DOGE terminated leases for more mine safety offices in Kentucky than any other state, a move advocates say comes at the expense of miners' health.

Only a handful of states produce more coal than Kentucky ... who are required to make regular visits to mining operations. Winding roads through Appalachian topography could mean more hours ...

Closing coal plants saves lives, money, and creates jobs. West Virginia should prioritize clean energy over coal. Coal ...

Those living in Appalachia have long been accustomed to the idea there are greater risks to our health here than in many other regions. New research from the American College of Surgeons confirms that ...

A new report says hundreds of surface-mined coal sites across Eastern Kentucky have not been fully reclaimed as quickly as they should have, leaving barren ground and continued potential for ...

The 19-year-old plays the bass drum in the Morehead State University marching band, and his late father loved playing the ...

Ohio's ODNR announces new AMLER-funded projects to revitalize former coal mining sites and boost local economies.

Bramwell, West Virginia! Join me as we journey into the captivating history of Bramwell, West Virginia, a town that once ...

Kentucky House Bill 196 would let coal companies reduce the number of miners trained in basic first aid at smaller mines.

The project has the potential to boost economic growth and job creation throughout the greater Appalachian region.

“The experiences of people living in different regions of Appalachia, particularly in the coal mining areas of eastern Kentucky or West Virginia, are vastly different than it is for individuals ...