Mar 8 Community The Long Wait: As Lawmakers Prioritize Broadband, Rural Communities Wonder When It Will Reach Them As Barkley Hughes and I rumbled around in his red utility vehicle last month, memories slowly unwound about his western Kentucky hometown. Tolu, a historic Ohio River-bound community of less than a hundred, only makes up a few blocks before opening up into rolling farmland. Hughes openly admits it’s not near anywhere, but that’s part […] By Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 8 Community The Long Wait: As Lawmakers Prioritize Broadband, Rural Communities Wonder When It Will Reach Them Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Nov 16 Election 2020 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 Nov 16 Election 2020 What Biden’s Plan For ‘Building Back Better’ Could Mean For The Ohio Valley Liam Niemeyer
Sep 18 Recut Recut: What If You Had To Leave Home To Get Online? When you need answers, you probably look them up online. But that's not an option for many Louisville households. By Jonese Franklin Sep 18 Recut Recut: What If You Had To Leave Home To Get Online? Jonese Franklin
Sep 13 Community To Bridge Louisville’s Digital Divide, Internet Alone Isn’t Enough Lisa Thomas has been trying to get her high school diploma for decades. Now, with a computer and wired internet access in her home for the first time, she may achieve her goal. By Amina Elahi Sep 13 Community To Bridge Louisville's Digital Divide, Internet Alone Isn't Enough Amina Elahi
Aug 7 Politics Republican Leaders Ask Former Official To Explain Kentucky Wired Contract An official from former Gov. Beshear’s administration is being asked to answer questions about the project that's racked up more than $180 million in costs associated with delays. By Ryland Barton Aug 7 Politics Republican Leaders Ask Former Official To Explain Ky. Wired Contract Ryland Barton
Aug 4 Local News Call Center Operators Promise 100,000 New Jobs, But Access Is A Concern for Potential Applicants A coalition of call center operators is hoping to bring back some of the jobs that have been outsourced over the last decade. The Jobs4America group has promised to create 100,000 customer service jobs in the United States. About 200 of the new jobs will be in Jeffersonville, where Jobs4America member Accent Marketing Services is […] By Gabe Bullard Aug 4 Local News Call Center Operators Promise 100,000 New Jobs, But Access Is A Concern for Potential Applicants Gabe Bullard