Jan 25 Local News Senate Committee Passes Alternative Safety Measure for Buggies A proposal to allow more safety options for religious groups that operate buggies is making its way through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 75 unanimously passed committee today. It allows for one-inch reflective tape to be placed on buggies instead of a state-mandated reflective triangle. The change comes after many Amish in western Kentucky have […] By Kenny Colston Jan 25 Local News Senate Committee Passes Alternative Safety Measure for Buggies Kenny Colston
Jul 12 Local News Public Safety Survey Released A public safety survey for Metro Louisville is now available online. It’s part of Mayor Greg Fischer’s Merger 2.0 Task Force, which was formed to look at the progress of the 2003 merger between county and city governments. This is the second survey by the task force measuring public opinion of the public safety sector, […] By Devin Katayama Jul 12 Local News Public Safety Survey Released Devin Katayama
Jul 3 Local News NY Times on Fireworks Bans and Tax Revenue Several American cities, counties and states (including Kentucky) have recently lifted or relaxed longstanding bans on fireworks. As the New York Times reports, the changes are expected to generate more tax revenue for cash-strapped governments. And while some southern states have put new limits on pyrotechnics to avoid wildfires in the wake of dry weather, […] By Gabe Bullard Jul 3 Local News NY Times on Fireworks Bans and Tax Revenue Gabe Bullard
May 24 Local News Louisville Ranked Among Least Safe Cities for Pedestrians Louisville has been named one of the most dangerous midwestern cities for pedestrians by the group Transportation for America. The organization looked at pedestrian deaths from 2000 to 2009 and concluded that Louisville is the 19th most dangerous metro area in the country, and second in the Midwest, behind Detroit. Cassandra Culin with the Neighborhood […] By Gabe Bullard May 24 Local News Louisville Ranked Among Least Safe Cities for Pedestrians Gabe Bullard
May 13 Local News Louisville Ranked 4th in Postal Worker Dog Bites According to the United States Postal Service, 40 letter carriers in Louisville were attacked by dogs in 2010. That makes us 4th on the list of cities with the most attacks. The Postal Service says 5,669 postal workers were attacked nationwide in 2010. The announcement coincides with National Dog Bite Prevention Week (May 15-21). The […] By Dalton Main May 13 Local News Louisville Ranked 4th in Postal Worker Dog Bites Dalton Main
Apr 14 Environment Former Massey Foreman Pleads Guilty in Case Stemming From Upper Big Branch The first guilty plea has been entered in the federal criminal case that was launched after last year’s Upper Big Branch mine disaster in West Virginia. Former Massey Energy foreman Thomas Harrah’s plea agreement includes the admission that he faked his foreman’s credentials while working at Upper Big Branch, then lied to federal agents about […] By Gabe Bullard Apr 14 Environment Former Massey Foreman Pleads Guilty in Case Stemming From Upper Big Branch Gabe Bullard
Apr 4 Local News Bi-Annual Drug Toss Is Saturday On Saturday, April 9th, residents can give their expired or unneeded prescriptions to city officials, who will dispose of the drugs according to EPA standards. Drugs that are disposed of improperly can contaminate ground and drinking water. By Gabe Bullard Apr 4 Local News Bi-Annual Drug Toss Is Saturday Gabe Bullard
Mar 31 Politics Transportation Safety Board Chair Discusses Road Safety on Trip to Louisville Deborah Hersman left Washington D.C. Wednesday and is traveling in various semis to the Mid-American Truck Show in Louisville. Along the way, she's meeting with safety officials in West Virginia and Kentucky. By Gabe Bullard Mar 31 Politics Transportation Safety Board Chair Discusses Road Safety on Trip to Louisville Gabe Bullard
Mar 30 Politics National Transportation Safety Board Chair Traveling to Louisville Deborah A.P. Hersman will left Washington D.C. Wednesday, in the passenger seat of a tractor-trailer. She will ride with five different truck drivers on her trip, which is meant to give her first-hand knowledge of the challenges drivers face and any potential safety hazards on the roads. By Gabe Bullard Mar 30 Politics National Transportation Safety Board Chair Traveling to Louisville Gabe Bullard
Mar 29 Politics Nearly One Year After Upper Big Branch, Massey Cited for Safety Violations Massey Energy has received more than 80 citations for safety violations from federal investigators. The citations account for roughly half of those issued following special inspections in five states last month. By Gabe Bullard Mar 29 Politics Nearly One Year After Upper Big Branch, Massey Cited for Safety Violations Gabe Bullard
Mar 24 Politics Court Hears Appeal in Amish Vehicle Sign Case The sign is bright red and the Swartzentruber Amish do not believe in extravagant displays of color. Instead, they use reflective tape and lanterns. By Sheila Ash Mar 24 Politics Court Hears Appeal in Amish Vehicle Sign Case Sheila Ash
Feb 28 Local News Upper Big Branch Mine Security Chief Indicted The first indictment has been issued in a criminal probe into last year's explosion at Massey Energy's Upper Big Branch Mine that left 29 coal miners dead. The mine's Chief of Security Hughie Stover has been accused of lying to investigators and trying to destroy mine records. By Gabe Bullard Feb 28 Local News Upper Big Branch Mine Security Chief Indicted Gabe Bullard
Feb 9 Local News Judge Throws Out Suit Blaming Safety Officials For Coal Mine Fire Deaths A federal judge has determined that the widows of two men who died in a mine fire in West Virginia five years ago cannot hold federal mine inspectors responsible. The ruling comes in spite of an internal review that found the inspectors culpable. By Gabe Bullard Feb 9 Local News Judge Throws Out Suit Blaming Safety Officials For Coal Mine Fire Deaths Gabe Bullard
Jan 26 Local News Bellevue Bed Bug Ordinance May Not Be Enough The ordinance would require any bedding that's placed outside for trash collection to be wrapped in plastic so bed bugs can't escape. Research entomologist Jeff White with the New Jersey-based Bed Bug Central says that's a good first step, but more precautions should be taken. By Gabe Bullard Jan 26 Local News Bellevue Bed Bug Ordinance May Not Be Enough Gabe Bullard
Oct 5 Local News Fire Prevention Month Begins, Fire Deaths Down City and suburban firefighters Tuesday kicked off Fire Prevention Month, and firefighters again used the ceremony to stress the importance of basic home safety. By Gabe Bullard Oct 5 Local News Fire Prevention Month Begins, Fire Deaths Down Gabe Bullard