Justin Hicks

The entire state of Kentucky is under a federal emergency designation. Here’s some ways people who are safe can help.

Soaking rains, thunderstorms and snow inundated Kentucky over the weekend causing widespread flooding across the state.

Wayne Palmer worked at the Mine Safety and Health Administration during Trump’s first term. Now he could return after working at an industry group that’s challenging the agency’s silica dust rules.

A longtime Louisville-based UPS safety chief could become the new face of workplace safety across the country if confirmed by federal lawmakers.

Louisville Public Media wants to make it even easier for you to find background information about your state lawmakers with digital tools you’ll find embedded in future stories.

For much of central Appalachia, 2024 was a year marked by drought conditions followed by intense, catastrophic rain. For many places it was also the hottest year on record. Scientists say extremes like these are likely symptoms of a changing climate.