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Could polio and measles make a comeback in Ky.? School vaccination rates say kids are vulnerable
Many Jefferson County kindergarten classrooms have low vaccination rates for measles and polio, which doctors say makes them vulnerable. The post Could polio and measles make a comeback in Ky.? School vaccination rates say kids are vulnerable appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Judge who signed Breonna Taylor search warrant loses reelection
Judge Mary Shaw, who signed the warrant that led to the death of Breonna Taylor, has been defeated by challenger Tracy Davis. The post Judge who signed Breonna Taylor search warrant loses reelection appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Are Kentucky judges disclosing everything they should?
Disclosures filed by judges and candidates for judicial office don’t reveal much about the candidates’ financial holdings, while gaps in oversight and lax enforcement make it difficult to hold judges accountable for potential conflicts of interest that might come up in court. The post Are Kentucky judges disclosing everything they should? appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Federal funding for natural disasters fails Ky. counties that need it most
A KyCIR analysis of federal hazard mitigation spending shows just how unevenly the money has been distributed, reflecting a process based more on competition than on need. Communities directly impacted by Kentucky’s recent disasters have received comparatively fewer federal hazard mitigation dollars than counties spared from the storms. The post Federal funding for natural disasters fails Ky. counties that need it most appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
City pays $1.8M to 3 women who accused former Louisville police detective of sexual assault
The three women said former Louisville police detective Brian Bailey coerced them to serve as confidential informants and sexually abused them. The post City pays $1.8M to 3 women who accused former Louisville police detective of sexual assault appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
$7.4M pandemic relief fund helps thousands of Kentucky foster youth
While many foster youth received direct aid, the state struggled to connect with the young people who qualified for pandemic funding. They reached about 40% of who they expected to be eligible. The post $7.4M pandemic relief fund helps thousands of Kentucky foster youth appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Get to know Lily Burris, KyCIR’s new wealth and poverty reporter
Report for America corps member Lily Burris has joined KyCIR's reporting team. She'll cover issues related to wealth and poverty in Kentucky. The post Get to know Lily Burris, KyCIR’s new wealth and poverty reporter appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Atlanta firm buys hundreds of west Louisville apartments as corporate landlord expansion continues
Benimax is one of several private-equity firms buying hundreds of apartments and single-family homes across Louisville and building rental portfolios. The post Atlanta firm buys hundreds of west Louisville apartments as corporate landlord expansion continues appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Franklin County judge rules state revenue department improperly collected medical debt for the University of Kentucky
A Franklin Circuit Court judge granted a partial judgment in favor of plaintiffs who claim the University of Kentucky’s hospital system used the state Department of Revenue to bypass due process and collect inflated medical debts. Parties to the case asked Judge Thomas Wingate to rule on threshold issues...
A corporate landlord’s takeover spotlights racial inequities and displacement fears in west Louisville
Amherst Residential has emerged as the biggest private landlord in west Louisville, where most residents are Black and more likely to rent rather than own their homes. The post A corporate landlord’s takeover spotlights racial inequities and displacement fears in west Louisville appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Letcher County jail evacuates after flood cuts off running water
The Kentucky Department of Corrections evacuated 117 people held at the Letcher County Jail after intense flooding. The post Letcher County jail evacuates after flood cuts off running water appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Incarcerated people pay more as inflation hits Kentucky prison stores
The private contractor operating prison commissaries in Kentucky increased prices by 7.2% on July 1 with DOC approval. The post Incarcerated people pay more as inflation hits Kentucky prison stores appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Shawnee Park police shooting highlights arrest warrant policy gaps
The department lacks clear guidelines for serving arrest warrants in public settings, according to a KyCIR review. The post Shawnee Park police shooting highlights arrest warrant policy gaps appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Here’s why KyCIR is investigating Louisville’s housing market – and how you can help
We’re launching a project to shed light on housing issues in Louisville that widen inequity between communities. The post Here’s why KyCIR is investigating Louisville’s housing market – and how you can help appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Louisvillians are dying under house arrest
Forty-six people on home incarceration have died since 2017 in Louisville, including seven in 2022 alone, according to data KyCIR requested from Metro Corrections. The post Louisvillians are dying under house arrest appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Here’s why most candidates running for judge in Kentucky don’t need your vote
Out of this year’s 289 nonpartisan judicial elections held across the state, 210 are uncontested. The post Here’s why most candidates running for judge in Kentucky don’t need your vote appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Get to know Patricia Borns, KyCIR’s new Wealth and Poverty Reporter
Patricia Borns is a Report for America fellow and will focus on wealth and poverty. She answered five key questions to help you get to know her better as an individual and a reporter. The post Get to know Patricia Borns, KyCIR’s new Wealth and Poverty Reporter appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
Get to know Adeshina Emmanuel, KyCIR’s new managing editor
Adeshina Emmanuel officially start June 13 and will manage KyCIR's five-person reporting team. He comes to KyCIR from Injustice Watch. The post Get to know Adeshina Emmanuel, KyCIR’s new managing editor appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
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.” The post Louisville public defenders claim ‘retaliation’ against union effort appeared first on Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
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