Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has allowed to become law House Bill 196, which will reduce from two to one the number of mine emergency technicians, or METs, who must be present at Kentucky coal mines ...

The accident at the Combs Branch Mine marks the first of its kind in Kentucky in over four years.

Kentucky is among 22 states that will split nearly $680 million in annual federal grants to help reclaim abandoned mine lands.

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. Offices that ...

This story was updated with a statement from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. Kentucky did not always comply with federal requirements in its use of grant funding for cleanup of former ...

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 ...

The Kentucky Department of Corrections fired two prison guards and suspended another after an inmate complained he was assaulted by guards. Canvas is now available for most users following a ...

A coalition of Appalachian environmental legal firms are suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its effort to roll back federal oversight of surface mining regulators. Appalachian Voices, ...