Jacob Ryan
Jacob Ryan is an award-winning journalist and managing editor at LPM's Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting team who tenaciously reports accountability stories on a variety of subjects.
He is a recipient of a Sidney Hillman award, a national Investigative Reporters and Editors award and numerous regional and local awards.
Jacob, who joined LPM in 2014, is originally from Eddyville, Kentucky. He’s a graduate of Western Kentucky University.
Email Jacob at jryan@lpm.org.
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The attorney hired to represent Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky in a lawsuit over abortion services says he’ll ask a judge to dismiss the…
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Three advocates for LGBT rights who were arrested last year at the state fair’s Kentucky Farm Bureau Country Ham Breakfast & Auction have filed a lawsuit…
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A group of Republican lawmakers in the state House are pushing a bill that would allow some residents to carry concealed weapons on public school…
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Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky’s leader is hopeful the organization can soon resume providing abortions at its downtown Louisville clinic.The…
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Police departments across Kentucky began outfitting officers with body cameras last year, but don’t expect state troopers to join their ranks anytime…
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Superintendent Donna Hargens says Jefferson County Public Schools is working to ensure that Louisville families are aware of its offerings in anticipation…
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Kentucky’s new state auditor announced Tuesday that he will continue the office’s investigation into the University of Louisville Foundation, the…
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State spending on elementary and secondary education in Kentucky has dropped at one of the highest rates in the U.S. since 2008, according to a report…
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On Black Friday, Kentuckians headed to stores to purchase the typical tablets, televisions and toys.But for some, firearms were the hot item.On that…
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Some of Kentucky’s largest employers are joining the push for a statewide fairness law.The legislation would add protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual…