Killian Baarlaer

Louisville Metro Government Reporter for The Courier Journal / Cincinnati native / Northern Kentucky University grad

[Josh Wood @JWoodJourno]

Had he not resigned, former LMPD officer Alexander Marson would have been fired by the department for using a "choking technique" on a handcuffed suspect.

Now he's the Republican nominee to be the next Jefferson County Sheriff.

More: https://t.co/5FnXeeRWBz

[Josh Wood @JWoodJourno]

Stephen Yancey won the Democratic Party Jefferson County Sheriff primary despite only raising $13,400.

His two opponents raised $178,000 & $283,000.

However, he told @courierjournal it was "premature" to share his plans for the office.

From @bkillian72: https://t.co/UBPKWaiSTQ

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Coverage on that original lawsuit filed by the ethics commission against Louisville Metro Government here by @LucasAulbach. The original suit was filed in August 2025 and essentially argues the commission, as the client, should pick its own lawyer. https://t.co/KnqkDS99U1

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Update in Louisville ethics commission case claiming the county attorney is unlawfully trying to pick the commission's lawyer: The commission is suing to block parts of HB 607, including a provision letting the co. attorney choose the commission's lawyer. https://t.co/bfmOB0HEdc

[Connor Giffin @byconnorgiffin]

NEW: @bkillian72 and I looked through the data from hundreds of Louisville voting precincts to see where voters chose Greenberg or Parrish-Wright for mayor in Tuesday’s primary.

Here’s what we found (with maps!)
https://t.co/TIwtYtJFFy

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

UK responds to Beshear statement: "We appreciate and always respect the Governor's interest and feedback. We take it seriously, but respectfully disagree with his assessment." The statement goes on to defend Van Tatenhove as the right pick for dean of law. https://t.co/14FJxOGYty

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Beshear questions University of Kentucky leadership, following CJ reporting about faculty objections to the new law school dean. He also raised concerns about a new $1M position - a reference to Mitch Barnhart's new gig, Beshear's spokesperson confirmed. https://t.co/14FJxOGYty

[Lucas Aulbach @LucasAulbach]

Notable statement from Gov. Beshear on the heels of this @bkillian72 piece covering faculty opposition to the appointment of Judge Greg Van Tatenhove to serve as UK’s law school dean https://t.co/7H1PZPJZ8b

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

The U.S. DOJ filed a lawsuit in February to force Kentucky to release its unredacted voter rolls. Now, Jefferson County Clerk David Yates wants to intervene in the legal case, saying he has a duty to protect that sensitive information. More on that here: https://t.co/U0lkrP4MdU

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

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[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

A flaw in a Democratic Party-endorsed Metro Council candidate’s filing paperwork makes her ineligible to appear on the ballot, according to a petition filed by a former GOP state lawmaker who is represented in court by a current GOP state lawmaker. More on the story here:

[Courier Journal @courierjournal]

Louisville Metro Council candidate faces removal from ballot https://t.co/fjAEmdEkwr

[Lucas Aulbach @LucasAulbach]

Some big news on downtown Louisville here, via @oliviamevans_ and @MattGlo https://t.co/XZYVnfARmg

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Mayor Greenberg is standing by his move to reinstate immigration detainers at Louisville’s jail: “Based on what we are seeing in Minneapolis and across the country, I’m more convinced than ever this was the right call for Louisville," he said. More here: https://t.co/vlDRCVcSxY

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Months after a former official in the Office of the Mayor filed a lawsuit accusing the city of defamation, retaliation and discrimination, Louisville has countered with its own lawsuit claiming she stole time and fabricated time sheets. More here: https://t.co/XeDUkhIoV4

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Metro Council has finalized licensing requirements for overnight homeless shelters run by churches. I spoke with one shelter initiative, which is now racing to get approval to operate. Read more about the new rules and the shelter initiative's story here: https://t.co/WpU5TZgXqx

[Josh Wood @JWoodJourno]

Louisville Parks Police is the city's newest law enforcement agency.

What has the city's lone park ranger been up to so far? @bkillian72 and I took a look at records showing arrests and expenses.

https://t.co/6OvWoHu97k

[Josh Wood @JWoodJourno]

Louisville Metro Government agreed to pay over $1 million to settle a lawsuit from plaintiffs — including former Kentucky State Rep. Attica Scott — over LMPD's response to the 2020 racial justice protests.

@bkillian72 has more: https://t.co/tXlkRCZ5Tl

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Louisville Metro Council is considering changes to the park ranger program. Read about them here: https://t.co/qPc0nrexxP

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

https://t.co/mjE8ZFLqaL

[Killian Baarlaer @bkillian72]

Mayor Greenberg announced who will serve as sheriff and county clerk after both posts were vacated due to deaths. Read more from @courierjournal about who will fill in ahead of the 2026 election: https://t.co/5UCAaa7GgZ