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After Animal Cruelty Charges, Why Does Trixie Foundation Still Have Hundreds of Animals?

By R.G. Dunlop and John Boel/WAVE 3 News | May 7, 2018

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.

Government

The Government Rebuilt Dan Johnson’s Church. Now It’s Foreclosing On It

By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan | March 21, 2018

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.

In Special Election, Bullitt County Voters To Pick Between Polar Opposites

By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan | February 12, 2018

The winner of the election will fill the vacancy in the 49th House District created by the December 13 death of Dan “Pope” Johnson.

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State To Drop Rape Case Against Billy Joe Miles

By Kate Howard and R.G. Dunlop | January 9, 2018

Prosecutors said the alleged victim decided not to testify, and the case against the Daviess County businessman could no longer proceed.

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Special Report: The Pope’s Long Con

By R.G. Dunlop and Jacob Ryan | December 11, 2017

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.

Bon Appétit: Here Are All The Complaints To The Capitol Cafeteria

By R.G. Dunlop | November 22, 2017

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.

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Billy Joe Miles To Stand Trial In January On Sodomy, Bribery Charges

By R.G. Dunlop | November 8, 2017

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.

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Billy Joe Miles Ruled Competent To Stand Trial

By R.G. Dunlop | July 25, 2017

Western Kentucky businessman Billy Joe Miles will stand trial in September, following a judge’s ruling that he is mentally competent to stand trial.

Government

What Did, Didn’t Make It Through This Legislative Session

By R.G. Dunlop | April 3, 2017

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.

Criminal Justice

Bill To Hold No-Jail Jailers Accountable Heads To Governor

By R.G. Dunlop | March 17, 2017

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.

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