Top Story
Louisville Police Routinely Bust Down Doors In Hunt For Drugs
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The city banned no-knocks, but that doesn’t affect how LMPD uses “forced entry.” Records show they bust doors down an average of twice a week.
Coronavirus
Ky. Still Can’t Waive Unemployment Overpayment Debt
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The most recent federal coronavirus relief package finally grants states that option, but it will have no effect in Kentucky. That’s because debt forgiveness still isn’t allowed under state law.
Top Story
While Women Make Gains In Police Jobs, Ky. Agencies Are Increasingly Male
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Women are making strides in police forces across the country. But in Kentucky, progress remains distant.
coronavirus
Our COVID-19 Tracker Gives You County-Level Data On The Coronavirus
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Since Kentucky’s first COVID-19 patient was confirmed nearly a month ago, cases of the disease caused by the novel coronavirus have continued to increase in the state. Along with that increase in cases comes an increase in questions:
How many cases are there around me? How many people in my community have died? How do other health issues increase the risk of serious illness due to coronavirus in my community? These questions are hard to answer right now due to the speed at which data are being reported.
When COVID-19 Slammed Rural Ky. Counties, It Found More Vulnerable Patients
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People in rural areas are typically sicker, older and have less access to regular healthcare than other communities.
Government
Auditor: We Don’t Know How Much Kentucky Owes In Unemployment Benefits
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KyCIR has documented the unemployment office’s hurried steps to make payments quickly as the pandemic shut down businesses in the spring.
consent decree
What Could Be Next For Louisville Police In A Biden Administration
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The Trump administration rarely got involved in local policing. But might Louisville Metro Police see federal intervention under President-elect Biden?
Coronavirus
How Kentucky Missed Out On A $90 Million Unemployment Upgrade
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The federal government set aside $7 billion in 2009 to modernize the nation’s unemployment systems. Kentucky left its portion on the table.
Criminal Justice
Transparency Questions Follow KSP’s Handling Of LMPD Shooting
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The reform could have major repercussions for transparency and accountability — the exact issues this change was intended to address.
Criminal Justice
Jefferson County Judges Reject Rules To Increase Search Warrant Transparency
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The judges met confidentially Tuesday and didn’t answer questions about the vote until Friday afternoon.