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Kate Howard

Managing Editor/KyCIR

Kate Howard is the managing editor of the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. Before joining KyCIR as an investigative reporter in 2016, Howard was a newspaper reporter for 12 years, with stints at the Tennessean, The Florida Times-Union and the Omaha World-Herald. Her work has won a national IRE award as well as several state and regional awards.

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Mar 16

Community

Kentucky Utilities Halt Disconnects Through May 1

The utility companies will not cut off service for failure to pay and will waive late fees incurred between now and May 1.

By Kate Howard

Kentucky Utilities Halt Disconnects Through May 1

Mar 15

Commentary

Here Are Some Non-Coronavirus Stories You May Have Missed

If you need a break from the news of the day, these are some of our loveliest listens and hardest-hitting investigations of recent months.

By Kate Howard

Here Are Some Non-Coronavirus Stories You May Have Missed

Jan 6

Investigations

Punished: Louisville Teens Charged As Adults Are Almost Always Black

Of 126 individuals charged as "youthful offenders" in Jefferson County, 117 of them — 93 percent — were black.

By Anne Marshall, Louisville Magazine and Kate Howard

Punished: Louisville Teens Charged As Adults Are Almost Always Black

Anne Marshall, Louisville Magazine and Kate Howard

Dec 27

Investigations

KyCIR In 2019: Our Year In Investigations

In 2019, the KyCIR team broke news on politics, horse racing, criminal justice and more. Take a look back with us at some of the year's biggest and most impactful investigations.

By Kate Howard

KyCIR In 2019: Our Year In Investigations

Jun 28

Investigations

These Details About Kentucky Race Horse Deaths Were Secret, Until Now

Search our database of every racing-related horse death in Kentucky since 2010.

By Kate Howard

These Details About Kentucky Race Horse Deaths Were Secret, Until Now

Jun 21

Community

State: We Can’t Afford To Run Louisville’s Juvenile Jail

If Louisville’s detention center closes at the end of the year, Louisville youth will be sent to facilities throughout the state — an outcome that families and city officials have feared will make it harder for youth to see family and attorneys and get services.

By Kate Howard

State: We Can't Afford To Run Louisville's Juvenile Jail

Mar 29

Investigations

Proposed Budget Cuts Bring Fears About What’s Next For Louisville’s Jailed Youth

City leaders are considering closing the youth detention center in a scramble to find $35 million in cost savings before the new fiscal year begins in July.

By Kate Howard

Budget Cuts Bring Fears About What's Next For City's Jailed Youth

Jan 7

Politics

Ky. Senator Proposing Broad Records Restrictions Says He’s Open To Change

State Sen. Danny Carroll said the bill was brought to him by a state Homeland Security employee and a Secret Service agent working in Kentucky, and he filed it as written to garner feedback.

By Kate Howard

Ky. Senator Proposing Broad Records Restrictions Says He’s Open To Change

Dec 28

Investigations

Best Of 2018: Our Year In Investigations

This year, we brought you groundbreaking stories about everything from public housing to workplace deaths and harassment complaints in state government.

By Kate Howard

Best Of 2018: Our Year In Investigations

Nov 14

Investigations

Fatal Flaws: ‘The Good, The Bad And The Ugly’ Of State Worker Safety Plans

Twenty-eight states and territories regulate workplaces themselves, rather than defer to the feds. Some of these programs are effective; others, like Kentucky's, fall short.

By Kate Howard

Fatal Flaws: 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' Of State Worker Safety Plans

Oct 3

Investigations

Do Unproven Harassment Allegations Warrant Secrecy? A Ky. Judge Will Soon Decide

A judge will decide if state agencies can protect employees accused of sexual harassment that internal investigators didn’t substantiate.

By Kate Howard

Do Unproven Harassment Allegations Warrant Secrecy?

Aug 15

Investigations

In Hearing, Kentucky Labor Cabinet Defends Privacy Of Accused Harassers

A Franklin Circuit Court judge said he is concerned about “a lax culture” of tolerating sexual harassment across state government -- and anonymity for the accused might make the problem worse.

By Kate Howard

In Hearing, Kentucky Labor Cabinet Defends Privacy Of Accused Harassers

Aug 13

Investigations

Tell Us Your Story About Rehabs That Use Unpaid Labor

We’re looking for tips about rehabs that require unpaid labor in Kentucky, and we want to hear from you.

By Kate Howard

Tell Us Your Story About Rehabs That Use Unpaid Labor

Jun 20

Investigations

3 Of Every 4 Jailed Louisville Youth Are Black. Who Can Change That?

The city has task forces and juvenile justice councils and a handful of nonprofits working with court-involved kids. But the trend persists, and worsens.

By Kate Howard

3 Of Every 4 Jailed Louisville Youth Are Black. Who Can Change That?

Jun 20

Investigations

Kentucky Reformed Juvenile Justice, And Left Black Youth Behind

A black youth is three times more likely to have a complaint filed than a white youth in this state and 17 times more likely to be advanced to adult court, according to officials.

By Kate Howard

Kentucky Reformed Juvenile Justice, And Left Black Youth Behind

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