Dec 21 Investigations A handful of companies dominate road work in Kentucky. The state looks the other way. The state Transportation Cabinet’s bidding system allows a handful of large companies to avoid serious competition for jobs. By Jacob Ryan and Jared Bennett Dec 21 Investigations A handful of companies dominate road work in Kentucky Jacob Ryan and Jared Bennett
Dec 17 Investigations In western Kentucky, tornadoes are frequent — and put billions at risk Damage from last weekend's storms already far exceeds more than 10 years of tornadoes in western Kentucky combined. By Jacob Ryan Dec 17 Investigations In western Kentucky, tornadoes are frequent — and put billions at risk Jacob Ryan
Dec 15 Investigations Attorney claims ‘smoking gun’ as Mayfield factory workers consider lawsuit While the company denies wrongdoing, the attorney claims the survivors have proof the company broke the law. By Jared Bennett Dec 15 Investigations Attorney claims 'smoking gun' at Mayfield candle factory Jared Bennett
Dec 13 Investigations Mayfield candle factory’s labor practices under scrutiny in wake of deadly tornado The candle factory has a higher-than-average injury rate, and recruited incarcerated people and people from Puerto Rico for $10-12/hour jobs. By Jared Bennett Dec 13 Investigations Mayfield candle factory’s labor practices under scrutiny Jared Bennett
Nov 12 Investigations In Louisville, more than two in five Black children live in poverty More than 20% of Kentucky children are growing up in poverty, but Black and Latinx children are worse off in the state's most urban counties. By Jasmine Demers Nov 12 Investigations In Louisville, more than two in five Black children live in poverty Jasmine Demers
Nov 10 Investigations Former state trooper indicted for lying about using force A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a former Kentucky State Police trooper for perjury after he denied under oath that he beat a man with a flashlight in April 2020. By R.G. Dunlop Nov 10 Investigations Former state trooper indicted for lying about using force R.G. Dunlop
Nov 10 Investigations Louisville’s police in schools debate lacks necessary data Police are called to assist at JCPS schools for a range of issues, but it's not clear how often because the district doesn't keep track. By Jacob Ryan Nov 10 Investigations Louisville’s police in schools debate lacks necessary data Jacob Ryan
Oct 29 Investigations Youth suicides, self-harm on the rise in Louisville More Louisville youths died by suicide this year than any year since 2014. And people of color are over-represented among these deaths. By Jasmine Demers Oct 29 Investigations Suicides rates among young people in Louisville reach decade high Jasmine Demers
Oct 22 Investigations The model city: Inside LMPD’s failure to reform itself Louisville portrayed itself as a police department that would show the rest of the country how to reform. That facade came crumbling down in 2020. By Eleanor Klibanoff and Carrie Cochran, Karen Rodriguez, Maia Rosenfeld and Maren Machles of Newsy Oct 22 Investigations The model city: Inside LMPD’s failure to reform itself Eleanor Klibanoff and Carrie Cochran, Karen Rodriguez, Maia Rosenfeld and Maren Machles of Newsy
Oct 19 Investigations To solve murders, Louisville police turn to ‘geofence’ warrants — but net few arrests Police in Louisville and across the country are using controversial warrants to collect cell user data from people who were nearby crimes in hopes of pinpointing suspects. By Jacob Ryan Oct 19 Investigations LMPD Wants Data On Everyone That Was Nearby Bus Stop Killing Jacob Ryan
Oct 1 Investigations Longtime Metro jail union leader has history of misconduct allegations Current and former jail staff testified that Tracy Dotson has benefited from a culture of enforced loyalty and a contract which makes it difficult for jail management to hold bad actors accountable. By Jared Bennett Oct 1 Investigations Longtime Metro jail union leader has history of misconduct allegations Jared Bennett
Sep 24 Investigations Ky. Has Fourth-Highest Rate of Kids Hospitalized With COVID-19 So far this month, the state has recorded over 26,000 cases in kids 18 and under and an average of 59 children hospitalized each day. By Jasmine Demers Sep 24 Investigations Rate Of Ky. Children Hospitalized With COVID-19 Skyrocketing Jasmine Demers
Sep 23 Investigations Before Fatal Bus Stop Shooting, A Complaint About Missing Streetlights Students wait before sunrise for the school bus at a corner with no streetlights. On Wednesday, one was killed in a drive-by shooting. By Jacob Ryan Sep 23 Investigations Streetlight Missing At Bus Stop Where JCPS Student Killed Jacob Ryan
Sep 20 Investigations Jefferson County Sheriff Seizes Millions in Cash — Often From UPS Packages The sheriff says seized cash is a tremendous asset for the agency and has taken millions in recent years, often without a criminal case. By Jacob Ryan Sep 20 Investigations Sheriff Strikes Big Seizing Cash From Packages Jacob Ryan