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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 16h

NEW: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is threatening to remove Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray from office if he does not resign after the sheriff's third DUI arrest in less than two years. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

Beshear threatens to remove Kentucky sheriff arrested for third DUI in less than two years

Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation looking at sheriffs who remained in office despite charges or convictions.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 17h

Desk with a view in Warsaw, Kentucky earlier today.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 17h

Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was arrested for his third DUI in less than two years last night.

Robertson County residents - including all five of the county's magistrates - have previously asked Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to remove Gray from office.

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Kentucky sheriff arrested for third DUI in less than two years

Robertson County Sheriff Terry Gray was featured in a recent Courier Journal investigation looking at sheriffs who remained in office despite charges or convictions.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 1d

LMPD moved to fire an officer who wrecked a cruiser after driving 106 mph without emergency lights.

He was criminally charged over the crash, which seriously injured a detective & civilian.

Despite all that, UofL hired the officer for their police force.

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LMPD moved to fire officer for dangerous, high-speed crash. Then U of L Police hired him

Though officer Caleb Hartin had been driving more than twice the speed limit, his emergency lights were not activated.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 7d

Todd County's sheriff has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge from a confrontation he had with a Logan County resident last year.

More: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/i...

Todd County Sheriff Tracy White pleads guilty to harassment over confrontation at man's home

Todd County Sheriff Tracy White was among the Kentucky sheriffs examined in a recent Courier Journal investigation.

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JRiley @jriley.bsky.social · 12d

NEW: Hardin County Sheriff's Office broke Kentucky law by withholding $600K wrongful death settlement, @kyoag rules

Hardin Co. sheriff broke Ky. law by withholding $600K wrongful death settlement, AG rules

Hardin County Sheriff Jon Ward's office "was trying to hide from the public that it spent hundreds of thousands of dollars of public money to address officer wrongdoing," according to

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 12d

Gov. Andy Beshear defended his decision not to initiate removal proceedings against convicted Kentucky sheriffs yesterday, saying a governor-initiated removal procedure had only been successfully carried out once in the commonwealth's history. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/l...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear defends inaction in removing convicted sheriffs

“The boss of sheriffs are the people that elect them, and can ultimately refuse to vote for them the next time,” Beshear said.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 13d

U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey privately told Black leaders in Louisville he regretted his vote on a House resolution honoring the life of Charlie Kirk. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...

Morgan McGarvey privately said he regrets Charlie Kirk vote, Louisville Black leaders say

Leaders of three Louisville advocacy groups said Rep. Morgan McGarvey called them after he voted in favor of a House resolution honoring Charlie Kirk.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 19d

One year ago today, then-Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines shot and killed District Judge Kevin Mullins in his chambers.

The Courier Journal's Lucas Aulbach traveled to Whitesburg, KY this week to look at where things stand. www.courier-journal.com/story/news/c...

1 year later: Facts, fiction and what comes next in case of Kentucky judge shot by sheriff

It's been a year since ex-Sheriff Shawn "Mickey" Stines shot and killed Judge Kevin Mullins in the Letcher County Courthouse. Where the case stands.

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The Courier Journal @thecourierjournal.bsky.social · 20d

As Beshear potentially sets his sights on the White House, some Kentuckians have been left "shocked," disappointed," and "afraid."

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has the power to remove convicted sheriffs. Why hasn't he?

As Beshear potentially sets his sights on the White House, some Kentuckians have been left "shocked," disappointed," and "afraid."

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 20d

Louisville Metro Council is suing a woman who previously worked as a councilwoman's aide, alleging she leaked information from a closed meeting.

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Louisville Metro Council sues ex-city employee for allegedly recording private meeting

Louisville Metro Council has filed suit against former legislative assistant Tina Burnell for allegedly recording a closed meeting.

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Morgan Watkins @morganwatkins.lpm.org · 21d

Good new local news investigation out at the @courierjournal.bsky.social today👇

Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 21d

Out of Kentucky’s 120 counties, one in six has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.

Some of those sheriffs remain in office.

Read part one of my @courierjournal investigation:

www.courier-journal.com/story/news/i...

'Beholden to no one': Kentucky sheriffs remain in office despite criminal charges, convictions

A Courier Journal investigation found one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged since 2010. Some remain in office.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 21d

And if you have a story in Kentucky you think needs attention, please reach out.

We are committed to telling important stories, stretching from our commonwealth’s smallest counties to its largest.

My DMs are open and my email is in my bio.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 21d

These kinds of investigations take time and resources.
They take money for open records and long road trips across the state.

