A company in southern Kentucky says it is cutting about 250 workers after a federal contract wasn't renewed. Computer Sciences Corporation said in a statement that all the jobs at its facility in Williamsburg would be impacted by the loss of the contract.
The United Mine Workers of America is suing Arch Coal and Peabody Energy. The suit involves pension and healthcare benefits for bankrupt Patriot Coal Corporation's active and retired miners and their families.
A national group that has pushed expanding broadband access in other southern states is now focusing on Kentucky. Citizens for a Digital Future is opening up a Kentucky chapter to help advocate for these issues with lawmakers and private businesses.
