Louisville pushes state to expedite reopening of youth detention center

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville city leaders are mounting pressure on state legislators to reopen the Youth Transitional Services building.

Metro Council passed a resolution Thursday, Sept. 25, calling on Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky. to expedite that process.

Councilmember Kevin Bratcher, D-22, a sponsor of the resolution, said the sooner it opens, the sooner the city can get a handle on violent crime…

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