Nov 20 Election 2020 Ohio Valley Divide: Vote Analysis Shows Bluer Cities, Deeper Red Rural Places President-elect Joe Biden received a bigger turnout in the Ohio Valley in 2020 than Hillary Clinton did in 2016. So did his opponent Donald Trump. In an election that saw historic levels of voting nationwide, Democrat Biden added 3.2% to Clinton’s 2016 vote share in the Ohio Valley while Republican Trump improved 2.4% on his […] By Suhail Bhat Nov 20 Election 2020 Ohio Valley Divide: Vote Analysis Shows Bluer Cities, Deeper Red Rural Places Suhail Bhat
Jul 15 Health New Prescription: Ohio Valley Native Dr. Patrice Harris Is First Black Woman To Lead AMA In June, Dr. Patrice Harris became the first African-American woman to serve as president of the powerful American Medical Association. By Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 15 Health Ohio Valley Native Dr. Patrice Harris Is First Black Woman To Lead AMA Aaron Payne, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 1 Environment My Cold Kentucky Home: Coal Country Turning To Solar As Heating And Housing Costs Climb Stagnating incomes and high unemployment have left many in rural Appalachia struggling to cover basic expenses. Housing is no exception. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 1 Environment Coal Country Turning To Solar As Heating And Housing Costs Climb Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 24 Community ‘They Are Invisible.’ Rural Homelessness, Made Worse By Opioid Crisis, Presents Special Challenges Homelessness is often considered an urban problem. But those who work in the Ohio Valley say rural homelessness is a growing problem, too. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 24 Community Rural Homelessness, Made Worse By Opioid Crisis, Presents Challenges Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jun 17 Health Country Closures: Rural Communities Adapt As More Hospitals Shut Down More rural hospitals are closing across the country and the Ohio Valley. This week, we explain the trend and explore how communities are adapting to life without a hospital. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Jun 17 Health Rural Communities Adapt As More Hospitals Shut Down Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Mar 4 Health In Rural States, Telemedicine Brings Treatment For Sexual Abuse In rural parts of the Ohio Valley, qualified therapists are sometimes hours away from people who need help. By Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 4 Health In Rural States, Telemedicine Brings Treatment For Sexual Abuse Mary Meehan, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 5 Local News FCC Chair Discusses Broadband Access, Affordability This week, a coalition of call center operators promised to create 100,000 new American customer service jobs, many of which could be done from home. But unless Internet access is improved, those jobs will be off-limits to one third of the country. There are two hindrances to broadband. For 20 million Americans, there are no […] By Gabe Bullard Aug 5 Local News FCC Chair Discusses Broadband Access, Affordability Gabe Bullard
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
Feb 25 Local News Ophthalmologists Say Optometry Law Will Hurt Care, Optometrists Say It May Not Affect Louisville The law allows optometrists to perform certain procedures—such as laser surgery—that are currently only done by ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors. Optometrists must be certified to do the procedures and they need to purchase the proper equipment. Optometrist Richard Gersh of Louisville says the law is aimed mostly at rural areas where ophthalmologists are scarce. By Gabe Bullard Feb 25 Local News Ophthalmologists Say Optometry Law Will Hurt Care, Optometrists Say It May Not Affect Louisville Gabe Bullard
Feb 19 Local News Many Rural Homes Lack Broadband, Study Finds The government's broadband map charts Internet accessibility. It shows no coverage--wired or wireless--in portions of eastern and southern Kentucky. By Gabe Bullard Feb 19 Local News Many Rural Homes Lack Broadband, Study Finds Gabe Bullard
Feb 16 Local News In Response To Paul, McConnell And Rogers, Begala Says “Defund Kentucky” Rural areas often see the effects of altered spending first. Of course, Louisville benefits from federal spending as well. Many previously-proud earmark earners say now is the time to end the process and close the deficit. Others, however, argue that in times of recession, a balanced budget should not be a high priority. By Gabe Bullard Feb 16 Local News In Response To Paul, McConnell And Rogers, Begala Says “Defund Kentucky” Gabe Bullard
Jan 11 Local News KET Supports Campaign To Fight Public Broadcasting Cuts The campaign is aimed at organizing listeners and viewers of public radio and television to urge their legislators to oppose any cuts. Several lawmakers are proposing cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which helps fund public radio and television across the country, and provides 14% of KET's $23 million budget. By Gabe Bullard Jan 11 Local News KET Supports Campaign To Fight Public Broadcasting Cuts Gabe Bullard