By Trey Pollard

U.S. Rep John Yarmuth (D-Louisville) launched a new website today emphasizing the use of social networking media to inform and connect supporters and potential voters.

By Stephen George

Greg Brenzel finally left the gas business in October, 35 years after his family opened its first Chevron station in Louisville. It wasn't so much his choice, he says, as Chevron's: The supplier priced Brenzel out of business.

By Rick Rojas

Whenever people go to the post office in Hikes Point to mail a letter or buy stamps, they will also be reminded of the sacrifice local members of the military have made for their country.

Yesterday, the facility on Hunsinger Lane was dedicated as Fallen Heroes Post Office, honoring those killed while on duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

By Dan Klepal

An expert on oil pricing and economics has advised Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway that there's something "extraordinary" happening in Jefferson County to push gasoline prices 30 cents to 40 cents higher than in surrounding counties.

By Dan Klepal

The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday that, if passed by the Senate, could mean $4.6 million for TARC over the next two years.

The money is intended to be used to defray higher fuel costs and keep fares from rising, expand service or offset other operating costs.

By Joseph Gerth

It became clear yesterday that one battle in this year's congressional election will be fought at gas stations, as Republicans and Democrats blame each other for oil prices that are at an all-time high.

By Joseph Gerth

Congress has taken the initial step toward allocating $45 million for a new Veterans Affairs hospital in Louisville -- the first money appropriated for the project.

By Deborah Yetter

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi hopped behind the wheel of Ford's prototype Escape plug-in hybrid SUV yesterday on a visit to the automaker's Louisville Assembly Plant and declared herself impressed.

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee has approved $45 million to purchase land and begin preparing to build a new veterans hospital in Louisville, U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth announced today.

The new hospital - expected to cost $700 million - would replace the 57-year-old Veterans Affairs Medical Center off Zorn Avenue.