INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING

WKYT Investigates | Kentucky’s unemployment system meltdown

Air dates | March 15, March 16, November 8

Running Time | 14:19

Problems with Kentucky's unemployment system were rampant in 2021.

Thousands of people spent hours online, in lines, and on the phones begging for help.

WKYT exposed some of the most outrageous claims.

We talked to a dozen different fraud victims, found out one worked at our own station, and followed up months later to see if there was any progress made on their unemployment claims.

In this three-part series, we sit in the homes of victims, confront the governor on behalf of struggling families, and offer viewers a simplified look at a complex issue.