Feb 27 Economy Rural Broadband Funding Could Connect More Ohio Valley Communities To High-Speed Internet A pilot program called ReConnect allows companies, nonprofits, and communities in under-served regions to apply for loans and grants to fund broadband projects. By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Feb 27 Economy Funding Could Connect More Rural Communities To High-Speed Internet Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Feb 6 Environment Kentucky Receives ‘C-‘ Grade For Its Aging Infrastructure Kentucky's infrastructure is falling apart faster than the pace of investment, based on the latest grade from the American Society for Civil Engineers. By Ryan Van Velzer Feb 6 Environment Kentucky Receives 'C-' Grade For Its Aging Infrastructure Ryan Van Velzer
Aug 7 Environment Kentucky Needs $15 Billion To Fix Aging Drinking Water, Sewer Systems About half of the infrastructure in place for water and sewers is past its design life, says Peter Goodman, Division of Water director. By Ryan Van Velzer Aug 7 Environment Kentucky Needs $15B To Fix Aging Drinking Water, Sewer Systems Ryan Van Velzer
Mar 13 Politics Kentucky Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey Talks Tariffs, Apprenticeships Ramsey is faced with Kentucky products like bourbon and coal being collateral damage in a potential trade war after President Trump announced tariffs on steel and aluminum. By Bill Burton Mar 13 Politics Ky. Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey Talks Tariffs, Apprenticeships Bill Burton
Mar 1 Environment Help On Tap For Troubled Water System In Coal Country A water system in eastern Kentucky that was on the verge of collapse could soon get much needed improvements. By Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 1 Environment Help On Tap For Troubled Water System In Coal Country Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource
Oct 16 Economy Trying Times For Transit: Rural Systems Face Flat Funding, Rising Demand A new report finds that demand for transit in rural areas is climbing faster than in cities. But spending on rural transit is not keeping pace with demand. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Oct 16 Economy Rural Transit Systems Face Flat Funding, Rising Demand Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 30 Community Plan Ahead: Lexington Road Project Starting Early Officials say nearly 11,000 vehicles travel along the Lexington Road section every day. By Rick Howlett Aug 30 Community Plan Ahead: Lexington Road Project Starting Early Rick Howlett
Jul 27 Politics Lawmakers Suggest Scaling Back Statewide Broadband Program KentuckyWired evolved from an initiative that would focus on bringing broadband access to Eastern Kentucky into a statewide project. By Ryland Barton Jul 27 Politics Lawmakers Suggest Scaling Back Statewide Broadband Program Ryland Barton
Jun 12 Economy Current Events: Trump Floats Changes To Ohio River Infrastructure Agriculture, energy, and manufacturing interests all depend heavily on the Ohio River's aging navigation system. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 12 Economy Current Events: Trump Floats Changes To Ohio River Infrastructure Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 9 Politics Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Still Could Use More Planning The president's infrastructure proposal still has a few holes to fill in, and it also may not be the job engine he thinks it will be. By Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR Jun 9 Politics Trump's Infrastructure Plan Still Could Use More Planning Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR
Jun 7 Politics Trump Talks Infrastructure In Ohio As Russia Probe Fires Up Washington The hundreds of people gathered on the banks of the Ohio River were Trump supporters, and couldn’t have cared less about what was going on in Washington. By Ryland Barton Jun 7 Politics Trump Talks Infrastructure In Ohio As Russia Probe Fires Up D.C. Ryland Barton
Jun 7 Politics Ahead Of Trump’s Infrastructure Speech, Drawing A Line To Henry Clay If Trump’s previous remarks are any indication, the plan could be heavily influenced by a Kentuckian who’s been dead for 165 years. By Ryland Barton Jun 7 Politics Ahead Of Trump's Infrastructure Speech, Drawing A Line To Henry Clay Ryland Barton
Jun 5 Politics Trump’s Latest Tweets On Travel Ban Could Raise New Legal Hurdles The president tweeted in defense of his travel ban, using language that could hamper his administration's legal argument. By Scott Horsley, NPR Jun 5 Politics Trump's Latest Tweets On Travel Ban Could Raise New Legal Hurdles Scott Horsley, NPR
Jun 5 Economy Without A Net: Rural Residents Band Together For Internet Service Government and survey data show that in 65 counties across Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia, the majority of residents don’t have access to broadband. By Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 5 Economy Without A Net: Rural Residents Band Together For Internet Service Benny Becker, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 14 Economy Ripple Effect: The Big-Ticket Fix For The Ohio’s Aging Dams The Ohio is one of the country’s busiest working rivers and some navigation controls are approaching the century mark. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 14 Economy Ripple Effect: The Big-Ticket Fix For The Ohio's Aging Dams Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource