Justin Madden

I am the Digital Breaking News Reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader in Kentucky. I cover cops and courts and everything else. Words, books, swimming and food are just some of the things I love.

Articles

In Lexington, Ky., a community turnaround that wasn’t

The East End community in Lexington, Kentucky has long had its struggles. Nearly two decades ago, officials unveiled major new plans to revamp a neighborhood suffering from high crime, housing shortages, poor schools and other urban ills. But the plan didn't go as expected. What happened?

Race and Equity