Paula Vasan
WHAS11 News
Louisville, KY, United States
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Sexual assault survivor says Louisville hospital 'failed' her, cost her justice
One survivor said a Louisville hospital "failed her" when they didn't give her quick access to what's considered to be the most important piece of forensic evidence. → Read More
FOCUS: Louisville wastewater used for early detection of COVID-19 in community
For more than a year, we've been probing into how wastewater has been used to track the spread of COVID-19. → Read More
Innocent behind bars | How the Kentucky Innocence Project works to prevent wrongful convictions
Kentucky Innocence Project is working to prevent wrongful convictions through education, with their annual Crime Scene Investigation exercise, also known as CSI Day. → Read More
Innocent behind bars | She went to prison at 16, now she's a pardoned, wrongfully convicted woman and Kentucky doesn't compensate
Johnetta Carr spent nearly four years behind bars and another nine years on parole and being monitored for good behavior. → Read More
'There is no way this lawsuit can hold on' | Attorney says Mayfield candle factory lawsuit has no chance in court
A Louisville attorney said he is doubtful a lawsuit against Mayfield Consumer Products will stand in court due to the way workplace incidents are investigated. → Read More
Mayfield candle factory employees file lawsuit against company after tornado destroys building, leaves 8 dead
The 10-page class-action lawsuit alleges the candle factory, owned by Mayfield Consumer Products, was indifferent to the safety of its employees. → Read More
'There's no basement in this building.' | Attorney looking to take legal action against Mayfield factory
In 2019, federal regulators found 12 violations and fined Mayfield Consumer Products more than $16K. Six of those violations were listed as “serious.” → Read More
Retired librarian says incident involving Western principal highlights growing violence issue in JCPS
A former staff member at Western High School said the lack of discipline at JCPS school is leading to a rise in violence among students. → Read More
'The verbal abuse is horrid': School bus driver for 20 years says students behavior could be driving the shortage
Across Kentucky, school officials have estimated we need more than 1,500 bus drivers. → Read More
Hope in sight for Louisville man evicted while in hospital
FOCUS explains what progress has taken place just one day after our investigation aired. → Read More
VERIFY: Yes, there is a Christmas tree shortage this year, here's why
So, we can verify that yes, there is a Christmas tree shortage this year. Whether you want a real or a fake tree, plan ahead as far as you can. → Read More
Unvaccinated COVID-19 patients put strain on hospitals
Gary Borland said getting into a hospital for surgery has been a challenge. Experts said hospital beds have been filled largely by people who aren’t vaccinated. → Read More
Fake COVID-19 cards sold online as more businesses require proof of vaccination
Across the country, officials are calling for a crackdown on fake COVID-19 vaccine cards being sold online. → Read More
How statewide bus driver shortages are affecting local school districts
Among Louisville’s biggest school districts, there are more than 1,100 job openings, according to recent data collected by the Kentucky Education Association. → Read More
Louisville therapist inspired by man's story offers free help
Therapist David Ianke said he’s received about 60% more calls for mental health counseling over the last year of the pandemic. → Read More
'It came in the nick of time': About 46,000 Louisville families to receive child tax credit
Thousands of families are getting some extra cash as a result of a new and expanded child tax credit. → Read More
Why are lawmakers trying to prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's sports?
A record number of anti-transgender bills relating to school sports were filed in 36 states in 2021. → Read More
Kentucky public schools sue over impact opioid crisis has on students
Public schools across Kentucky are banding together in a new lawsuit. They’re suing a major company over the opioid epidemic. → Read More
New study investigates possible long-term impact of tear gas
Tear gas is a type of chemical compound. It makes people temporarily unable to function, causing intense irritation to the eyes, mouth, throat, lungs and skin. → Read More
Kentucky tax preparer refusing business to LGBTQ couples
He claims he is the victim of discrimination. LGBTQ advocates, meanwhile, call his actions discriminatory. → Read More