Hidden River Cave was once filled with heavy metals and sewage that made the surrounding town smell awful. After a cleanup, it became a tourist draw.
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In ‘Cancer Alley,’ a Battle Over Who Gets to Measure Air Pollution
Community groups are fighting an unusual Louisiana law that restricts how they use data from air-quality monitors, saying it violates free speech.
At Old Coal Mines, the American Chestnut Tries for a Comeback
Across Appalachia, scientists and foresters are trying to reintroduce a hybrid version, helping to revive damaged land while also bringing back a beloved tree.
Death of Former Marine Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family
Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine.
Death of American Fighting in Ukraine Confirmed by Family
Willy Joseph Cancel Jr., 22, died in combat earlier this week, according to his uncle. He is believed to be the first American killed while fighting in Ukraine.
Cases Decline in Kentucky but Hospitalizations and Positivity Rate Remain High
Only 56 percent of state residents are vaccinated, well below the national average. “We would like to see all of those numbers get better,” Gov. Andy Beshear said this week.
‘They Were Just Gone’: Two Baby Boys Survive Tornado in Kentucky
Without a basement, Clara Lutz of Barnsley, Ky., sheltered her infant grandsons in the bathtub for safety. A powerful tornado pulled the tub from her grip and sent the babies flying.
Kentucky Governor: State’s Covid surge is ‘dire’
Kentucky recorded a seven-day average of 4,423 new daily cases on Saturday, according to a Times database.
Kentucky Schools Struggle With Coronavirus Outbreaks
The state has reached its highest levels of cases and hospitalizations since the start of the pandemic.
After 15 Years in Opera, Martha Prewitt Runs a Farm in Kentucky
Martha Prewitt performed as an opera singer for 15 years. But passions wane. She now runs the family farm in Kentucky, singing arias to cattle and corn. Sometimes bugs fly into her mouth.