May 23
Economy

Coal prices are surging, but Appalachian boom unlikely

By Justin Hicks

A new kind of ‘mining’ has arrived in the Ohio Valley. What will crypto mean for the region?

Economy

Open the door of Blockware Mining’s data center in Paducah, Kentucky, and you’re met by a wall of sound. More than 5,000 machines are whirring away as they solve complex math problems, while large industrial fans keep them cool. The expansive warehouse stretches a little more than a football field. “You don’t truly get an […]

By Liam Niemeyer and Katie Myers

Water struggles continue in Martin County, Ky. as federal funding trickles in

Infrastructure

Ohio Valley ReSource · Clean water struggles continue in Martin County, Ky. as federal funding trickles in On a cool Tuesday in March, things heated up at the monthly meeting of the Water and Sanitation District in Martin County, Kentucky. A delegation from the isolated Tomahawk community near the Johnson County line, sat opposite the […]

By Katie Myers

Get to know Justin Hicks, the new data reporter for the Ohio Valley Resource

Uncategorized

Louisville Public Media has hired Justin Hicks to be the new data reporter for the Ohio Valley Resource, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting and WFPL. Hicks comes to the region from Indiana Public Broadcasting, where he covered workforce issues for their statewide network. In his new role, Hicks will balance long-term projects, deep-dive investigations and collaborate […]

By Staff
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