A bill requiring kids who are charged with certain offenses to be imprisoned for up to two days is nearing final passage in the Kentucky Legislature. Judges and advocates worry the policy would hurt kids, but supporters say it would keep communities safe.

The Kentucky House passed a $39 million measure that includes spending to improve facilities and boost staffing in the state’s troubled juvenile justice system.

Katie Crews was sentenced to two years of probation Monday for her actions leading up to the death of local restaurant owner David “YaYa” McAtee in June 2020.

The two boys accused of killing two other teenagers will be in court again in March, after an initial hearing on Friday.

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel is promising to restore community trust in a Louisville Metro Police Department that’s currently under federal investigation. She took over last week as the interim police chief.

A 61-year-old man died while in custody of Louisville’s downtown jail Monday afternoon, the thirteenth such death in a little more than a year.

Kentucky Smart on Crime, a criminal justice reform coalition, wants to see legislation this year that will better support people with mental health issues and substance use disorder.

Gov. Andy Beshear has announced changes to Kentucky’s juvenile justice system that will house youth charged with serious or violent crimes at high-security facilities.

Police believe the shooting occurred after a fight spilled over into the parking lot. The suspected shooter is still at large.

Metro Council members want an audit of the police department’s record-keeping, after a watchdog group filed a lawsuit claiming the agency improperly destroyed complaints.