Ripple effect: As unemployment continues to rise, Americans’ penchant for spending is waning, resulting in … you guessed it: a worsening economy. It’s a trend that has not spared Louisville, where local retailers and restaurants are reporting a noticeable drop in sales.

What the hay?: As people struggle to feed their families, it seems farmers are struggling to feed their horses as well, resulting in strays in rural parts of the state. Getty up.

Not exactly John Grisham material: In Graves County, Ky., nine Amish men are on trial for refusing to post bright orange safety triangles to the back of their buggies. State law requires slow-moving vehicles to do so, but these Amish say it’s an affront to God.

Pipe dream: Human rights activists were psyched to learn Obama reportedly plans to shut down Guantanamo Bay after taking office. Skeptics ask: What are you going to do with those 250 prisoners?

Bill Doh’Reilly: Fox News talking head Bill O’Reilly makes a hilariously awkward appearance on Jon Stewart. The two spar, drink hot cocoa. Good times.