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Kentucky is building homes on former coal mines for people fleeing flood plains
In a three-part series, Kentucky Public Radio explored the state's ambitious plan to create seven new housing developments. Most are on former strip mines. For it to work, they'll have to surmount some complex challenges.
Another Kentucky Democrat gets booted from the ballot over a filing error
A judge ruled this week that Richard Henderson, the Democrat running in Kentucky House District 58, is disqualified from running in the November election against incumbent Republican Rep. Jennifer Decker over a filing error.
‘Beyond ridiculous’: After resident complaints, MSD offers long-term plan to fix Louisville’s stink
Louisville sewer officials say they will spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming years in an effort to minimize odors that impact residents’ quality of life.
Indiana passed over for funding to cut greenhouse gas emissions, aims to do so anyway
A federal grant spurred Indiana to create its first climate plan and the state had hoped another grant would help put it into action. It didn’t get it, but the Indiana Department of Environmental Management said it still plans to continue the work.
As Kentucky builds climate-resilient housing, one town has their own plan
As climate change increases the risk of flooding in eastern Kentucky, the state is building high ground communities to help residents, but one small mountain town has their own vision for high ground homes.
As Kentucky builds climate-resilient housing, one town has their own plan
As climate change increases the risk of flooding in eastern Kentucky, the state is building high ground communities to help residents, but one small mountain town has their own vision for high ground homes.
Louisville mayor wanted ex-council member on police oversight board. He wasn’t eligible
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg nominated former Louisville Metro Council member James Peden to a city board that reviews police killings and internal investigations. But the Republican isn’t allowed to serve.
Harris' potential running mates walk the line between offering support and openly auditioning
Politicians gunning to be Kamala Harris' vice presidential running mate are practicing a time-honored tradition in presidential campaigns. They're walking the line between open self-promotion and loyal advocacy for the potential boss in what amounts to unofficial auditions.
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