Kentucky’s Fatal Overdoses Just Hit Record Low
Kentucky sees a record drop in overdose deaths, but is this true progress or a dangerous pause before new threats emerge?
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Maria Sanchez: Derby weekend pays for our summer vacation.
Forget the track. For South Louisville, the Derby is a crucial economic lifeline, funneling thousands directly into homes for survival.
Berea Bank Killer Free. KSP Faces Fury.
Two bank employees were executed, yet the killer walks free. Why are KSP and FBI failing Berea, letting a murderer mock justice?
Lena Johnson: Derby Trafficking Is Systemic
Beneath the Derby’s façade, human trafficking festers. A survivor demands action, but are our 'boilerplate' responses enough to save victims now?
Sarah Smith: “Every parent’s worst nightmare” in KY-OH Amber Alert
An Amber Alert saved a child, but this "nightmare" reveals glaring cracks in the system. Why did it ever come to this?
KY Prison Med Logs Falsified: Inmates Denied Care
KY prison healthcare scandal: New testimony reveals falsified medical logs & systemic fraud, denying inmates vital care.
70% of McCracken County Residents Believe Key Bodycam Footage Is Withheld After Fatal Shooting
70% in McCracken County suspect key bodycam footage is hidden after a fatal probation officer shooting, fueling outrage and calls for transparency and reform.