If you value this kind of journalism, please consider subscribing to @courierjournal to support his kind of work.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 21d

The one person who can single-handedly initiate removal proceedings is Gov. Andy Beshear.

Yet, despite pleas from residents in several counties, he has not done so.

In Part 2, we look at Beshear’s inaction and other options for sheriff accountability.

www.courier-journal.com/story/news/i...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has the power to remove convicted sheriffs. Why hasn't he?

As Beshear potentially sets his sights on the White House, some Kentuckians have been left "shocked," disappointed," and "afraid."

www.courier-journal.com

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · 21d

Out of Kentucky’s 120 counties, one in six has had a sheriff criminally charged or convicted since 2010.

Some of those sheriffs remain in office.

Read part one of my @courierjournal investigation:

www.courier-journal.com/story/news/i...

'Beholden to no one': Kentucky sheriffs remain in office despite criminal charges, convictions

A Courier Journal investigation found one in six Kentucky counties has had a sheriff criminally charged since 2010. Some remain in office.

www.courier-journal.com

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Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka.lpm.org · 28d

Newest from John Cheves: "A 'system glitch' at the Kentucky Health and Family Services Cabinet revealed the new identities of more than 2,400 people whose names were changed after they moved out of their homes to escape dangerous situations."

KY health cabinet ‘glitch’ revealed new names of people who fled dangerous homes

More than 2,400 individuals are estimated to be affected, but the cabinet won’t say if it has warned them.

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JRiley @jriley.bsky.social · Aug 29

NEW: Family of man who died in back of police cruiser after 'savage beating' by Kentucky cops was paid $600,000 in settlement.

Family of man who died after 'savage beating' by Kentucky cops paid $600,000

The 2022 lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Louisville, claimed Hardin County Sheriff's deputies used excessive force, lied about it and violated protocol by not having EMS take Alejandro

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · Aug 30

"We no longer take AIPAC money," U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey said at a town hall in Louisville on Saturday.

The group previously backed McGarvey in his 2022 and 2024 elections.

www.courier-journal.com/story/news/p...

McGarvey campaign will no longer accept pro-Israel AIPAC money, rep says

According to the campaign finance watchdog site Open Secrets, AIPAC channeled $49,003 in associated funds to McGarvey for his 2024 election.

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Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka.lpm.org · Aug 29

Curious Louisville: Did a German spy really live in my house during World War II?

I'm on the case.

Curious Louisville: Did a German spy really live in my house?

A former paperboy passes on a tip about WWII-era espionage in Germantown. Is it true, or an urban legend?

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · Aug 29

LMPD arrested and charged a postal worker with DUI even though she blew a 0.0 on a breathalyzer.

The woman died in May, but still has a lawsuit pending. The County Attorney's office says there was probable cause to arrest her.

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Louisville woman fought DUI case for 14 months after 0.0 Breathalyzer test

The family of Cuqita Boyd wants "justice" for their mother, who was deemed "clinically sober" at the time of her arrest.

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Joe Sonka 😐 @joesonka.lpm.org · Aug 22

“It is reprehensible to hear (@mayorgreenberg.bsky.social)'s press secretary speaking with such contempt toward a reporter and attempting to bully him simply for asking questions,” the SPJ’s board said. “Intimidation of this kind undermines democracy and the public trust.”

Louisville mayor’s spokesperson lambasts local reporter

The mayor’s spokesperson recently lashed out at a local reporter for asking questions. Press freedom experts say it’s part of a growing trend.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · Aug 22

Spokesperson for Louisville's mayor to reporter following story on waste problem downtown:

“How is it the mayor’s fault that they pooped on the street...How am I supposed to take you seriously when you’re doing a story about people pooping in the street?" www.lpm.org/investigate/...

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THE CITY @thecity.nyc · Aug 20

BREAKING: Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

www.thecity.nyc/2025/08/20/w...

Eric Adams Advisor Winnie Greco Handed a CITY Reporter Cash Stuffed in a Bag of Potato Chips

THE CITY reported the incident to law enforcement and was promptly contacted by the Brooklyn U.S. attorney’s office.

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Josh Wood @jwoodjourno.bsky.social · Aug 19

"Since 2021, the Louisville Downtown Partnership has cleaned more than 3,380 instances of biohazardous waste in the city’s central business district and nearby blocks, according to data obtained by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting."

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With few public restrooms, downtown Louisville faces waste issue

Hundreds of biohazardous waste removals highlight lack of public amenities.

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