John Charlton
WHAS11 News
Louisville, KY, United States
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Federal court issues restraining order against troubled solar company
A federal court granted a temporary retraining order after the Attorneys General for both states investigated the company's "deceptive" business practices. → Read More
Pot politics? Majority leaders blocking majority support over medical marijuana in Kentucky
Even though medical marijuana has received support from Gov. Andy Beshear with executive action, it's still illegal but here's why lawmakers balk at the idea. → Read More
'Bogged down with opioids'; As Kentucky moves toward legal medical cannabis, other states profit
Cresco Labs has three cannabis cultivation facilities in the state to supply their stores and other vendors. The largest grow operation is in Lincoln. → Read More
'It is absolutely medicine for me': Mothers call on Kentucky lawmakers to pass medical marijuana for their children
Only 13 states remain without any form of legalized marijuana, and Kentucky and Indiana are two of them. → Read More
FOCUS | Exclusive look inside troubled Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Body camera footage shows the inside of the Jefferson Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Lyndon, Kentucky. → Read More
Many Kentucky school districts coming up short on state mandated S.R.O.'s
Kentucky lawmakers sound off on safety plans that are falling short in schools. For many, the year is starting without the planned number of armed resource officers. → Read More
Two years later, first wave of unemployment checks are arriving for Rex Burton
“Seems like disconnection from office to office, and misinformation,” Rex Burton complained. → Read More
American farmers prepare for beefed-up prices amid Ukrainian crisis
We've already seen how the war in Ukraine is hitting home at the gas pumps. But we're also expecting to feel the pinch in our pocketbooks with what we eat. → Read More
'That was the deciding factor': Family gets storm shelter after December tornadoes
The storm shelters go underground and the safe rooms are bolted into the ground. → Read More
What you need to know: How to search the sex offender registry in Kentucky, Indiana
The FOCUS investigative team found dozens of sex offenders with addresses matching long-term care facilities. Here is a guide to show you how to search your area. → Read More
Truck underride side guards to be researched
With most semis, there are large gaps between the bed of their trailers and the road. And those at times have been deadly danger zones for cars. → Read More
How a prefab storm shelter saved a Kentucky family's life
A family in Bremen, Kentucky was able to go underground when deadly tornadoes ripped through western Kentucky. → Read More
Rear guards on trucks now more scrutinized: Companies, drivers face hefty fines
The added scrutiny was included in the $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed in November. → Read More
Still Waiting: Legitimate unemployment filers frustrated over no payments
As Kentucky gets back to work more and more, there are still those who now have a job, but are still owed unemployment benefits. → Read More
Laws lacking to protect Kentucky's bourbon heritage
Bourbon is also the official spirit of the United States. However, little, if anything, is being done in the Kentucky to protect this huge part of its heritage. → Read More
Kentucky is in the slow lane when it comes to distracted driving laws
The FOCUS team dug into distracted driving laws and found in Kentucky they're pretty lax. Critics fear it's endangering lives. Our cameras caught drivers in the act. → Read More
Cheating in the bourbon market: Is the good stuff the real stuff?
The FOCUS team explores the growing popularity of Kentucky's has led to counterfeiting in the secondary market. → Read More
'I don't even have bus money, I'm that broke': Louisville man to lose house over unemployment struggles
David Timmons said he is close to losing his PRP house because he has struggled to receive unemployment. → Read More
'It has cost me a lot': Graduating with a diploma and student loan debt
FOCUS looks at the debt which often comes with a college degree and how it can be a lifelong financial struggle. → Read More
Kentucky's incarcerated population held hostage by identity theft
Kentucky's Office of Unemployment Insurance said it has received almost 50,000 reports of fraud through its website, unable to identify which are tied to prisoners. → Read More