Opponents of proposed Eastern Kentucky prison buy land at site to try to block project
The prison has been controversial, with some supporting the prospect for jobs but others raising concerns including mass ...
This Kentucky land was devastated by strip mining—now, activists want to bring the bison back
A coal mine was the first to wreck the land. Now activists want to keep another extractive industry from taking root there: ...
Multiple schools at risk as imminent tornado sparks 'danger to life' alerts for millions
More than 1.4 million Americans received alerts about an imminent tornado. The alert stated winds could reach up to 70mph and ...
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Activists buy a prison site to rewild the land: 'A sign of progress'
Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. On a freezing cold Wednesday afternoon in eastern Kentucky, Taysha DeVaughan ...
At least one tornado touches down during KY storms. Other areas experiencing flooding
The advisories are expected to be in place through most of the morning Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Indigenous led nonprofit buys land and blocks construction of east Kentucky prison
An indigenous-led group, the Appalachian Rekindling Project, has purchased a tract of land on the site of the proposed ...
Rotary Club guest speaker shares impact of community service and volunteerism
The Corbin Rotary Club welcomed Garry Conley, owner of Minuteman Press in London, as their guest speaker at their meeting on ...
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Kentucky sheriff charged in judge's death allegedly ignored deputy's abuse of woman in his chambers
The preliminary investigation indicates that Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines shot District Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times on Thursday following an argument inside the courthouse, according ...
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Appalachian Activists Reclaim and Rewild Land Slated as Site for New Prison
located in Kentucky alone. Opponents argue that a prison will bring more environmental problems than jobs. Letcher County was 1 of 13 counties ravaged by catastrophic flooding in 2022, a situation ...
373 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 32
A total of 373 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series during the early nomination period.
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373 horses nominated to compete in Triple Crown series, with trainer Todd Pletcher having 32
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A total of 373 3-year-olds have been made eligible to compete in this year’s Triple Crown series during the early nomination period. Led by Citizen Bull, last year’s 2-year ...