Justin Hicks, Author at 89.3 WFPL News Louisville

Justin Hicks

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Sep 29

Ohio Valley ReSource

Eastern Ky. man arrested, tased for trying to stop debris contractors from cutting trees

Ohio Valley ReSource · Property owners say debris contractors cut their trees without permission. Nearly two months after catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky, Lois Rose stood in her yard in the town of Neon and recorded a debate on her cell phone with Letcher County Sheriff Deputy Seth Whitaker. In the background, workers in hard […]

By Justin Hicks

Ohio Valley ReSource

EKY man tased for trying to stop debris contractors

Sep 1

Community

A tax to provide benefits to black lung victims is permanent, but it might not fix the fund

New laws have cemented a tax that pays miners with black lung disease. Miner advocates are celebrating; the coal industry says it's unfair.

By Justin Hicks

Tax to provide benefits to black lung victims now permanent

Aug 18

Environment

Kentucky coal company faces federal charges for faking coal dust tests

A federal court issued an indictment against a coal company for falsifying coal dust tests. It could mean penalties and jail time.

By Justin Hicks

Kentucky coal company indicted for lying on safety records

Aug 17

Community

Legal advocates applaud FEMA changes in Kentucky, but say transparency needed

After heavy flooding in eastern Kentucky, people are frustrated with the government’s system for disaster aid.

By Justin Hicks

FEMA changes could help flood victims, advocates want more

Aug 8

Community

Eastern Kentucky towns are grateful for the volunteers, but worry it won’t last

Eastern Kentucky is frontpage news right now which attracting volunteers. When that attention moves on, residents hope the help sticks around.

By Justin Hicks

Kentucky towns grateful for flood help, hope it continues

Aug 6

Community

PHOTOS: Here’s how eastern Kentucky looks after devastating floods

Homes are gone, and lives will never be the same. Ohio Valley Resource Data Reporter Justin Hicks has been cataloguing scenes from the cleanup.

By Justin Hicks

PHOTOS: Here's how eastern Kentucky looks after devastating floods

Aug 5

Community

In remote eastern Kentucky, neighbors help where no one else will

Many living in remote mountainside communities are still without power, running water, and food a week after flooding.

By Justin Hicks

In eastern Ky, neighbors help each other through flood

Jul 28

Community

How to help flood victims in eastern Kentucky

Eastern Kentuckians are living through one of the most devastating flood events in state history.

By Justin Hicks

How to help flood victims in eastern Kentucky

Jul 28

Metro Louisville

LMPD body camera footage of Shawnee Park shooting leaves key questions unanswered

The body camera videos fail to corroborate some of the police’s statements about the incident. Key moments are not visible in the footage.

By Yasmine Jumaa and Justin Hicks

Metro Louisville

LMPD footage of Shawnee Park shooting raises questions

Yasmine Jumaa and Justin Hicks

Jul 6

Health

It’s hot this week in Louisville. Here’s where you can stay cool.

The National Weather Service issued several heat alerts for this week. We have a list of places you can stay cool.

By Justin Hicks

Here’s where to cool down as heat indexes soar in Louisville

Jul 4

Health

The Ohio Valley is poised to become an abortion desert

Demand for abortion in the region hasn’t gone away, but people now have to travel even farther to access it.

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The Ohio Valley is poised to become an abortion desert

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Jun 30

Ohio Valley ReSource

U.S. Supreme Court ruling kills broad EPA plan to ditch coal for renewables

The ruling against the EPA stems from a lawsuit filed by coal companies and states, including Kentucky and West Virginia.

By Justin Hicks

Ohio Valley ReSource

U.S. Supreme Court kills broad EPA plan to ditch coal for renewables

Jun 27

Community

Thousands accessed abortion in Kentucky, according to recent data

Nearly 5,000 abortions were performed in Kentucky between April 2021 and April 2022. Now, those patients will have to seek care elsewhere.

By Justin Hicks

Thousands accessed abortion in Kentucky, recent data shows

Jun 9

Ohio Valley ReSource

Federal mine safety agency to increase silica dust inspections

The mine safety agency is effectively putting operators on notice, saying it will increase inspections at mines with repeat offenses.

By Katie Myers and Justin Hicks

Ohio Valley ReSource

Federal mine safety agency to increase silica dust inspections

Katie Myers and Justin Hicks

Jun 3

Environment

Heavy industry and sewer odors disrupt life in West End neighborhoods

Over the last two years, one ZIP code in Louisville reported more noxious smells than any other. Residents report burning eyes, sore throats and headaches.

By Ryan Van Velzer and Justin Hicks

Heavy industry and sewer odors disrupt life in West End neighborhoods

Ryan Van Velzer and Justin Hicks

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