Friday, May 24 2013 7:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:31:25 GMT
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is an outstanding organization.More >>
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is an outstanding organization. Representing 2,700 member businesses of all sizes that employ over half of Kentucky's workforce, the Chamber correctly claims that it "provides leadership as a catalyst, consensus-builder and advocate to unite business and advance Kentucky." More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:53:35 GMT
Hold the Hero Worship (5/23/13)Two outstanding college athletes.One wore Wildcat blue. The other wore Cardinal red. Both were adored by the fans of their respective teams.But right now, more than a fewMore >>
Right now, more than a few fans have to be feeling a bit betrayed by the latest antics of their heroes.More >>
School officials in Bullitt County aren't doing students any favors by lowering standards. More >>
You run a school system. Too many of your students aren't getting high enough grades. So how do you address the problem? Well, if you're the Bullitt County School Board, the answer's simple...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:34 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:34:39 GMT
In the documentary Bert Combs, Governor from the Mountains, the late Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky's most eminent historian, said that Combs dragged Kentucky into the Twentieth Century against its will.More >>
In the documentary Bert Combs, Governor from the Mountains, the late Thomas D. Clark, Kentucky's most eminent historian, said that Combs dragged Kentucky into the Twentieth Century against its will.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:54:12 GMT
Rush Limbaugh frequently makes bombastic radio references to his Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies. More >>
Rush Limbaugh frequently makes bombastic radio references to his Institute for Advanced Conservative Studies. One wishing to learn about conservatism can occasionally glean a morsel of wisdom from Limbaugh's talk, but there are better teachers.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:30:09 GMT
In a bow to yet more political correctness, some major news organizations have been rethinking how best to describe a group of people whose very presence in this country breaks immigration law.More >>
In a bow to yet more political correctness, some major news organizations have been rethinking how best to describe a group of people whose very presence in this country breaks immigration law.More >>
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's decision to expand Medicaid came mere days after the most significant study of the issue concluded that extending Medicaid coverage to the previously uninsured "generatedMore >>
Expanding Medicaid is estimated to cost $642 billion of Medicaid's $7.4 trillion tab over the next decade. Neither Washington nor Frankfort has the money to pay for it.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:56:16 GMT
May 22 is a day to make noise, a day to get loud and a day to take action. It's the American Cancer Society's 100th birthday! While it's a time to celebrate the progress that has been made, we will beMore >>
May 22 is a day to make noise, a day to get loud and a day to take action. It's the American Cancer Society's 100th birthday!More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-05-07 20:40:05 GMT
If Kentucky Alison Lundergan Grimes, a Democrat, decides to run against incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell for the U. S. Senate next year, her announcement might go something like this ... if she is completely candid.More >>
If Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, a Democrat, decides to run against incumbent Republican Mitch McConnell for the U. S. Senate next year, her announcement might go something like this ... if she is completely candid.More >>
Let's just agree for the moment that private gun ownership is a right guaranteed by the Constitution that won't be going away soon. That's hard to dispute, and I don't want to. But I still have a fewMore >>
Let's just agree for the moment that private gun ownership is a right guaranteed by the Constitution that won't be going away soon. That's hard to dispute, and I don't want to.More >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-02 20:52:24 GMT
No, I Don't Really Hate Bicyclists (5/2/13) I apparently ruffled some feathers with my recent comment regarding cyclists who refuse to respect bike path boundaries when sharing the road with cars. OneMore >>
I apparently ruffled some feathers with my recent comment regarding cyclists who refuse to respect bike path boundaries when sharing the road with cars.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 7:26 AM EDT2013-04-30 11:26:24 GMT
