Some Kentucky coal miners and their families are standing on train tracks to prevent a train loaded with coal from leaving. They say they worked since Dec. 16 without being paid. The tracks lead from ...

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A group of Kentucky coal miners who blocked a railroad track for three days over unpaid wages have ended their protest, claiming victory with their paychecks. Miners and their ...

Stephen C. “Steve” Cawood, an Eastern Kentucky lawyer who championed coal miners, clean water and better schools, died Oct.

PIKEVILLE, Ky. — About a dozen Kentucky coal miners remained on train tracks Tuesday, saying they haven't been paid for producing the coal in the train cars. The tracks lead from Quest Energy in Pike ...

In 1964, then-President Lyndon B. Johnson asked the U.S. Congress to declare an “unconditional war on poverty,” aimed at making places like Eastern Kentucky more prosperous and economically healthy.

(AP) — Since 1943, the people of Appalachian Kentucky, Virginia, and Tennessee have looked forward to Santa's arrival. Not in a sleigh on their rooftops, but on a train. The Santa Train marks its 82nd ...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Kentucky Senate ...

Tennessee, never under Reconstructive military occupation, first began leasing prisoners in 1866 during Governor William G.

INEZ, Kentucky — Two families are mourning after an 11-story coal production plant in eastern Kentucky collapsed on two inspectors earlier this week. The plant is located near Middlefork Wolfe Creek ...

A state agency wants federal officials to review steep price increases that railroads are charging to haul coal to South Carolina power plants, costs that ultimately would be passed on to ...