Managing editor of collaboratives at Louisville Public Media: Kentucky Public Radio and the Appalachia+Mid-South Newsroom: 7 NPR stations across Ky., W. Va. and Tenn. Based out of Louisville, Ky. Young Author's Greenhouse Board. Mass shooting survivor
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Matt Bevin sentenced to jail time after failing to turn over financials www.lpm.org/news/2026-06...
At former Gov. Matt Bevin’s sentencing hearing. He was ordered to appear and is instead here on Zoom. Jonah Bevin’s atty says another bench warrant should be issued for him…
Our latest Porch Light newsletter has stories on Kudzu, data centers, rising power bills and abandoned oil and gas wells plus, reflections on growing up feeling like an outsider in the Appalachian foothills. Check it out: mailchi.mp/appalachiami...
Louisville police chief moves to fire, criminally investigate officer who fatally shot unarmed man www.lpm.org/news/2026-06...
Recent polling shows data centers are increasingly unpopular. That opposition was a factor in several local primary races in Kentucky where data center projects have popped up. www.lpm.org/news/2026-06...
Congressman Thomas Massie is on his way out. The Republican eccentric lost his primary challenge in northern Kentucky Tuesday under the immense pressure exerted by President Donald Trump to oust him. Here's what election results tell us. www.lpm.org/news/2026-05...
Congressman Thomas Massie led a “liberty” movement that gained power among the GOP in northern Kentucky. Is his primary defeat an anomaly, or a death knell? bit.ly/4dSTJ4a
A coalition of Kentucky Power customers are calling for increased transparency and rate review ahead of a state audit of the far-eastern Kentucky utility company. www.lpm.org/news/2026-06...
Kentucky jails play key role as Trump looks to deport millions. www.lpm.org/investigate/...
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has once again had an arrest warrant issued against him, this time for failing to appear in person amid his ongoing divorce and child support case. www.lpm.org/news/2026-05...
Bevin requested additional time, but his motion was denied by the judge hearing his divorce and child support case.
Congressman Thomas Massie led a “liberty” movement that gained power among the GOP in northern Kentucky. Is his primary defeat an anomaly, or death knell?
Congressman Thomas Massie is on his way out. The Republican eccentric lost his primary challenge in northern Kentucky Tuesday under the immense pressure exerted by President Donald Trump to oust him.
Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin has once again had an arrest warrant issued against him, this time for failing to appear in person amid his ongoing divorce and child support case.
Recent polling shows data centers are increasingly unpopular. That opposition was a factor in several local primary races in Kentucky where data center projects have popped up.
A coalition of Kentucky Power customers are calling for increased transparency and rate review ahead of a state audit of the far-eastern Kentucky utility company.
