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Our investigation found that the Trixie Foundation’s owner has been enabled by Kentucky’s woefully weak animal protection laws, by lax worker-safety enforcement and by the unwillingness of public officials to demand that he provide better care for his dogs and cats.
Heart of Fire was rebuilt through an arson relief program run by the federal government, and now the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has obtained a court order to sell the church.
The winner of the election will fill the vacancy in the 49th House District created by the December 13 death of Dan “Pope” Johnson.
Prosecutors said the alleged victim decided not to testify, and the case against the Daviess County businessman could no longer proceed.
Kentucky preacher-turned-politician Danny Ray Johnson calls himself “Pope.” But behind the state lawmaker’s persona — cultivated, built up and fine-tuned over decades — is a web of lies and deception. A mysterious fire. Attempted arson and false testimony. Alleged molestation in the church.
On this holiday, we give thanks to the Open Records Act, which allows us to present to you all of the complaints to the state-run capitol cafeteria in full, unredacted glory.
Miles was the focus of a Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting story that found Miles’ prosecution had tested the credibility of a criminal justice system when the defendant has connections in high places and the accuser has a far lower profile.
Western Kentucky businessman Billy Joe Miles will stand trial in September, following a judge’s ruling that he is mentally competent to stand trial.
Several topics of our coverage merited debate in the most recent legislative session. Here’s an update on what became law and what didn’t pass through the statehouse.
A bill to hold Kentucky’s no-jail jailers accountable for their work passed through the legislature this week and is awaiting Gov. Matt Bevin’s approval.