Criminal Justice
Punished: Louisville Teens Charged As Adults Are Almost Always Black
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Of 126 individuals charged as “youthful offenders” in Jefferson County, 117 of them — 93 percent — were black.
KyCIR In 2019: Our Year In Investigations
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In 2019, the KyCIR team broke news on politics, horse racing, criminal justice and more. Take a look back with us at some of the year’s biggest and most impactful investigations.
Environment
What The Ohio River Petrochemical Buildout Means
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The demolition of the R.E. Burger plant is symbolic of one of the most significant energy transitions in U.S. history.
Government
These Details About Kentucky Race Horse Deaths Were Secret, Until Now
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Search our database of every racing-related horse death in Kentucky since 2010.
Criminal Justice
State: We Can’t Afford To Run Louisville’s Juvenile Jail
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If Louisville’s detention center closes at the end of the year, Louisville youth will be sent to facilities throughout the state — an outcome that families and city officials have feared will make it harder for youth to see family and attorneys and get services.
Criminal Justice
Proposed Budget Cuts Bring Fears About What’s Next For Louisville’s Jailed Youth
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If Louisville closes its juvenile jail, it’s still unclear whether the state would open a new facility or send Louisville youth to other regional detention centers.
danny carroll
Ky. State Senator Says He Didn’t Write The Bill He Filed Restricting Records Access
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A state senator who pre-filed a bill that would broadly restrict access to public records said the bill was authored by someone else, and he’s open to making changes based on transparency concerns. State Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, said in an interview with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting on Monday evening that he’s listening to criticism about his proposed legislation. As written, it would exempt several state agencies and local officials from having to release personnel records, disciplinary records, financial information and other information to the public. If this bill were to become law, records custodians could be held personally liable and fined for releasing private information — and requesters seeking records for an “improper” purpose could be ordered to pay attorney’s fees in a subsequent lawsuit. The bill defines “improper” as a request that’s frivolous, or intended to cause someone to violate the provision.
2018
2018: Our Year In Investigations
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We brought you groundbreaking stories about everything from infestations in public housing to workplace deaths and widespread sexual harassment complaints in state government. Take a look back at some of our most popular investigations, and see what’s happened since they published.
Fatal Flaws
Fatal Flaws: ‘The Good, The Bad And The Ugly’ Of State Worker Safety Plans
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Twenty-eight states and territories regulate workplaces themselves, rather than defer to the feds. Some of these programs are effective; others, like Kentucky’s, fall short.
Fatal Flaws
Fatal Flaws: A Teenager Dies On The Job. His Family’s Work Begins
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A prosecutor thought Grant Oakley’s workplace death might be grounds for a homicide charge. He turned to the state investigation for proof.