Dam safety group recognizes Lantern reporter for ‘deep dive’ into dam hazards in Kentucky

Kentucky Lantern reporter Liam Niemeyer was honored this week for his reporting on dam safety in Kentucky. The Association of ...

A look at Kentucky's growing hydropower industry: Q&A with reporter Connor Giffin

A look behind the scenes of reporting on how Kentucky pulls power from its rivers, and the industry's vision for more.
United States Army

USACE Chief of Engineers, senior leaders visit Louisville District

This week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders—including Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of USACE ...
Louisville Public Media on MSN

Low-head dams pose risks in Appalachia, but some people aren’t ready to see them go

State officials in Appalachia have labeled low-head dams as public safety hazards, with some even being responsible for ...
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Get the Facts: Why is there a continued push to remove low-head dams in Kentucky?

The dams may be 1 to 15 feet in height, although larger ones can exist, and water flows over the top of the dam.
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Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park golf course gets $205,000 in upgrades

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park has completed more than $205,000 in upgrades to its golf course, part of the state’s ...
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Debris from Kentucky's spring floods continues to put communities at risk

Teams with Nelson County's Emergency Management Agency recently surveyed the Rolling Fork River -- and found two areas of concern: a growing debris pile near a bridge, and a massive ...