Data Reporter

Alexandra Kanik

Data Reporter

Alexandra Kanik brings the numbers to life as the data reporter for WFPL News and the Ohio Valley ReSource. She also serves on the Reader Advisory Board for MediaShift, where she was metrics section editor. Alexandra grew up in Pittsburgh and studied at the Maryland Institute College of Art. She began her career in journalism with PublicSource, a non-profit news organization in Pittsburgh, as interactive developer and metrics analyst. The University of Michigan recently named Alexandra a finalist for the Livingston Awards for Young Journalists, which honors the best journalism professionals under the age of 35.

Email Alexandra Kanik @act_rational

May 17

Election 2019

Kentucky Primary 2019: Here’s How The Gubernatorial Candidates Use Language

Seeing words a candidate uses repeatedly throughout an interview gives insight into the interests that they might bring to office if elected.

By Alexandra Kanik

Ky. Primary 2019: Here's How The Gubernatorial Candidates Use Language

Alexandra Kanik

Apr 15

Environment

Unequal: Despite Progress, Louisville’s Toxic Air Still Mostly Affects Poor, Black Residents

Today, more than 80 percent of all the toxic air pollution released in Jefferson County is released in west and south Louisville.

By Ryan Van Velzer and Alexandra Kanik

Unequal: Toxic Air Still Mostly Affects Poor, Black Louisvillians

Ryan Van Velzer and Alexandra Kanik

Apr 8

Environment

Mine Safety Debt For WV Gov. Justice’s Family Companies Grows to $4M

That $4.3 million is far more than the companies owed when Justice ran for governor in 2016, when he pledged to make good on such debts.

By Alexandra Kanik and Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource

Mine Safety Debt For WV Gov. Justice’s Family Companies Grows to $4M

Alexandra Kanik and Brittany Patterson, Ohio Valley ReSource

Dec 14

Community

Census Data Show Some Ky. Counties Among Nation’s Poorest

The latest American Community Survey shows Bell, Harlan and McCreary counties have some of the lowest median household incomes in the United States.

By Jeff Young and Alexandra Kanik

Census Data Show Some Ky. Counties Among Nation’s Poorest

Jeff Young and Alexandra Kanik

Nov 8

Politics

A Data Dive Into The Ohio Valley Midterm Election Results

The “Blue Wave” hit a “Red Wall” in the Ohio Valley. Here’s how the midterm elections played out compared to key data on the region’s health and wealth.

By Jeff Young and Alexandra Kanik

A Data Dive Into The Ohio Valley Midterm Election Results

Jeff Young and Alexandra Kanik

Nov 5

Politics

It’s Almost Election Time, And We Need Your Help

KyCIR's team is standing by to investigate voter issues, but we can't watchdog the polls without you.

By Alexandra Kanik

On Election Day, We Need Your Help

Alexandra Kanik

Jul 5

Investigations

Behind The Data: How We Found Louisville’s Highest Eviction Rates

Here's how we broke down a big eviction dataset and found which Louisville neighborhoods are impacted most.

By Alexandra Kanik

Behind The Data: How We Found Louisville's Highest Eviction Rates

Alexandra Kanik

Jul 5

Investigations

Instability Grows As Louisville Eviction Rate Doubles National Average

Data show that poverty rates climb and populations wane where evictions have been the most common over the last 16 years.

By Jacob Ryan and Alexandra Kanik

Instability Grows As Louisville Eviction Rate Doubles National Average

Jacob Ryan and Alexandra Kanik

Jun 18

Environment

How We Made Sense Of Confusing Coal Ash Data

The EPA requires utilities to post the results of groundwater monitoring near coal ash sites online, so citizens can sue. But the data is difficult to understand and use.

By Alexandra Kanik and Ryan Van Velzer

How We Made Sense Of Confusing Coal Ash Data

Alexandra Kanik and Ryan Van Velzer

May 1

Curious Louisville

Curious Derby: Can Animal Lovers Make Peace With Horse Racing?

Every horse racing fan remembers Eight Belles, the filly who died after placing in the 2008 Kentucky Derby. Our listeners wondered: How often does that happen?

By Alexandra Kanik , Laura Ellis and Ashlie Stevens

Curious Louisville

Curious Derby: Can Animal Lovers Make Peace With Horse Racing?

Alexandra Kanik, Laura Ellis and Ashlie Stevens

Apr 19

The Next Louisville

Behind The Data: How We Created Our Google Maps Transit App

We wanted to create a map that would allow a user to input an origin and a destination, and then be shown navigation routes via both car and bus.

By Alexandra Kanik

The Next Louisville

Behind The Data: How We Created Our Google Maps Transit App

Alexandra Kanik

Mar 13

Health

Calculate This: Use Our Web App To See How Bevin’s Medicaid Changes Will Affect You

Gov. Bevin's changes to the Medicaid program are complicated. This calculator lets you see those changes in a straight-forward way.

By Lisa Gillespie and Alexandra Kanik

Use Our Web App To See How Bevin’s Medicaid Changes Will Affect You

Lisa Gillespie and Alexandra Kanik

Feb 2

Community

Behind The Data: How We Analyzed Louisville Trash Complaints

Our latest Next Louisville story started with a question: how problematic is trash and litter in the city, and is it worse in areas with higher rates of poverty?

By Alexandra Kanik

Behind The Data: How We Analyzed Louisville Trash Complaints

Alexandra Kanik

Jan 18

Health

Which Kentucky Counties Benefited Most Under Medicaid Expansion? Here’s A Map

The bulk of the coming changes to Medicaid will affect people who received coverage under the expansion made possible by the ACA.

By Lisa Gillespie and Alexandra Kanik

Which Kentucky Counties Benefited Most Under Medicaid Expansion?

Lisa Gillespie and Alexandra Kanik

Jan 4

Environment

Analysis Shows Many Ohio River Valley Toxic Sites Are In Flood Zones

An AP data analysis shows the 16 federal Superfund sites in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia in flood-prone areas have approximately 43,000 people living within one mile.

By Alexandra Kanik

Analysis Shows Many Ohio River Valley Toxic Sites Are In Flood Zones

Alexandra Kanik

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