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LPM
After years of community discussion, the Jefferson County Board of Education settled on a $2 million plan to expand the district’s internal police force. It’s much bigger than expected.
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A new group of power-brokers is taking heat over accusations of self-dealing. -
Louisville’s new economic development apparatus is facing criticism for using a bank with connections to several of the group’s board members. -
State officials fielded 725 complaints last week about potential election irregularities. -
Despite board promises to consider start times that better align with student sleep patterns, JCPS staff want no changes next year. -
A recent rash of executions and high profile death penalty cases with credible claims of innocence show just how hard it is to overturn a death penalty conviction. Experts say that's by design. -
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball is examining Louisville’s Metropolitan Sewer District after Republican lawmakers asked for a review. -
Attorneys for a Kentucky man that’s spent four decades on death row for murder say a recent DNA test is proof he wasn’t the killer. -
Louisville Metro’s Inspector General will investigate unethical behavior and abuse of police authority stemming from a 2019 retirement party. -
Jefferson County Public Schools has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education, ending a 10-year investigation. -
JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio said under oath that he texted throughout last year’s first day busing crisis, but district officials won’t turn the messages over.
