Apr 2 Education University of Louisville Expected to Hike Tuition by 3 Percent The University of Louisville is expected to increase both in-state and out-of-state undergraduate tuition by 3 percent for the next academic year. U of L’s Board of Trustees will vote on the recommendation at its June meeting as part of the school’s budget. “The last budget increase from the state was 2006,” University President Jim […] By Kristina Goetz Apr 2 Education University of Louisville Expected to Hike Tuition by 3 Percent Kristina Goetz
Feb 25 Education Fired University of Louisville Executive Sues School, Alleges Retaliation A former top administrator at the University of Louisville has filed suit against the school’s board of trustees, alleging he was fired because he spoke out about health insurance bidding issues and racial discrimination of employees. According to the complaint filed Tuesday in Jefferson County Circuit Court, Sam Connally, former vice president for human resources, […] By Kristina Goetz Feb 25 Education Fired University of Louisville Executive Sues School, Alleges Retaliation Kristina Goetz
Feb 18 Community PETA Demands Federal Probe of Deaths at Southern Indiana Animal Refuge This story has been updated. A national animal rights organization has asked a federal agency to investigate what it calls preventable animal deaths at a southern Indiana wildlife refuge. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Wednesday, asking officials to determine whether the deaths of several […] By Kristina Goetz Feb 18 Community PETA Demands Federal Probe of Deaths at Southern Indiana Animal Refuge Kristina Goetz
Feb 9 Education Records Shed Little Light on Vetting of New U of L Exec From Scandal-Plagued School University of Louisville paid an academic search firm $65,000 plus expenses to find a new general counsel, but school records provide little detail about the company’s actual work vetting the candidates. Last week, U of L’s Board of Trustees welcomed Leslie Chambers Strohm as the school’s new vice president for strategy and general counsel. […] By Kristina Goetz Feb 9 Education Records Shed Little Light on Vetting of New U of L Exec From Scandal-Plagued School Kristina Goetz
Jan 28 Community Bill to Regulate Indiana Animal Exhibitors and Dealers Dies in Committee Federally-licensed exhibitors and dealers of dangerous animals in Indiana won’t be subject to additional state regulations. A legislative proposal that would have required certain animal owners to apply for a state license and submit to annual inspections was voted down this week by Indiana’s Senate Natural Resources Committee. The proposal centered on owners of Class […] By Kristina Goetz Jan 28 Community Bill to Regulate Indiana Animal Exhibitors and Dealers Dies in Committee Kristina Goetz
Jan 9 Investigations Indiana Lawmaker Aims to Regulate ‘Big Cat’ Animal Exhibits, Dealers An Indiana state senator has proposed a bill that would put more restrictions on owners of dangerous animals in the Hoosier state. State Sen. Michael Crider, a Republican who represents parts of Marion, Shelby and Hancock counties, is one of several Indiana legislators who fielded calls from concerned citizens about a troubled non-profit animal refuge […] By Kristina Goetz Jan 9 Investigations Indiana Lawmaker Aims to Regulate ‘Big Cat’ Animal Exhibits, Dealers Kristina Goetz
Dec 8 Investigations Indiana Senator Demands Answers About Federal Investigation Into Troubled Wildlife Refuge Indiana state Sen. Michael Crider wants federal investigators to provide the public with an update on its investigation of a troubled exotic animal... By Kristina Goetz Dec 8 Investigations Indiana Senator Demands Answers About Federal Investigation Into Troubled Wildlife Refuge Kristina Goetz
Nov 21 Investigations Former Employee, Volunteers Express Concerns About Troubled Southern Indiana Wildlife Refuge In the wake of a Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting series that found a history of problems at an Indiana exotic animal refuge, current and... By Kristina Goetz Nov 21 Investigations Former Employee, Volunteers Express Concerns About Troubled Southern Indiana Wildlife Refuge Kristina Goetz
Nov 12 Investigations Kentucky and Indiana Have Very Different Laws on Wild Animals Kentucky and Indiana may be neighbors, but the state line marks the divide when it comes to who can have a wild animal as a pet and who can’t. Since... By Kristina Goetz Nov 12 Investigations Kentucky and Indiana Have Very Different Laws on Wild Animals Kristina Goetz
Nov 12 Investigations The Troubling Record of a Southern Indiana Wildlife Refuge CHARLESTOWN, Ind.—A crowd of visitors sat mesmerized under a big-top tent this summer in rural Indiana watching two tiger cubs stalk stuffed toys... By Kristina Goetz and Erin Keane Nov 12 Investigations The Troubling Record of a Southern Indiana Wildlife Refuge Kristina Goetz and Erin Keane
Oct 31 Investigations Jefferson County Judge’s Campaign Contributions Raise Questions In the final weeks of her judicial race, Jefferson County District Judge Katie King has once again loaned her campaign an influx of cash. It’s a... By Kristina Goetz Oct 31 Investigations Jefferson County Judge’s Campaign Contributions Raise Questions Kristina Goetz
Sep 3 Education University of Louisville Violated Open Records Law, Must Turn Over Documents, Attorney General Rules The University of Louisville has violated the state’s Open Records Act and must release e-mails and documents regarding a high-profile report on the... By Kristina Goetz Sep 3 Education University of Louisville Violated Open Records Law, Must Turn Over Documents, Attorney General Rules Kristina Goetz
Aug 28 Investigations Line Warranty Offer Has Louisville Water Co.’s Logo, But a Private Company Is Behind It Louisville mailboxes are regularly stuffed with letters warning residents they could pay thousands of dollars in repairs if they don’t have water line... By Kristina Goetz Aug 28 Investigations Line Warranty Offer Has Louisville Water Co.’s Logo, But a Private Company Is Behind It Kristina Goetz
Jul 21 Education University of Louisville Digs In, Says No Need to Release More Records The University of Louisville has responded to a request by the state attorney general to justify its refusal to turn over documents to the Kentucky... By Kristina Goetz Jul 21 Education University of Louisville Digs In, Says No Need to Release More Records Kristina Goetz
Jul 16 Education University of Louisville Continues to Fight to Keep Records From Public View The University of Louisville is still fighting to keep emails, memos and other notes related to a high-profile financial audit cloaked from public view.... By Kristina Goetz Jul 16 Education University of Louisville Continues to Fight to Keep Records From Public View Kristina Goetz