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Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging communities in Kentucky’s eastern and western coalfield counties to apply for this year’s ...

Federal cuts have targeted Kentucky's mine safety offices, terminating leases at seven locations around the state. If lease terminations result in fewer mine safety officials based in Kentucky ...

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Andy Barr unveiled his plan Monday to jumpstart Kentucky’s beleaguered coal industry by fostering artificial-intelligence infrastructure. The Bluegrass State is ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Department of Government Efficiency revealed last week the cancellation of six mine safety office leases in the state of Kentucky. Nationwide, the leases for 29 Mine Safety ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - After public outcry, the General Services Administration has reversed its decision to close down more than 30 U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration Offices. Several of ...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? hlcityregion@herald-leader.com. Kentucky Senate ...