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Krista Johnson

Krista Johnson

Reporter at The Courier Journal

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Recent Articles

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JCPS announces new Shawnee principal following leadership turmoil

JCPS announces new Shawnee principal following leadership turmoil
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Which Kentucky university costs the most? Here are tuition rates

Kentucky has eight public universities, each with tuition rates. Here's how much students can expect to pay.
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A KY parent's social media posts got her banned from school property

A Kentucky mother posted on social media about her children's sports games. Then she was banned from school property.
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JCPS investigating abuse allegations after secret recording by parent

Field Elementary's principal sent a letter to families confirming JCPS is investigating abuse allegations made in a widely shared video.
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JCPS board moves budget forward amid criticisms, calls for transpar...

Principals and other JCPS staff members spoke against proposed budget cuts during a lengthy school board meeting Jan. 20.
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JCPS board approves closing 2 elementary schools

The Jefferson County Board of Education approved closing two schools and relocating one high school during a Jan. 20 meeting.
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JCPS proposes cutting mental health practitioners in last-minute ch...

Superintendent Yearwood told JCPS principals he now plans to propose cutting mental health practitioners, rather than academic instructional coaches.
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How the Courier Journal reported on changes at JCPS' Newcomer Academy

Education reporter Krista Johnson discusses her reporting on changes at Newcomer Academy in response to federal immigration policy shifts.
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Despite proposed cuts, JCPS will still carry deficit in next budget

A draft budget JCPS board members will receive Jan. 20 includes a $39 million deficit - and it could grow in coming months.
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JCPS uses MacKenzie Scott grant to pay for Yearwood assistant

A newly created JCPS central office position is largely being paid for through a grant that was at the center of a billboard controversy last fall.
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Bill would take decision on federal school choice program away from...

A Kentucky lawmaker who wants the state to opt into a federal school choice program has proposed taking the decision away from Gov. Andy Beshear.
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Homicide charge against KY woman over medication abortion dismissed

A prosecutor sought to dismiss a fetal homicide charge against a Kentucky woman who had an at-home abortion, despite a grand jury indictment.
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Kentucky bills would allow for split of JCPS, ban DEI in K-12 schools

Kentucky lawmakers filed three noteworthy education bills on the first day of the 2026 legislative session. Here's what to know about them.
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KY woman charged with fetal homicide after taking abortion medicati...

The 35-year-old woman went to a clinic after taking medication ordered online to complete an abortion at home, according to Kentucky State Police.
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Free Sunday admission at Speed Art Museum to remain for the time being

A few weeks after announcing the perk would end, Speed staff backtracked on the plan, announcing free Sunday admission will remain "for the near term"
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Health officials warn of potential measles exposure at popular KY a...

The potential measles exposure happened at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown and a nearby hotel. Here's what we know.
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Jim Beam to pause production at main Kentucky distillery in 2026

Operations will pause at Jim Bean's main distillery in Clermont beginning in 2026, while company leaders "take the opportunity to invest in site enhancements."
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JCPS schools closed Monday for third NTI day of the year

JCPS schools will remain closed Monday because of winter weather that brought snow and cold temperatures to Louisville.
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JCPS closes schools Tuesday because of winter weather

JCPS leaders announced school will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 2.
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See JCPS calendar for 2026-27 school year

Planning for a trip next year? Here's a look at JCPS' 2026-27 calendar.
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JCPS withdraws plan to change start times ahead of next school year

Days after announcing a plan to shift all start times by 20 minutes, district leaders have put the plan on pause.