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Massive solar farm planned for coal mine site in eastern Kentucky
A massive solar farm is in the works at the site of one of the largest coal mines in southern Appalachia. BrightNight, the developer behind the planned farm at the decades-old Starfire coal mine near Hazard, Kentucky, says the project could help reinvigorate a region where thousands of mining jobs have been lost. Construction on the first phases could begin as soon as 2026.
Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows
Over a week in July 2022, more than a foot of rainfall came down on Eastern Kentucky bringing a deluge of flood waters that displaced thousands of people and killed more than 40. A recent study published by Kentucky’s former top geologist suggests environmental damage from surface coal mining worsened the deadly disaster, perhaps significantly. […] The post Surface coal mining worsened deadly Eastern Kentucky floods in July 2022, study shows appeared first on Kentucky Lantern.
Kentucky Weather Alert: Scattered Thunderstorms and Localized Flooding Possible
Louisville, KY – Kentucky residents should prepare for a week marked by scattered thunderstorms and showers, as predicted by the US National Weather Service in Louisville. Although no single day is expected to be completely rained out, the persistent nature of the precipitation may lead to localized flooding, particularly in southern Kentucky.
How KY’s open records law reveals abuses inside state’s juvenile detention centers
Here’s how the Herald-Leader reported the most recent stories detailing abuses inside the state’s juvenile detention centers. Internal investigations explain what’s going wrong in the troubled Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice.
Five Famous Olympic Gold Medalists from Right Here in Kentucky
The opening ceremonies of the 2024 Summer Olympics are coming up this Friday in Paris, France. Back here in Kentucky, Olympic fans (like me) are getting geared up to cheer on Team USA and members of that team from right here in Kentucky. The Commonwealth, by the way, has a 'golden' Olympic history. Various Kentuckians, and other athletes with ties to the Bluegrass State, have scored Olympic Gold! Here's a look at five legendary Kentucky athletes that are forever a part of Olympic history.
Beshear will not attend Aug. 3 Fancy Farm Picnic, annual West Kentucky political tradition
Organizers of the annual church fundraiser held in Graves County said in a Friday afternoon email that the governor had said he is not attending the August event and “no reason was given.”. Fancy Farm organizers added that Republican State Auditor Allison Ball will not attend due to a...
1 suspect in THP-involved shooting captured in KY; Reward for info about shooter raised to $20K
One of the suspects wanted for his connection to a shooting that left a Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) trooper injured has been captured in Kentucky, but now the reward for information that leads to the shooter's arrest has been increased.
Victim in deadly Hartwell shooting is 19 years old, coroner’s sheet says
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office and the Cincinnati Police Department have yet to identify the man shot and killed in Hartwell on Saturday, July 20. The coroner’s office was able to narrow down the victim’s age to 19 years old on Monday. Originally, it...
More rain chances this week
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - We saw steady rain this morning providing more than a third of an inch of rain at CVG (0.36″) and other spots receiving similar totals. The steady rain is done for the day but spotty showers or storms will still be possible this afternoon. Otherwise it will be relatively mild with a high of 83.
Riehle Wins Again at Knight Flight 5K
Ben Riehle and Lanie Nicholson are the overall leaders through three races. (Aurora, Ind.) – Make it two in a row for Ben Riehle. The recent Milan High School grad took first place at the Knight Flight 5K on Saturday. Riehle, 18, finished the race in 16:41. This is his second consecutive SIRC win after taking first at the Trojan Trot 5K a week prior.
Senator Max Wise To Receive KASA 2024 Telescopic Award
(Frankfort, Ky) — State Senator Max Wise will be honored with the prestigious KASA 2024 Telescopic Award at the KASA Annual Leadership Institute in Louisville on July 26. The KASA Telescopic Award recognizes legislators who craft policies with long-term implications to benefit public education. State Senator Max Wise has been at the forefront of the student safety issue since the 2019 General Assembly. During the 2019 session, he worked with stakeholders across the commonwealth to enact SB 1, which established the Kentucky Center for School Safety in the aftermath of the Marshall County school shooting.
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