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Erica Peterson

News Director

Erica is WFPL's News Director. From 2011-2017, she was the Environment Reporter whose coverage of energy and environment in Kentucky won local and national awards and sparked numerous policy discussions and changes in the commonwealth. A previous resident of West Virginia, New Jersey, Minnesota and Illinois, Erica has a bachelor's degree from Carleton College, and a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University. She lives with her husband and two sons in Louisville.

Email Erica Peterson @ericampeterson

Jun 14

Community

LISTEN: Childhood Friends Share Memories Of Muhammad Ali, Stories Of Parkland

In the hour-long discussion, three men who grew up with Ali describe what Parkland was like back then (vacant land, horses and fruit trees!) and their memories of Ali.

By Erica Peterson

LISTEN: Childhood Friends Share Memories Of Muhammad Ali

Jun 13

Community

Councilman Questions Profit Made On Canceled Highlands Brewery Project

A planned brewery and taproom project in Louisville’s Highlands neighborhood is dead and the developer has resold the properties for a $525,000 profit.

By Erica Peterson

Councilman Questions Profit Made On Canceled Brewery Project

May 31

The Next Louisville

The Next Louisville: A Conversation With Louisville Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds

For the next installment of The Next Louisville, Louisville Urban League CEO Sadiqa Reynolds discussed “The State of Black Louisville” in front of an audience at WFPL's studios.

By Erica Peterson

The Next Louisville

The Next Louisville: A Conversation With Sadiqa Reynolds

May 24

Politics

Lawsuit Alleges Electrical Work In Metro-Owned Buildings Cut Corners

A former maintenance worker for Metro government says he was fired as retaliation after he told his boss about city employees cutting corners on electrical work.

By Erica Peterson

Lawsuit Alleges Electrical Work In Metro-Owned Buildings Cut Corners

May 22

Politics

Here Are The Louisville Metro Council Primary Election Results

Two sitting Democratic councilmembers — Cheri Bryant Hamilton and Vitalis Lanshima — lost their primary elections Tuesday evening.

By Erica Peterson

Here Are The Louisville Metro Council Primary Results

May 3

Politics

Horse Industry Split On Bill To Introduce More Federal Regulation

The Horseracing Integrity Act, most recently introduced in 2017 by Ky. Congressman Andy Barr, aims to bring all of the country’s 38 racing jurisdictions under the same set of rules.

By Erica Peterson

Horse Industry Split On Bill To Introduce More Federal Regulation

Apr 26

News About WFPL

Second Kentucky Agency Sues KyCIR To Shield Employees Accused Of Harassment

The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has filed suit against the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting to prevent releasing details about employees accused of sexual harassment.

By Erica Peterson

News About WFPL

Labor Cabinet Sues KyCIR To Shield Some Sexual Harassment Records

Apr 25

Community

Study: As Louisville’s Economic Gap Shrinks, Racial Disparities Remain

The report, released Wednesday morning by the Urban Institute, ranks 274 of the country’s largest cities on economic health, economic inclusion and racial inclusion.

By Erica Peterson

Study: As City's Economic Gap Shrinks, Racial Disparities Remain

Apr 20

Community

Plan Recommends Ending Rush Hour Traffic Patterns On Bardstown Road Corridor

A consultant hired to study traffic patterns and suggest safety improvements along Baxter Avenue and Bardstown Road in the Highlands neighborhood has released a draft recommendation. It includes removing the often-confusing “ping pong” lights that change traffic flow during rush hour, and ending parking restrictions along the corridor. “I think this is a real opportunity […]

By Erica Peterson

Plan Recommends Ending Rush Hour Traffic Patterns On Bardstown Road

Apr 17

Politics

Bevin Seeks To Disqualify Beshear In Pension Lawsuit

The motion alleges Beshear can’t, in his capacity as Kentucky’s attorney general, provide legal advice on a matter to lawmakers and then sue those lawmakers.

By Erica Peterson

Bevin Seeks To Disqualify Beshear In Pension Lawsuit

Apr 8

Community

LISTEN: Experts Discuss Muhammad Ali And The Nation Of Islam

Listen to the hour-long conversation about the role of the Nation of Islam in the life of boxer and Louisville native Muhammad Ali, recorded live last month at the Ali Center.

By Erica Peterson

LISTEN: Experts Discuss Muhammad Ali And The Nation Of Islam

Apr 4

Community

LISTEN: Kentucky Civil Rights Leader Georgia Powers Remembers MLK’s Assassination

The late Georgia Powers, the first woman and first person of color elected to the Kentucky Senate, recorded this remembrance of King's assassination in 1993.

By Erica Peterson

LISTEN: Georgia Powers Remembers MLK's Assassination

Mar 30

Education

JCPS Closed Friday Due To Teacher Absences, Hours After Lawmakers Pass Pension Bill

Hours after the Kentucky legislature passed a pension bill that will mostly affect future teachers, Jefferson County Public Schools announced all schools will be closed today.

By Erica Peterson

JCPS Closed Friday, Hours After Lawmakers Pass Pension Bill

Mar 29

Health

WSJ Report: Walmart In Preliminary Talks To Buy Louisville-Based Humana

The newspaper cites people familiar with the deal, the terms of which weren’t disclosed. But the move would be the latest in a trend of retail pharmacies acquiring health insurers

By Erica Peterson

WSJ Report: Walmart In Preliminary Talks To Buy Humana

Mar 29

Politics

Kentucky Cabinet Sues KyCIR Over Withheld Sexual Harassment Records

The Finance and Administration Cabinet is suing Louisville Public Media's Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting to prevent the release of unredacted documents.

By Erica Peterson

Kentucky Cabinet Sues KyCIR Over Withheld Sexual Harassment Records

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