COURTS COULD SOON DECIDE KEY POLITICAL ISSUES There is a good chance that three political issues will soon become legal issues. Look for courts to decide the constitutionality of state legislativeMore >>
There is a good chance that three political issues will soon become legal issues. More >>
Friday, April 26 2013 8:21 AM EDT2013-04-26 12:21:23 GMT
A recent Gallup survey shows Hillary Clinton with a 64% favorability rating. She is the clear favorite for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. But why is Hillary so popular?More >>
A recent Gallup survey shows Hillary Clinton with a 64% favorability rating. She is the clear favorite for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination. But why is Hillary so popular?More >>
After focusing on troubling news like terrorism in Boston, it's always nice to get the opportunity to talk about a lighter, more positive subject.More >>
After focusing on troubling news like terrorism in Boston, it's always nice to get the opportunity to talk about a lighter, more positive subject.More >>
Tuesday, April 23 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-04-23 22:13:06 GMT
The Good Guys in Boston (4/23/13) Now that one of the Boston Marathon bombing suspects is dead and the other in custody, I'd like to recognize the incredible job done by the Boston Police DepartmentMore >>
Because of these cops, a city living in fear is now celebrating the end of a nightmare. And I salute them.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 4:20 PM EDT2013-04-18 20:20:09 GMT
Late Monday afternoon, although the story of the Boston Marathon bombing was only a few hours old, the amount of misinformation that had already been spread was impressive. First we were told there hadMore >>
April 18, 2013 07:27 AM EDT2013-04-30 11:59:45 GMT
Father (of our Country) Knows BestBy: John David Dyche In 1796, after heroic military service and two presidential terms, George Washington announced his retirement from public service. His FarewellMore >>
The Constitution created a national government of limited powers, but the limits have all but disappeared.More >>
Last week, a local columnist tried to make the case for free, on-street parking in downtown Louisville. He seemed to believe that if all parking meters disappeared from downtown streets overnight, it wouldMore >>
Last week, a local columnist tried to make the case for free, on-street parking in downtown Louisville. He seemed to believe that if all parking meters disappeared from downtown streets overnight, it wouldMore >>
The closing of the 2013 Kentucky General Assembly at midnight March 26 was more remarkable than its warm, friendly opening the first week of January. More >>
The closing of the 2013 Kentucky General Assembly at midnight March 26 was more remarkable than its warm, friendly opening the first week of January. More >>
It's always a shame when a few people mess up a good thing for everyone else. But that's what's about to happen in the case of the newly-opened Big Four Bridge. I'm talking about the ongoing problemMore >>
It's always a shame when a few people mess up a good thing for everyone else. But that's what's about to happen in the case of the newly-opened Big Four Bridge.More >>
Thursday, April 4 2013 4:29 PM EDT2013-04-04 20:29:39 GMT
Darts and Laurels – Neighborhood Edition (4/4/13) Time for a special neighborhood edition of Darts and Laurels. My first Laurel goes to the Shelby Park neighborhood for finally being recognized by theMore >>
Time for a special neighborhood edition of Darts and Laurels.More >>
Tuesday, April 2 2013 4:45 PM EDT2013-04-02 20:45:04 GMT
No Compassion for a Killer (4/2/13) If you were about to demolish a useless building, you wouldn't put any effort into repairing it first. So why have Kentucky Corrections officials been trying to arrangeMore >>
Why have Kentucky Corrections officials been trying to arrange for expensive hip replacement surgery for death row inmate Robert FoleyMore >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 4:40 PM EDT2013-03-26 20:40:11 GMT
A Refresher Course on the Rules (3/26/13) Since we all share a finite amount of space on this planet, we really should have at least some basic rules we can agree on to lessen the inevitable frictionMore >>
The longer I live, the more it seems many people don't have any concept of even the most basic rules.More >>
Three years ago, Obamacare was passed into law. I warned then it would raise costs, cut jobs, grow the government, and slow the economy. I desperately wish I had been wrong. But the warnings have provedMore >>
Three years ago, Obamacare was passed into law. I warned then it would raise costs, cut jobs, grow the government, and slow the economy. I desperately wish I had been wrong.More >>
Like many of you, I was sorry the Kentucky Wildcats were left out of this year's NCAA tournament.More >>
Like many of you, I was sorry the Kentucky Wildcats were left out of this year's NCAA tournament. If I had my way, the defending champion school would get a guaranteed bid every year. But unfortunately, the NCAA hasn't sought my advice.More >>
