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 Jun 20 Investigations 3 Of Every 4 Jailed Louisville Youth Are Black. Who Can Change That? Kate Howard
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 Jun 20 Investigations Kentucky Reformed Juvenile Justice, And Left Black Youth Behind Kate Howard
Jun 19 Community A WFPL News Special: Why Do Black Youth Fare Worse In Kentucky’s Justice System? As juvenile detention center populations dwindle and fewer minor offenders are locked up, whites feel the benefit most. Youth lockups are becoming more black and brown. By Kate Howard Jun 19 Community A WFPL News Special: Black Youth Fare Worse In Ky.'s Justice System Kate Howard
May 23 Politics Trump’s Twitter Blocking Ruled Unconstitutional. What About Bevin’s? A federal judge ruled Wednesday that President Trump should no longer block people on social media. What does that mean for a similar case against Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin? By Kate Howard May 23 Politics Trump's Twitter Blocking Ruled Unconstitutional. What About Bevin's? Kate Howard
Apr 25 Education U of L Suing Former President Ramsey, Other Leaders According to U of L, the suit claims Ramsey and others “conspired to divert millions of dollars from the Foundation’s endowment and put the Foundation at risk." By Kate Howard Apr 25 Education U of L Suing Former President Ramsey, Other Leaders Kate Howard
Mar 26 Investigations AG: Release Names Of Employees Exonerated of Sexual Harassment The ruling followed an appeal of the Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s response to a records request filed by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting. By Kate Howard Mar 26 Investigations AG: Release Names Of Exonerated Sexual Harassers, Too Kate Howard
Mar 5 Investigations Are Sexual Harassment Records Public? One Law, Many Interpretations Every public agency has to follow the same state laws about sharing records with the public. But every public agency does not interpret these laws the same way when it comes to sharing complaints of sexual harassment. By Kate Howard Mar 5 Investigations Are Sexual Harassment Records Public? One Law, Many Interpretations Kate Howard
Feb 28 Investigations Kentucky’s ‘Angel Investor’ Tax Breaks Are Popular — And Secretive In a single day last month, “angel investors” committed to invest $7.5 million in Kentucky small businesses — and snatched up $3 million in tax breaks. By Kate Howard and Jobina Fortson, WAVE 3 News Feb 28 Investigations Kentucky's 'Angel Investor' Tax Breaks Are Popular — And Secretive Kate Howard and Jobina Fortson, WAVE 3 News
Feb 13 Community Judge Orders Indiana Roadside Zoo To Stop ‘Tiger Baby Playtime,’ Cub Declawing The injunction came as part of a federal lawsuit filed by PETA, alleging the Wildlife in Need facility in Charlestown, Indiana has violated laws intended to protect endangered species. By Kate Howard Feb 13 Community Judge Orders Indiana Roadside Zoo To Stop 'Tiger Baby Playtime' Kate Howard
Feb 13 Politics Spread Love With Kentucky Politician Valentines The political scene can be ugly. But it doesn't have to be. By Kate Howard Feb 13 Politics Spread Love With Kentucky Politician Valentines Kate Howard
Feb 5 Politics U of L Violated Open Meetings Law With Teleconference, AG Rules Courier Journal argued that U of L's board of trustees routinely violated state law by allowing members to participate remotely without disclosing that to the public. By Kate Howard Feb 5 Politics U of L Violated Open Meetings Law With Teleconference, AG Rules Kate Howard
Jan 12 Investigations Youth Detention Center Fails To Provide Basic Services, Report Says Report raises questions about whether the Louisville Metro Youth Detention Center violated federal laws. By Kate Howard Jan 12 Investigations Youth Detention Center Fails To Provide Basic Services, Report Says Kate Howard
Jan 9 Investigations State To Drop Rape Case Against Billy Joe Miles Prosecutors on Monday evening asked a judge to dismiss its case against Miles, who was indicted after a home health aide reported he raped her in July 2016. By Kate Howard and R.G. Dunlop Jan 9 Investigations State To Drop Rape Case Against Billy Joe Miles Kate Howard and R.G. Dunlop
Dec 12 Investigations What Politicians Are Saying About ‘Pope’ Dan Johnson Here’s a round-up of reactions from state politicians to 'The Pope's Long Con,' an investigation published Monday about Kentucky Rep. Dan Johnson. By Eleanor Klibanoff and Kate Howard Dec 12 Investigations What Politicians Are Saying About 'Pope' Dan Johnson Eleanor Klibanoff and Kate Howard
Dec 8 Politics Louisville Defends Immigration Ordinance To Feds After Funding Threat The letter from the Jefferson County Attorney was a response to a DOJ letter that Louisville prove its new ordinance doesn't make it a "sanctuary city." By Kate Howard Dec 8 Politics Louisville Defends Immigration Ordinance To Feds After Funding Threat Kate Howard
