Jan 25 Environment Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley? After an extraordinary inauguration ceremony marked by heightened security and coronavirus safety measures, President Joe Biden started his first day in office signing executive actions on climate change, immigration, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before taking the oath of office, Biden was already addressing the nation about his ambitious plans to fight the twin crises […] By Jeff Young , Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource and Alana Watson Jan 25 Environment Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley? Jeff Young, Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource and Alana Watson
Jan 20 Environment LG&E KU Propose Rate Increase Of More than $200 Per Year Louisville Gas & Electric and Kentucky Utilities are asking state regulators to raise rates for the third time in four years. By Ryan Van Velzer Jan 20 Environment LG&E KU Propose Rate Increase For 3rd Time In Four Years Ryan Van Velzer
Dec 29 Environment Louisville Group Works To Replenish Urban Tree Canopy TreesLouisville is working to preserve Louisville's remaining tree canopy and enhance it with additional plantings. By John Boyle Dec 29 Environment Louisville Group Works To Replenish Urban Tree Canopy John Boyle
Dec 21 Environment Judge Denies Former CEO’s Move to Liquidate Blackjewel Coal A federal bankruptcy judge has denied a petition from former Blackjewel coal executive Jeff Hoops to liquidate the company. The decision means the reorganization of the company will continue under Chapter 11 bankruptcy as former employees, creditors and state agencies seek to recover millions owed by the company. Hoops cited “permanent negative cash flow” at […] By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 21 Environment Judge Denies Former CEO’s Move to Liquidate Blackjewel Coal Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Dec 16 Environment Origin Park Receives 16-Acre Land Grant In Clarksville Another 16 acres of land has been donated for Origin Park, which will take up 600 acres of land along the Ohio River in Southern Indiana. By John Boyle Dec 16 Environment Origin Park Receives 16-Acre Land Grant In Clarksville John Boyle
Dec 16 Environment LG&E Gas Pipeline’s Path Would Remove Forest, Impact Endangered Species The Division of Water has twice certified the project, but federal rule changes required LG&E to re-submit its plan over technical details. By Ryan Van Velzer Dec 16 Environment LG&E Gas Pipeline’s Path Would Remove Forest, Impact Endangered Species Ryan Van Velzer
Dec 14 Environment Blackjewel Coal Alleges ‘Intentional, Willful’ Self-Dealing By Former CEO The filing instigates a civil lawsuit against Hoops, a major escalation in a protracted case with broad implications for the coal industry. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 14 Environment Blackjewel Coal Alleges ‘Intentional, Willful’ Self-Dealing By Former CEO Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Dec 8 Environment MSD Completes Habitat Restoration Project in Crescent Hill MSD has completed a restoration project along about 500 feet of a stream that feeds Louisville’s Beargrass Creek. By Ryan Van Velzer Dec 8 Environment MSD Completes Habitat Restoration Project in Crescent Hill Ryan Van Velzer
Dec 3 Environment Blackjewel Coal Moves To Liquidate, Leaving Millions Unpaid To Workers And Regulators The convoluted bankruptcy of coal company Blackjewel has hit another turn of events as the company’s former CEO moved to liquidate the company. A federal judge is considering a motion submitted last week to convert the bankruptcy from Chapter 11 to Chapter 7. That would mean that instead of exiting bankruptcy as a new company […] By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Dec 3 Environment Blackjewel Coal Moves To Liquidate, Leaving Millions Unpaid To Workers And Regulators Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 27 Environment Kentucky Receives Millions In Federal Funds For Public Lands The funds will help pay for a new roof on the Mammoth Cave Hotel, along with other projects in the state. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 27 Environment Kentucky Receives Millions In Federal Funds For Public Lands Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 26 Environment Olmsted Parks See More Visitors, Trash Amid Pandemic The Olmsted Parks Conservancy is launching a new initiative to reduce trash left behind at the city’s parks. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 26 Environment Olmsted Parks See More Visitors, Trash Amid Pandemic Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 16 Environment Federal Watchdog Finds Coal Safety Regulator Not Protecting Miners From Silica Dust The Mine Safety and Health Administration is not doing enough to protect coal miners from deadly silica dust, according to a new report from the Department of Labor’s Office of the Inspector General. The IG found that MSHA’s standards for exposure to deadly silica dust were out of date, and MSHA lacked the ability to […] By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 16 Environment Federal Watchdog Finds Coal Safety Regulator Not Protecting Miners From Silica Dust Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 16 Environment Logging, Landslides Raise Concerns In Daniel Boone National Forest The U.S. Forest Service plans to log 3,650 acres and build nearly 100 miles of temporary skid trails in its latest plan for the forest. By Ryan Van Velzer Nov 16 Environment Logging, Landslides Raise Concerns In Daniel Boone National Forest Ryan Van Velzer
Nov 16 Environment What Biden’s Plan For ‘Building Back Better’ Could Mean For The Ohio Valley David Meinschein’s teachers, staff and students have sacrificed a lot this year amid the staggering challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. He opens the door heading inside Ballad Memorial High School’s basketball gymnasium — known locally as the “Green Palace” for its school colors. The school’s emptiness is another reminder of COVID-19’s impact. But as assistant […] By Liam Niemeyer, WKMS Nov 16 Environment What Biden’s Plan For ‘Building Back Better’ Could Mean For The Ohio Valley Liam Niemeyer, WKMS