Caitlin McGlade
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Louisville, KY, United States
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State Cabinets Appeal Order To Pay KyCIR’s Legal Fees
Two state cabinets are appealing a judge’s order that they must reimburse the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting for legal costs after withholding public records. Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip J. Shepherd ruled this spring that the Labor and Finance and Administration cabinets “willfully” violated open records laws when they refused to release the names … → Read More
At Dangerous Kentucky Dams, Locals Aren’t Prepared For Disaster
Eighty Kentucky dams have deficiencies and are deemed high-hazard, because a breach would threaten lives or property. Only six of those dams have complete emergency plans. → Read More
In Reversal, Kentucky Will Disclose Details Of Horse Racing Fatalities
After a KyCIR story showed Kentucky was more secretive than other horse-racing states, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission is releasing details about horse racing fatalities. → Read More
With Race Horse Deaths Under Scrutiny, Ky. Keeps Details Secret
In other states with major races, horse deaths are public record. But not in Kentucky, where regulators say the information is protected. → Read More
Kentucky Horse Tracks Paid For Their Own Video Gambling Regulations
Keeneland, Ellis Park, Kentucky Downs and two machine manufacturers paid more than $845,000 for testing services with virtually no direct oversight from the horse racing commission. → Read More
Vote For Your Favorite Home Builder? You Might Have Used A Jefferson County Voting Machine
Union halls, churches and other groups have paid the clerk’s office for decades to use their voting machines and employees for their private elections. The state auditor’s office has questioned the program’s legality for at least five years. → Read More
Two more crashes, four more deaths. Why are churches still using unsafe vans?
A rollover crash killed three teens along a Missouri highway this month after a tire blowout on their church van, a vehicle many consider dangerous. → Read More
Two more crashes, four more deaths. Why are churches still using unsafe vans?
A rollover crash killed three teens along a Missouri highway this month after a tire blowout on their church van, a vehicle many consider dangerous. → Read More
Two more crashes, four more deaths. Why are churches still using unsafe vans?
A rollover crash killed three teens along a Missouri highway this month after a tire blowout on their church van, a vehicle many consider dangerous. → Read More
What to look for in a magnet program
Districts are constantly adding new magnet schools to their roster. Here are the latest. → Read More
Thinking about charter schools? Here are key considerations
Almost 20 new charter schools opened in South Florida this year. Here's the scoop on them. → Read More
School where kids hit teachers turns around. Here's how
Six Broward elementary schools and Palm Beach schools that have earned failing letter grades in recent years are slated for big changes. → Read More
PTA threw pep rally to push kindness. They also broke law
The organizers had students release balloons with strings attached. But those can kill a variety of marine life who accidentally ingest them → Read More
Boy accidentally stabs himself with pencil; teachers save his life
An Equestrian Trails Elementary third grade student punctured an artery with a pencil. Paramedics say it could have killed him. → Read More
Boy accidentally stabs self with pencil; teachers save his life
An Equestrian Trails Elementary third grade student punctured an artery with a pencil. Paramedics say it could have killed him. → Read More
Broward Superintendent Runcie gets salary, benefits hike
The Broward School board approved Runcie’s contract Tuesday, which brings his pay to $335,000 and extends his employment through June 30, 2023. → Read More
Mom sues after school bus aide repeatedly assaults autistic boy
The mother argues that the district violated her son's rights granted by the Americans with Disabilities Act. → Read More
Broward proposes new school for gifted kids in grades 3-12
Broward schools continue to plan for new ways to beat competition in world of school choice. → Read More
Middle school hopes farm program will feed students and grow enrollment
Students would grow fruits and vegetables and then possibly partner with Publix to share their yields or sell them on site, farmer’s market style. → Read More
Gov. Rick Scott to seek $1 million for Jewish school safety
The decision to seek money for Jewish school safety comes after a wave of anti-Semitic threats in the last year. → Read More