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 Investigations 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 Investigations A WFPL News Special: Black Youth Fare Worse In Ky.'s Justice System Kate Howard
Jun 12 Investigations Mayor Fischer’s Derby Party Bill: $109K. The Guest List? Secret Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s invite-only Derby weekend extravaganza cost taxpayers about $109,000 this year. But the mayor's office keeps the guest list secret. By Jacob Ryan Jun 12 Investigations Mayor Fischer’s Derby Party Bill: $109K. The Guest List? Secret Jacob Ryan
Jun 11 Investigations Second Sexual Assault Investigation Of Rep. Dan Johnson Brought Few New Details The probe was reopened by Louisville police last summer after the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting sought details on the investigation. By Jacob Ryan and R.G. Dunlop Jun 11 Investigations Months After Suicide, LMPD Closes Investigation of Rep. Dan Johnson Jacob Ryan and R.G. Dunlop
Jun 5 Investigations Despite Calls For Help, Bedbugs Infest Louisville Public Housing Complex City records show that residents in nearly half of all Dosker Manor apartments — more than 340 units — have complained about bedbugs in the last two and a half years. By Jacob Ryan Jun 5 Investigations Despite Calls For Help, Public Housing Residents Live With Bedbugs Jacob Ryan
May 7 Investigations After Animal Cruelty Charges, Why Does Trixie Foundation Still Have Hundreds of Animals? There appear to be no immediate plans to remove any more of the approximately 200 animals that remain in Randy Skaggs’ custody while he awaits trial. By R.G. Dunlop and John Boel May 7 Investigations Eastern Kentucky Shelter Still Has Animals Despite Cruelty Charges R.G. Dunlop and John Boel
Apr 24 Investigations KyCIR Wins Peabody Award, Radio’s Most Prestigious Honor The investigation was one of 30 winners across television, radio, podcast, and web programming broadcast in 2017. By Staff Apr 24 Investigations KyCIR Wins Peabody Award Staff
Apr 16 Investigations International Talent, Questions Follow Louisville’s New Basketball Academy A recruiter brings high school basketball players from around the world to Louisville — and controversy follows. By Eleanor Klibanoff Apr 16 Investigations International Talent, Questions Follow Louisville's New Basketball Academy Eleanor Klibanoff
Apr 10 Investigations KyCIR, ‘The Pope’s Long Con’ Named A Peabody Award Finalist The Peabody Awards honor the nation’s most powerful storytelling in television, radio and digital media. The 60 finalists were chosen from 1,200 entries. By Staff Apr 10 Investigations KyCIR, 'The Pope's Long Con' Named A Peabody Award Finalist Staff
Apr 2 Investigations KyCIR’s ‘The Pope’s Long Con’ Wins National Investigative Award The judges called the project "a powerful and ultimately heartbreaking entry," and noted that KyCIR handled itself "with compassion and sensitivity" in the days after the story aired. By Staff Apr 2 Investigations 'The Pope's Long Con' Wins National Investigative Award Staff
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 26 Investigations Bill In Kentucky Senate Could Keep Doctor Discipline Secret The bill would allow discipline for licensed professionals to be meted out via a "private letter of admonishment” By Eleanor Klibanoff Mar 26 Investigations Bill In Kentucky Senate Could Keep Doctor Discipline Secret Eleanor Klibanoff
Mar 21 Investigations The Government Rebuilt Dan Johnson’s Church. Now It’s Foreclosing On It Heart of Fire was rebuilt through an arson relief program. Now the federal government is foreclosing on the church for non-payment. By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan Mar 21 Investigations The Government Rebuilt Dan Johnson's Church. Now It's Foreclosing On It R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan
Mar 14 Investigations Southern Indiana White Nationalist Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges Matthew Heimbach was arrested Tuesday for felony domestic battery in southern Indiana -- potentially violating his probation in Kentucky By Eleanor Klibanoff Mar 14 Investigations White Nationalist Matthew Heimbach Arrested On Domestic Violence Charges Eleanor Klibanoff