May 6 Investigations Meet the Florida think tank pushing for welfare restrictions in Kentucky A conservative dark money group is influencing public welfare laws in Kentucky, and advocates say it could have a detrimental impact on access to benefits for the state’s most vulnerable residents. By Jasmine Demers May 6 Investigations Florida think tank pushes welfare restrictions in Kentucky Jasmine Demers
May 2 Investigations Red Flags and Repeat Offenses: A woman’s death shines light on cracks in city’s domestic violence response A woman's death is putting a renewed focus on the flaws in the city's criminal justice system that harm victims of domestic violence, and allow offenders to avoid accountability. By Jacob Ryan May 2 Investigations Case shows cracks in city’s domestic violence response Jacob Ryan
Apr 1 Investigations Advocates say family drug courts could save Kentucky children, but state support is still limited By Jasmine Demers Apr 1 Investigations Family drug courts could save Kentucky children, but support is still limited Jasmine Demers
Mar 18 Investigations Kentucky kept collecting UK medical debt after acknowledging due process violations By Jared Bennett Mar 18 Investigations Kentucky kept collecting UK medical debt after acknowledging due process violations Jared Bennett
Feb 28 Investigations False testimony didn’t end these Kentucky state troopers’ careers Some troopers downplayed or misrepresented the force they had used. On other occasions, they misrepresented the facts under oath about what they or others had done. By R.G. Dunlop Feb 28 Investigations False testimony didn’t end these Kentucky state troopers’ careers R.G. Dunlop
Feb 24 Investigations Experts: Inadequate policies contribute to suicides at Louisville jail Experts say jail suicides are preventable with more stringent screening and mental health care. By Jared Bennett Feb 24 Investigations Inadequate policies likely contribute to Louisville jail suicides Jared Bennett
Feb 22 Investigations Accused of extortion, Louisville’s top prosecutor drops charges – but keeps cash Two years after seizing $380,000 from a St. Matthews man and using indictments his family as leverage to keep it, prosecutors dismissed charges - and kept most of the cash. By Jacob Ryan Feb 22 Investigations Louisville prosecutor drops charges – but keeps seized cash Jacob Ryan
Feb 15 Investigations Stimulus aid for former foster youth isn’t reaching most eligible Kentuckians With no system in place to track youth who age out of foster care, local advocates are concerned that many vulnerable youth will continue to be left without crucial relief. By Jasmine Demers Feb 15 Investigations Stimulus aid isn't reaching many Ky. former foster youth Jasmine Demers
Feb 11 Investigations KyCIR Amplify: A Ky. tornado survivor expected FEMA to help Kyla Staple’s Bowling Green home was destroyed when a tornado tore through her neighborhood in December. FEMA hasn't helped. By Jacob Ryan Feb 11 Investigations KyCIR Amplify: A Ky. tornado survivor expected FEMA to help Jacob Ryan
Feb 10 Investigations FEMA denials frustrate Kentucky tornado survivors After deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky, FEMA promised help. Two months later, fewer than 1 in 7 applicants are getting it. By Jacob Ryan Feb 10 Investigations FEMA denials frustrate Kentucky tornado survivors Jacob Ryan
Feb 1 Investigations Here’s the state legislation that could impact Kentucky youth The proposed bills cover a range of youth-related issues, including abortion, mental health for LGBTQ minors, corporal punishment and child abuse. By Jasmine Demers Feb 1 Investigations Here’s the state legislation that could impact Kentucky youth Jasmine Demers
Jan 26 Investigations No charges yet for former LMPD detective, despite investigator concluding he broke law Brian Bailey is accused of coercing women into serving as confidential informants, and sexually assaulting them. By Jason Riley, WDRB News and Jacob Ryan Jan 26 Investigations No charges yet for former LMPD detective Brian Bailey Jason Riley, WDRB News and Jacob Ryan
Jan 7 Investigations No-bid tornado cleanup contract in Graves County sparks squabble The $23.7 million, no-bid contract is under dispute in federal court after companies claim the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secretly gave the job to a preferred company. By Jacob Ryan Jan 7 Investigations No-bid cleanup contract in Graves County sparks squabble Jacob Ryan
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