May 24 Southern Indiana What a two-thirds turnover in three years means for New Albany’s city council New Albany’s two longest-serving council members both died within the last year, and another member could leave for county government soon. By John Boyle May 24 Southern Indiana What a two-thirds turnover means for New Albany’s city council John Boyle
May 24 Community A gunman killed at least 18 children and 2 adults at a Texas elementary school The 18-year-old suspect allegedly shot his grandmother before he entered the school. By Vanessa Romo, NPR May 24 Community Gunman kills at least 18 children and 2 adults at a Texas school Vanessa Romo, NPR
May 24 Economy Kentucky, Ohio governors ask feds for $2 billion Brent Spence Bridge fix The $2.8 billion project includes the construction of a companion bridge alongside the existing structure. By Divya Karthikeyan May 24 Economy Kentucky, Ohio governors ask feds for $2 billion Brent Spence Bridge fix Divya Karthikeyan
May 24 Metro Louisville Louisville elections officials will tally votes again in close Metro Council, U.S. House primaries State law allows what’s called a “recanvass” any time candidates are separated by less than 1 percent of the vote. Incumbent District 5 Metro Council Member Donna Purvis beat her opponent Ray Barker in the Democratic primary by just 35 votes. And Stuart Ray won the Republican primary for the District 3 U.S. House seat by just 58 votes. By Roberto Roldan May 24 Metro Louisville Elections officials to re-tally votes in close primaries Roberto Roldan
May 24 Health DOJ investigating state mental health resources in Louisville It's focused on whether a lack of mental health resources in Kentucky causes unnecessary institutionalizations or increased encounters with police. By Aprile Rickert May 24 Health DOJ investigating state mental health resources in Louisville Aprile Rickert
May 24 Metro Louisville New allegations of abuses by Louisville police in VICE News investigation A new, two-part VICE News investigation details a number of alleged abuses by Louisville Metro Police detectives. By Amina Elahi May 24 Metro Louisville New allegations of abuses by Louisville police in VICE News investigation Amina Elahi
May 24 Podcasts Words for the People: Where do you call home? Ky. Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson explores the many sides of home, and the stories that make us who we are. By Sally Evans May 24 Podcasts Words for the People: Where do you call home? Sally Evans
May 23 Coronavirus COVID-19 cases on the rise in Jefferson County, risk level still medium Jefferson County is reporting the highest number of COVID-19 cases since February, although hospitalizations haven't jumped. By Aprile Rickert May 23 Coronavirus COVID-19 cases on the rise in Jefferson County, risk level still medium Aprile Rickert
May 23 Kentucky Politics Charles Booker’s primary win was historic. But his Senate run against Rand Paul faces a tough road ahead Booker has already made history as the first Black nominee in a federal election in Kentucky. But he’s hoping his candidacy will do more. By Divya Karthikeyan May 23 Kentucky Politics Booker’s primary win was historic, but his Senate run will be tough Divya Karthikeyan
May 23 Arts and Culture Ky. American Idol winner the latest star from the country music highway Noah Thompson, a 20-year-old construction worker from a small town in eastern Kentucky, won American Idol on Sunday night. By Ryan Van Velzer May 23 Arts and Culture Another (country) star is born: Kentuckian wins American Idol Ryan Van Velzer
May 23 Metro Louisville Law enforcement releasing few details about Omari Cryer killing by U.S. Marshal Omari Cryer, 25, has been identified as the man shot and killed by U.S. Marshals in west Louisville last week. By Roberto Roldan and Michael J. Collins May 23 Metro Louisville Officials release few details about killing by U.S. Marshal Roberto Roldan and Michael J. Collins
May 23 Community Louisville public defenders claim ‘retaliation’ against union effort In a complaint issued on May 19, the regional director of the National Labor Relations Board based in Cincinnati accuses the office management, led by Chief Public Defender Leo Smith, of violating federal labor laws by “failing and refusing to bargain collectively and in good faith.” By Jared Bennett May 23 Community Louisville public defenders claim ‘retaliation’ against union effort Jared Bennett
May 23 Health This week on WFPL: Youth mental health during COVID-19 An hour-long special explores how young people are coping with stress during the pandemic. By Staff May 23 Health This week on WFPL: Youth mental health during COVID-19 Staff
May 23 Environment Ky. electric vehicle adoption lags behind major manufacturing investments Automotive manufacturers are flocking to Kentucky to build electric vehicle batteries, but electric vehicles still make up only a fraction of the cars on the road. By Ryan Van Velzer May 23 Environment Ky. electric vehicle adoption lags behind major manufacturing investments Ryan Van Velzer