Sylvia Goodman

It’s the word “emitter” that gets me

Republicans spar over chance at McConnell’s seat at 145th annual Fancy Farm picnic With only one Democrat speaking at the western Kentucky political event, the jabs and jeers of Fancy Farm turned inwards as the GOP candidates jockeyed for the opportunity to replace U.S. Sen. Mitch M...

ANNND here it is! All you need to know about this year's Fancy Farm and the latest on the GOP primary to replace McConnell

(unless you're there for the bingo and barbecue)

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If you ever wondered if Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Shea Nickell can sing, wonder no longer

(From the West Ky GOP Rally)

do you think it would be an ethics breach to stand up and play it myself as he leaves the mic

Yup! I’m with @kentuckypublicradio.org and I’m joined by my colleagues @wkmsfm.bsky.social this weekend. Funding concerns are definitely real but we’re keeping our coverage going!

"The state’s investigation found that in his final hours of life at Brooklawn, Ja’Ceon was publicly shamed, verbally abused, left in his room alone for nearly six hours and held down by two staff members until he lost consciousness." based on records obtained and publicized by KyCIR

Fatal failures: What happened in the final hours of Ja'Ceon Terry's life A report obtained by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services offers new details into what happened at Brooklawn, a foster care facility...

KyCIR literally did report on it. That's why we're following up to continue holding prosecutors accountable for not acting on our reporting. This is the 2023 report --> www.lpm.org/investigate/...

'I don't want to go to jail' Hundreds cited under Kentucky camping ban in first year Homeless service providers across Kentucky say new laws and increased enforcement has driven homeless Kentuckians into hiding.

Hundreds of Kentuckians have been cited in the year since a new state law went into effect making it a crime to sleep outside. Advocates & service providers say this is pushing them farther from populated areas and the resources that can help them move out of homelessness. From
@sylviaruthg.lpm.org

From ACLU of KY: “A free press is critical to a functioning democracy, and those members of the press who, like our clients, merely cover a story enjoy the full protection of the U.S. and Kentucky constitutions to do so. We look forward to zealously defending them in court.” 👏 👏 👏

YouTube video by Cincinnati Public Radio Covington Police arrest people at anti-ICE march across Roebling Bridge

Per ACLU, the two Cincinnati reporters who were arrested while they covered an ICE protest as it crossed the bridge into Covington, Ky have had the most serious charges dropped but are still facing misdemeanors

Story from our partners at WVXU TK, but here's a video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX76...

Renters burn lease violations as tenants union seeks to expand in Kentucky A Louisville judge has issued temporary protections for unionizing renters facing alleged retaliation as the Louisville Tenants Union expands into more rural parts of the state.

A Louisville judge has issued temporary protections for unionizing renters facing alleged retaliation in Brandenburg and Flemingsburg, as the Louisville Tenants Union expands into more rural parts of the state. From @sylviaruthg.lpm.org

Kentucky bill to cut state worker protections heads to governor Kentucky’s worker safety authority would no longer be able to enforce any rules that are more strict than federal minimums. What supporters call business friendly, one Democrat described as a “race to...

Here was my original reporting on the Ky bill

The trump admin proposed changes range from standards governing exposure to harmful substances to working conditions at constructions sites and in mines

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Trump's Labor Department proposes more than 60 rule changes in a push to deregulate workplaces The U.S. Department of Labor is aiming to rewrite or repeal more than 60 “obsolete” workplace regulations adopted under previous presidential administrations.

Reminder: Ky General Assembly passed a bill just this year rolling back any state-specific worker protection rules

So Kentucky is largely reliant on federal minimums for workplace safety

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Planned Parenthood closing Evansville, Ind. center to focus resources on other clinics, telehealth Planned Parenthood will close its Evansville, Indiana, location in September.

Planned Parenthood will close its Evansville, Ind. health clinic. @lpm.org's Southern Indiana reporter lays out what this means for patients there and across Indiana, and how it's connected to the Trump admin. and GOP-run Congress's attempt to defund PP.

We found out about this when Pam Bondi put out this tweet (Greenberg sent out a statement explaining an hour later)

Louisville mayor reverses immigration policy after DOJ threat Louisville is changing its policy on how long it detains people accused of being in the country illegally.

Louisville is changing its policy on how long it detains people accused of being in the country illegally. From @aminamania.bsky.social

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Farewell note to former JCPS superintendent sparks board inquiry Communications chief spends funds meant for West End schools on billboard thanking outgoing superintendent.

Story out from KyCIR's @storiesbyjess.bsky.social this morning: Why and how did JCPS pay for a giant billboard to thank the outgoing superintendent? Once she started asking questions, the district’s internal auditor launched an inquiry

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I KNEW this would happen. I regret my choices

US House votes to yank funding for NPR, PBS, foreign aid, sending bill to Trump’s desk • Kentucky Lantern U.S. House clears legislation that will cancel $9 billion in previously approved spending for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

Kentucky roll call
AYE: Barr, Comer, Guthrie, Massie, Rogers
NO: McGarvey
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Already rescission is having big impact. Right off the bat, KET is doing exactly what they said they'd have to. They will not be broadcasting Fancy Farm this year.

I'll be there. @wkmsfm.bsky.social will be there. Please support our work so we don't have to cut coverage or programming!

We're now at 10% of our goal! Donate here: donate.lpm.org/membership?r....

Yes I came in early today to make this gem. Graphic design is my passion. If you liked my bee reporting here's your call to action!! www.lpm.org/news/2025-07...

Congress rolls back $9 billion in public media funding and foreign aid The House approved a Trump administration plan to rescind $9 billion in previously allocated funds, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

It's official. The cuts are approved by both the House and Senate and on their way to the President's desk.

While this decision is devastating for millions of Americans that rely on public media - the one thing this bill CANNOT take away is our commitment to you.

Donate today at wkms.org.

And how could I not mention @kentuckypublicradio.org? We keep Frankfort accountable and bring you news from across the state. The entire network of rural stations is in trouble

And we need donor help to make sure EVERY county has the accountability and service reporting it deserves

And I’m not just talking about the newsroom. If you ever listen to local artists on WFPK or classical on WUOL

If you ever went to an amazing free concert at Waterfront Wednesday

If you think our city and state are better with the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting digging up the truth

This is a huge blow to public broadcasting across the country — including the work I and my colleagues are doing every day

LPM is now in emergency drive to make up $376,000. If you benefit from the work we do and are in a position to help, please consider donating

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Trump DOJ recommends one-day sentence for LMPD officer from Breonna Taylor raid Former Louisville Metro Police Department detective Brett Hankison was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights in a federal trial last year.

Former LMPD detective Brett Hankison was convicted of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights by firing blindly into her apartment. The U.S. Probation Office recommended a sentence of 11 to 14 years, but the Trump DOJ is now recommending a one-day sentence.

This project is funded by grants (including from orgs like the louisville zoo and KY natural lands trust)

Now to be fair, that might be partly because 90% of my stories are on depressing stuff, but still

Im telling you, I have never been so delighted reporting on or putting together a story

Highly recommend a listen!