Greg Fischer took the oath of office as Louisville's new mayor during a private ceremony at his home Sunday evening. Fischer officially becomes mayor at 12:01am Monday. The private swearing-in ensures there is no vacuum of power between then and his public oath of office at noon Monday. The Sunday evening oath was administered by Jefferson Circuit Judge Olu Stevens.A full day of inaugural activities begins with a breakfast early Monday.
Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.
