Former U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp and Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers say Eastern Kentucky is reversing decline ...

Eastern KY historical archives destroyed by floodwaters saved by freezing them. When floods ravaged Eastern KY in 2022, the historical archives of the region held in various places appeared destroyed.

Higher ground communities strain a wastewater treatment plant in Knott County and a drought exacerbated by tourism weighs on ...

Stephen C. Cawood, a Pineville lawyer who died at 82, was a lifelong advocate for Kentucky's Appalachian region. Cawood represented people victimized by the coal industry and helped draft key state ...

Coal from Eastern Kentucky was crucial for powering America's industrial efforts during both World Wars. Residents in the region now face utility bills that can be higher than their mortgage payments.