Ryan Van Velzer
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Managing editor of collaboratives at Louisville Public Media: Kentucky Public Radio and the Appalachia+Mid-South Newsroom: 7 NPR stations across Ky., W. Va. and Tenn. Based out of Louisville, Ky. Young Author's Greenhouse Board. Mass shooting survivor
Oh here's a video @justinhicks.lpm.org just finished talking about his reporting from the field the last two days: www.instagram.com/reel/DQsQ19N...
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November 5, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Oh here's a video @justinhicks.lpm.org just finished talking about his reporting from the field the last two days: www.instagram.com/reel/DQsQ19N...
Thank you Dawn and all your friends who support local media!
November 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Thank you Dawn and all your friends who support local media!
In an era of AI slop and billionaire-owned media, there's still good journalism happening. It's happening at places like Louisville Public Media and @kentuckypublicradio.org And it only exists because our members believe in it too. Thank you.
November 5, 2025 at 10:11 PM
In an era of AI slop and billionaire-owned media, there's still good journalism happening. It's happening at places like Louisville Public Media and @kentuckypublicradio.org And it only exists because our members believe in it too. Thank you.
I have to say, I felt that. I felt that BECAUSE, we were in all of thsoe places too. I have personally reported on every one of those stories, because it's important, because people need to know what's going on, and because I believe in the power of local media.
November 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I have to say, I felt that. I felt that BECAUSE, we were in all of thsoe places too. I have personally reported on every one of those stories, because it's important, because people need to know what's going on, and because I believe in the power of local media.
The governor walked through the half–mile debris path today, here's what he said:
“I’ve had to order freezer trucks in a pandemic, I’ve walked the path of an F4 tornado through my dad’s hometown, I’ve seen towns hit by flooding we can only describe as biblical and what this scene is, is violent.”
“I’ve had to order freezer trucks in a pandemic, I’ve walked the path of an F4 tornado through my dad’s hometown, I’ve seen towns hit by flooding we can only describe as biblical and what this scene is, is violent.”
November 5, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The governor walked through the half–mile debris path today, here's what he said:
“I’ve had to order freezer trucks in a pandemic, I’ve walked the path of an F4 tornado through my dad’s hometown, I’ve seen towns hit by flooding we can only describe as biblical and what this scene is, is violent.”
“I’ve had to order freezer trucks in a pandemic, I’ve walked the path of an F4 tornado through my dad’s hometown, I’ve seen towns hit by flooding we can only describe as biblical and what this scene is, is violent.”
I just finished writing some radio copy, called a "cut and copy" that includes some copy for the host, and a cut of audio. It was from Gov. Andy Beshear during an afternoon briefing....
November 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I just finished writing some radio copy, called a "cut and copy" that includes some copy for the host, and a cut of audio. It was from Gov. Andy Beshear during an afternoon briefing....
And we wrote about recovery efforts, www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Recovery efforts continue after ‘catastrophic’ fatal Louisville plane crash, Beshear says
In the aftermath of a cargo plane crash that has led to at least 11 deaths, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency and said recovery efforts are still underway.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
And we wrote about recovery efforts, www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Our environmental reporter @morganwatkins.lpm.org wrote this short explainer to inform the community about potential environmental hazards. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville air and water mostly safe after deadly UPS plane crash
After Louisville’s UPS plane crash, government officials say people outside of the immediate accident zone don’t need to worry about the safety of their air and water.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Our environmental reporter @morganwatkins.lpm.org wrote this short explainer to inform the community about potential environmental hazards. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
And this story from @joesonka.lpm.org with the latest information on the crash from the NTSB. Black box recovered, engine fell off in takeoff www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Federal agency investigating Louisville UPS plane crash says engine fell off on takeoff
An official with the National Transportation Safety Board says the left engine fell off the UPS plane as it was attempting to take off, before crashing just beyond the runway.
www.lpm.org
November 5, 2025 at 10:04 PM
And this story from @joesonka.lpm.org with the latest information on the crash from the NTSB. Black box recovered, engine fell off in takeoff www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Like this story with community resources: www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
UPS plane crash continues to impact Louisville Wednesday
Resources for residents and victims of Tuesday’s UPS plane crash.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Like this story with community resources: www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
We coordinated with NPR, consistently updated them and produce our own stories. We were on Morning Edition this morning, Here and Now this afternoon, and will shortly be on ATC. And we've written 7 stories in the last 24 hours.
November 5, 2025 at 10:02 PM
We coordinated with NPR, consistently updated them and produce our own stories. We were on Morning Edition this morning, Here and Now this afternoon, and will shortly be on ATC. And we've written 7 stories in the last 24 hours.
We got to work right away. LPM's @justinhicks.lpm.org was out in the field, breathing in the fumes (with a mask), both last night and this morning. He go this story, and will be on NPR's All Things Considered this evening. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
Louisville shop owner recounts UPS plane crashing, trapping employees on property
The owner of a truck service shop was next door to the fiery and deadly UPS crash in Louisville on Tuesday, trapped on the property for hours.
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November 5, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We got to work right away. LPM's @justinhicks.lpm.org was out in the field, breathing in the fumes (with a mask), both last night and this morning. He go this story, and will be on NPR's All Things Considered this evening. www.lpm.org/news/2025-11...
I'm the managing editor of @kentuckypublicradio.org and The Appalachian + Mid-South Newsroom, and I've worked for @lpm.org for the last 7 years. Last night, just after 5 p.m. a UPS cargo plane crash landed south of the airport -- and the largest UPS air hub in the U.S.
November 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
I'm the managing editor of @kentuckypublicradio.org and The Appalachian + Mid-South Newsroom, and I've worked for @lpm.org for the last 7 years. Last night, just after 5 p.m. a UPS cargo plane crash landed south of the airport -- and the largest UPS air hub in the U.S.