Kentucky’s public broadcasting stations are set to lose millions of dollars in potential annual funding after Congress passed a $9 billion rescission package Thursday night.
Kentucky public media stations to lose millions after Congressional rescission vote Read More »
The Appalachian Regional Commission awarded more than $7.4 million to “Backroads of Appalachia.” The eastern Kentucky nonprofit promotes scenic drives on existing roads.
Appalachian off-roaders get an infusion of cash to boost rural tourism Read More »
The “Sacred Harp” is the most popular songbook for music called “shape note singing.” This year, a new edition will be printed with dozens of modern compositions. Singers say this only happens once in a generation and they can’t wait.
A uniquely American musical style is getting a once-in-a-generation update Read More »
Brood XIV is emerging across Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia. While the cicadas are annoying to some, they offer profound meaning to others.
Finding art in nature with cicada Brood XIV Read More »
Art conservators say removing the graffiti could be unethical and the former city art board chair says it’s expensive and sends a message about the city’s priorities. But some Metro Council members say it’s time to just get it done.
A local public art leader is taking a stand over the handling of a damaged statue, but he says he’s more concerned about the government’s approach than what happens to the art.
Louisville’s public art commission head resigns over King Louis statue Read More »
At least 19 people have died due to severe weather passing through Kentucky last weekend.
Reporter’s notebook: Tornado cleanup in London Kentucky Read More »
Volunteers are out en masse helping people recover from tornado damage in Kentucky as another round of strong storms looms.
Kentucky volunteers sort through rubble amid tornado damage in London Read More »
The Kentucky Housing Corporation says the state stands to lose nearly half its funding for federal housing programs if Congress agrees to the Trump administration’s proposed budget.
Kentucky would lose millions for housing grants under proposed White House budget Read More »
Organizations penned a letter to Congress saying federal cuts are putting their towns at risk.
Appalachian groups say federal cuts are ‘devastating’ their communities Read More »
New coal mine safety requirements from the Mine Safety and Health Administration were supposed to take effect this month until a federal court blocked the rollout.
Mining unions and lung doctors blocked from defending new safety rule in court Read More »
The state tapped AshBritt to clean up eastern Kentucky in 2022. Allegations of misconduct followed. Now, they’ll help clean up Louisville.
Louisville hires embattled debris company for flood cleanup Read More »
Saturday marks the 15th anniversary of the deadliest mine disaster in more than half a century at the Upper Big Branch mine. Appalachia Mid-South Newsroom’s Justin Hicks recently interviewed survivor Stanley “Goose” Stewart at his home in West Virginia.
Survivor of deadly West Virginia mine disaster speaks, 15 years later Read More »
A steel industry conference in Kentucky this week brought together business leaders coincidentally as President Donald Trump announced varying tariffs across the globe. There were mixed reactions, but everyone agreed the volatility is challenging.
Steel industry reacts to Trump’s new tariffs at Louisville conference Read More »
Hundreds of employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health were laid off this week, including researchers that monitor the health of coal miners.
Black lung researchers among hundreds laid off from federal health agency Read More »
