12 2019 

Uncategorized Jon Hale, Louisville Courier Journal 3:39 pm

Kentucky athletics director Mitch Barnhart will serve as the chair of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Committee for the 2020-21 season.

       

 

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