Many polling places were flooded by the storm, so elections officials consolidated them. Ten years later, many of us are still driving farther to vote than we did before the storm. The average distance to a voting location in the core of the city has increased 50 percent since 2004.
Committee members attack the governor, rather than the problem.
Zepporiah Edmonds claims she was forced out because she blew the whistle on corruption.
The Lens is taking part in a nationwide collaboration to watch for voting problems. See what we're looking for and how you can help.
Member of local Turkish community pulls wife's parents out of harm's way.
We recently did our fourth survey of every school zone light in the city. They're supposed to flash every morning and afternoon that school is in session. Many more lights are working now than before -- almost 80 percent. When we checked before, it was 40 to 50 percent.
The city replaced a narrow grass strip with a wide concrete walkway.
Giving the finger to social and political elites.
Civil District Judge Kern Reese has ruled for The Lens twice; the city has appealed both decisions.
We found nine listings that appear to be in developments built with funds for affordable housing.
