Lawmaker Will Propose Plan To Redefine “Rioting;” Protesters Call For End To Curfew

By Jess Clark Kentucky state Rep. Lisa Willner (D-Louisville) is proposing changes to the state’s definition of “rioting” after Louisville Metro Police charged Attica Scott–the state’s only Black woman representative–with the Class D felony while she was participating in protests for racial justice. “Tomorrow I will be filing a new bill request for us to define…

Ky. education commissioner says to expect disruptions to in-person learning

By Brandon Robinson FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT/WSAZ) – As schools across Kentucky prepare for in-person learning to begin Monday, Kentucky’s new education commissioner says parents and students need to expect disruptions because of increases in COVID-19 cases. Our sister station WSAZ talked with Dr. Jason Glass about the reopening of Kentucky schools after in-person classes were shut…

Proposal to create civilian review board over LMPD could soon head to Metro Council

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Civilians will hold the Louisville Metro Police Department accountable — if city leaders approve a new plan. A draft ordinance will be introduced this Friday that would create a Civilian Review and Accountability Board to create “faith, trust, respect, and support of the community.” Councilwoman Paula McCraney, D-7, said Tuesday that the…