The selection of a new Pope is both historic and significant. Historic because a change in the Catholic Church's leadership is extremely rare – this is only the sixth in my lifetime. And significantMore >>
The selection of a new Pope is both historic and significant.More >>
Thursday, March 14 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-03-14 20:30:08 GMT
Word earlier this week about a possible new crack on the Kennedy Bridge was a sobering reminder that America's infrastructure continues to deteriorate at an alarming rate. And no problem should concernMore >>
I can live with defense cuts, reductions in social programs and even higher taxes to get our budget back in line. But there's one expense we can't afford to cut.More >>
Friday, March 8 2013 10:15 AM EST2013-03-08 15:15:07 GMT
Sequester Scare Tactics (3/7/13) If you think President Obama is just a victim of the mean Republicans and he never plays dirty politics, consider the Sequester – the one he agreed to 18 months ago. AsMore >>
If you think President Obama is just a victim of the mean Republicans and he never plays dirty politics, consider the Sequester – the one he agreed to 18 months ago.More >>
Tuesday, March 5 2013 4:09 PM EST2013-03-05 21:09:47 GMT
Attacking Elaine Chao - Crossing the Line (3/5/13) We already knew the battle for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat next year would get ugly. But the liberal super-PAC "Progress Kentucky" has taken thingsMore >>
We already knew the battle for Mitch McConnell's Senate seat next year would get ugly. But the liberal super-PAC "Progress Kentucky" has taken things to a new and despicable low.More >>
Time for Darts and Laurels – one of each this time. My Laurel goes to Louisville's newest homegrown celebrity, Jennifer Lawrence, who won the "Best Actress" Academy Award last weekend for her performanceMore >>
Time for Darts and Laurels – one of each this time.More >>
Wednesday, February 27 2013 4:44 PM EST2013-02-27 21:44:23 GMT
Point of View Guest Editorial - Chad Boseker (3/1/13) It's often far too easy to underestimate the importance of cancer research until you hear the words "you have cancer." My name is Chad Boseker.More >>
It's often far too easy to underestimate the importance of cancer research until you hear the words "you have cancer." My name is Chad Boseker. I am a cancer survivor.More >>
Like a growing number of people, you made a choice to watch WDRB news. Maybe you're just an occasional viewer, or maybe you're a regular viewer and you think of WDRB as "your television station." IfMore >>
During a period of time when you seem to hear a lot about a slow economy, we're a business that is growing rapidly.More >>
The Courier-Journal's lone local conservative columnist, John David Dyche, has decided to quit after the paper refused to run one of his recent submissions.More >>
The Courier-Journal's lone local conservative columnist, John David Dyche, has decided to quit after the paper refused to run one of his recent submissions.More >>
Louisville's public schools are failing our children. Of the 41 Kentucky schools identified as persistently low achieving or failing, Louisville is home to nearly half - a situation so dire that KentuckyMore >>
Louisville's public schools are failing our children. Of the 41 Kentucky schools identified as persistently low achieving or failing, Louisville is home to nearly half.More >>
I'm not an expert on either hemp or marijuana. But based on what I understand about proposals to legalize the growing of industrial hemp in Kentucky, it seems like a good idea to me.More >>
I'm not an expert on either hemp or marijuana. But based on what I understand about proposals to legalize the growing of industrial hemp in Kentucky, it seems like a good idea to me.More >>
Tuesday, February 12 2013 4:30 PM EST2013-02-12 21:30:09 GMT
In response to several people alleging discrimination, Fourth Street Live has now made its dress code much more lax. More >>
In response to several people alleging discrimination, Fourth Street Live has now made its dress code much more lax. While I believe no one should be excluded from anything because of their race or religion, I hate to see us continue to lower our standards. More >>
Thursday, February 7 2013 4:45 PM EST2013-02-07 21:45:06 GMT
Darts and Laurels (2/7/13) Time for a few Laurels – no Darts this time. My first Laurel goes to Norton Healthcare for renewing their sponsorship of the real-time closed-captioning that's provided onMore >>
Time for a few Laurels – no Darts this time.More >>
There was an almost universal fifty cent hike in the cost of a gallon of gas over the weekend, and that can only be explained by the virtual monopoly Marathon Oil has over gasoline distribution in Kentucky.More >>
