Justin Hicks
Data ReporterJustin Hicks is a data reporter serving the Kentucky Public Radio network as well as LPM's daily newsroom and Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.
He's especially passionate about using data to uncover issues that disproportionally affect rural and Appalachian communities.
Email Justin at jhicks@lpm.org.
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Hundreds of employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were laid off this week, including researchers that monitor the health of coal miners. -
President Donald Trump signed an executive order last week to boost mineral production “to the maximum possible extent” as whistleblowers warn federal budget cuts are severely weakening the agency meant to keep mine workers safe. -
Kentucky businesses are feeling the impacts of President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs — even when they use metal made in America. -
House Bill 196 is headed to the Governor’s desk after passing through legislature Wednesday. It reduces the amount of trained emergency medical personnel in coal mines with 10 or fewer employees per shift. -
Early spring in Louisville means, in part, the smell of hot oil in the air. The 2025 LPM Fish Frynder is here to help you crunch your way through each Lenten Friday. -
Ramadan is a holy month when Muslim people practice daily fasts, additional prayers and time with the community. LPM News has a map of community offerings for 2025. -
Kentuckians are assessing the damage from last week’s severe weather, which killed 22 people. Now they’ll have federal help after President Donald Trump approved a disaster declaration. -
President Donald Trump has repeatedly teased eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Now, after severe storms, Kentucky officials hope he will approve FEMA aid for citizens with flooded homes. -
County governments around Kentucky are urging residents to report any damages from extreme weather and flooding. -
The entire state of Kentucky is under a federal emergency designation. Here’s some ways people who are safe can help.
