Louisville police watchdog 'alarmed' after data shows potential bias in LMPD traffic stops

Last year, Black drivers were more than twice as likely as white drivers to be searched by Louisville police officers during a traffic stop. That’s the topline finding in a report given to the Louisville Metro Police Department from its own hired consultant.

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State elections expert confirms voting assignment issues in Louisville

After an LPM News investigation uncovered errors that caused voters to get the wrong ballots in Jefferson County, a review by a state specialist discovered potential issues at more than 2,100 addresses in Jefferson County.

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West Kentucky puppetry exhibition highlights intersection of folk art and storytelling

Retta Folsom has spent much of her life telling stories to children with the help of puppets she's created through the decades.

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Atomic nightclub on Bardstown Road to reopen Friday with enhanced safety measures

After Louisville officials shut down Atomic in June citing dangerous conditions, the Bardstown Road venue says it will reopen Friday enacting new steps for safety.

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Jefferson County Clerk, state elections officials offer dueling takes on ballot errors

The Jefferson County Clerk’s office may need additional funding from Louisville Metro to complete an audit of precinct assignments for nearly 600,000 addresses.

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Voters across Louisville may have gotten the wrong ballots – for years

LPM News uncovered that voters from more than 1,800 households may have cast incorrect ballots due to an error by the Jefferson County Clerk’s office. In some instances, this affected where they voted...

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LISTEN: 1,000 Kentuckians with disabilities to lose medical services, Beshear blames budget cuts

The state-owned Lee Specialty Clinic serves 1,300 patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration has slashed its budget by millions, blaming state budget...

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Louisville YMCA camp disenrolled 10-year-old, saying his diabetes was too difficult to manage

Kids with type diabetes can face difficulties in finding safe and accessible summer childcare, including one 10-year-old in Louisville.

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ARC owner Tim Robinson pleads not guilty to federal fraud charges

Kentucky Addiction Recovery Care owner Tim Robinson pleaded not guilty to three federal felony charges related to an alleged scheme to defraud multiple lenders.

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Louisville could use opioid settlement ‘blood money’ to cover existing expenses

Louisville officials and local advocates disagree over how to spend opioid settlement funds in the next city budget.

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Former Louisville police officer who shot unarmed man indicted for homicide, manslaughter

Nathan Stotts shot Martin Nitzken Jr. while he was showing signs of a mental break.

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Louisville could use opioid settlement ‘blood money’ to cover existing expenses

Louisville officials and local advocates disagree over how to spend opioid settlement funds in the next city budget.

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Author, activist Stacey Abrams explains using about storytelling to make people feel smarter

Stacey Abrams joins LPM’s “Race Unwrapped” to discuss the power of storytelling.

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Louisville officer who fatally shot unarmed man resigns before being fired

Louisville Metro Police say officer Nathan Stotts, who killed an unarmed man in late May, is no longer employed by the department.

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How kudzu became the 'vine that ate the South'

Kudzu is an invasive vine that's become a persistent problem in the American South. But there are efforts to tackle it.

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Matt Bevin sentenced to jail time after failing to turn over financials

Bevin requested additional time, but his motion was denied by the judge hearing his divorce and child support case.

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Former Shelby County basketball coach accused of sexual misconduct will get salary pay, avoid firing

Records show that rather than terminate Chris Gaither, the district is allowing him to resign.

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Kentucky Addiction Recovery Care owner Tim Robinson indicted for fraud scheme

ARC has been under federal investigation for alleged Medicaid billing fraud for two years, but Tim Robinson’s indictment was for an unrelated tax credit fraud scheme.

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LPM News clinches three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Local news on Kentucky that tackled data centers, government surveillance and civic knowledge won three prestigious awards.

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In Louisville, 911 calls wait too long, report finds

A new investigative report finds Louisville dispatchers below national standard for 911 answer time.

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Kentucky is rebuilding after last year’s deadly tornado, with eyes towards the next severe storm

It’s been one year since a devastating tornado destroyed multiple neighborhoods in London, Kentucky, killing 17 people in Laurel County. Residents are still working to rebuild their homes, many with f...

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Golfers, movie makers and the festival guy: Mayor spends $95k on Derby guests

Keeping with tradition, taxpayers pay for the Louisville mayor’s Derby fun.

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Louisville's 2026 primary election voter guide

The 2026 Kentucky primary race guide from LPM and Kentucky Public Radio.

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‘How can that be?’ Records reveal cause of recent Louisville jail death

Dehydration contributed to the death of a 21-year-old immigrant inside Louisville’s jail in February, according to his death certificate.

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Louisville Tool Library builds connection beyond borrowed gear

Louisville Tool Library founding volunteer Katherine Keeney talks about how a volunteer-run lending library for tools became a growing community hub for classes, projects and connection.

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