There was an almost universal fifty cent hike in the cost of a gallon of gas over the weekend, and that can only be explained by the virtual monopoly Marathon Oil has over gasoline distribution in Kentucky.More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 5:20 PM EST2013-01-31 22:20:09 GMT
Time for a few more Darts and Laurels. My first Laurel goes to Kentucky's Tourism Development Finance Authority for their preliminary approval of financial incentives to aid Ed Hart in reopening KentuckyMore >>
WDRB President and General Manager Bill Lamb throws out some darts and laurels to those he believes deserve them.More >>
Tuesday, January 29 2013 4:59 PM EST2013-01-29 21:59:20 GMT
Who Cares? (1/29/13) We spend so much time paying attention to things that mean nothing. It's like we've become so shallow that we allow the insignificant to consume us. For example, USA Today ran twoMore >>
Who Cares? (1/29/13) We spend so much time paying attention to things that mean nothing. It's like we've become so shallow that we allow the insignificant to consume us. For example, USA Today ran twoMore >>
A recent study conducted by the American Sociological Review found a small, but significant, correlation between the amount of money contributed by parents and the grade point average of students. More >>
A recent study conducted by the American Sociological Review found a small, but significant, correlation between the amount of money contributed by parents and the grade point average of students. But it wasn't a positive correlation. It appears that the more money mom and dad supply, the lower the grades are.More >>
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell created a controversy recently.More >>
Jefferson County Attorney Mike O'Connell created a controversy recently when he sent a letter to district court judges, berating them for allowing defense attorneys to use a controversial tactic that results in a large number of acquittals in DUI cases. More >>
Mayor Fisher is pushing to change state law to allow for the creation of Local Option Sales Tax also known as LOST. This new additional tax requires support from the General Assembly, as well as KentuckyMore >>
Mayor Fisher is pushing to change state law to allow for the creation of Local Option Sales Tax also known as LOST.More >>
Thursday, January 10 2013 4:30 PM EST2013-01-10 21:30:07 GMT
The Kentucky legislature opened its 2013 General Assembly on Wednesday. And while I don't believe in miracles, for the first time in memory I'm guardedly optimistic that our lawmakers just might get somethingMore >>
The Kentucky legislature opened its 2013 General Assembly on Wednesday. And while I don't believe in miracles, for the first time in memory I'm guardedly optimistic that our lawmakers just might get something of substance accomplished during the 30-day session.More >>
I've said it before, but it bears repeating: I can think of no possible reason why we, as American citizens, allow civilian possession of assault weapons. More >>
I've said it before, but it bears repeating: I can think of no possible reason why we, as American citizens, allow civilian possession of assault weapons. More >>
Thursday, December 27 2012 4:30 PM EST2012-12-27 21:30:09 GMT
Time for a special year-end, "Laurels only" edition of Darts and Laurels. My first Laurel goes to Simmons College, the University of Louisville, Spalding University, JCTC and several local churches forMore >>
Time for a special year-end, "Laurels only" edition of Darts and Laurels.More >>
I've often complained that Louisville has a chronic problem getting things done. But that's often not due to the people involved, but a basic lack of funds.More >>
I've often complained that Louisville has a chronic problem getting things done. But that's often not due to the people involved, but a basic lack of funds.More >>
Thursday, December 13 2012 5:56 PM EST2012-12-13 22:56:59 GMT
Tom Jurich – Best in the Business (12/13/12) Tom Jurich and I don't always agree. And it is he who disagrees with me far more often than I with him. But that doesn't keep me from recognizing that he'sMore >>
As the University of Louisville's Athletic Director, he's had countless opportunities to steer the school toward glory – or over a cliff. And with very few exceptions, he's made no missteps.More >>
Tuesday, December 11 2012 4:53 PM EST2012-12-11 21:53:35 GMT
As radio prank calls go, the one two Australian DJs made last week was pretty tame. Badly impersonating England's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles, they phoned the hospital where England's Duchess KateMore >>
Earlier this week I planned to do a Point of View expressing my belief that Charlie Strong would still be U of L's head football coach next year. I didn't have any inside information, and I wasn't sureMore >>
Earlier this week I planned to do a Point of View expressing my belief that Charlie Strong would still be U of L's head football coach next year. I didn't have any inside information, and I wasn't sure I was right. But I based my opinion on several things I WAS sure about.More >>
