Keely Doll

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Keely Doll

Brian Yearwood was one of two finalists vying to replace outgoing JCPS Superintendent Marty Pollio. Jefferson County Board of Education members approved a contract with Yearwood a week after they voted to extend him the offer. H. Brian Yearwood will be the next superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools. Jefferson County Board of Education members unanimously approved a contract with Yearwood on May 29, .

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Keely Doll

The Heritage Creek Police Department has entered into a partnership with ICE, allowing its officers to detain suspected immigration law violators. The partnership reflects a national trend of increased collaboration between local law enforcement and ICE. Across Kentucky, 10 county detention centers and sheriff's offices are also partnering with ICE.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Keely Doll

A city police department in Jefferson County has entered into a controversial partnership with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, allowing its officers to detain people they suspect have violated federal immigration laws. The Heritage Creek Police Department, in a home-rule city with a population of about 1,000 near the border of Bullitt County, is listed as a participant in the 287(g) program’s Task Force Model on the ICE website.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Keely Doll

Protests demanding justice for Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police in 2020, continued for over 100 days in Louisville. Key protest locations included Jefferson Square Park, the Second Street Bridge, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron's house. David McAtee, a local business owner, was also killed during the protests, further fueling the movement. Five years ago, protesters filled Louisville's streets, demanding justice for Breonna Taylor.

1 week ago | courier-journal.com | Keely Doll

Five years ago, protests shook the city of Louisville in response to the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. For this week's Blueprint cover story, reporters Keely Doll and Eleanor McCrary set out to speak with some of the central figures of the movement, which captured the world's attention through the summer of 2020. Here's Keely's account of how she helped report this story. How did you learn about the Breonna Taylor protests?