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Jail cell

Phone Calls Still Won’t Be Free When Louisville Jail Gives Up Profit

By Jared Bennett | August 10, 2021

The jail’s contract with Securus Technologies will have to be renegotiated to lower costs for incarcerated people’s loved ones.

Should Record-High COVID-19 Cases Bring Restrictions? It’s Complicated

As Courts Reopen, An Eviction Crisis Looms

Beshear Administration Ends Records Appeal, Will Pay KyCIR's Legal Fees

State Cabinets Appeal Order To Pay KyCIR’s Legal Fees

wide shot of the Kentucky senate chamber
foundation for government accountability

Meet the Florida think tank pushing for welfare restrictions in Kentucky

By Jasmine Demers | May 6, 2022

A conservative dark money group is influencing public welfare laws in Kentucky, and advocates say it could have a detrimental impact on access to benefits for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Government

FEMA denials frustrate Kentucky tornado survivors

By Jacob Ryan | February 10, 2022

After deadly tornadoes hit Kentucky, FEMA promised help. Two months later, fewer than 1 in 7 applicants are getting it.

Government
The facade of a tornado-gutted building stands against a deep blue sky

No-bid tornado cleanup contract in Graves County sparks squabble

By Jacob Ryan | January 7, 2022

The $23.7 million, no-bid contract is under dispute in federal court after companies claim the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers secretly gave the job to a preferred company.

Government

A handful of companies dominate road work in Kentucky. The state looks the other way.

By Jacob Ryan and Jared Bennett | December 21, 2021

The state Transportation Cabinet’s bidding system allows a handful of large companies to avoid serious competition for jobs.

Ky. Unemployment Office Is Waiving Overpayment Debts, But It’s Invite-Only

By Jared Bennett | August 25, 2021

The state has approved about a third of debt waiver requests — and most people can’t even apply.

In West End, Sewer Odors Are A Long-Standing Problem

By Lily Burris | August 10, 2021

Nearly all of the high-complaint ZIP codes are in the West End, which is predominantly Black, historically underserved by city services and closest to the state’s oldest and biggest wastewater treatment plant.

Criminal Justice
Jail cell

Kentucky Jails Made $9.6 Million Off Jail Communication In FY2020

By Jared Bennett | July 15, 2021

His survey found “verbal” contracts, expired contracts or contracts signed without a formal bid process. The terms often included “technology grants” that were left open to interpretation, a one-time “signing bonus,” lines of credit for capital improvements and other incentive payments.

Criminal Justice

The Pandemic Isolated Incarcerated People. Kentucky And Securus Cashed In

By Jared Bennett | July 14, 2021

The Department of Corrections made at least $3.2 million last year off incarcerated people’s phone calls.

Top Story

In-Person Prison Visits Return, But Strict Rules Leave Children Out

By Jasmine Demers | June 21, 2021

In-person visits at state prisons will be non-contact, scheduled ahead of time and all guests must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They also have to be vaccinated — and over 18, even though children 12 and older are eligible for vaccination. 

Brian Bailey

LMPD Detective Resigns Amid Sexual Abuse Probe

By Jacob Ryan, KyCIR and Jason Riley, WDRB News | June 18, 2021

Facing accusations of sexual misconduct that date as far back as 2016, Det. Brian Bailey has resigned from the Louisville Metro Police Department.

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