Thursday, September 30, 2021 23 species to be declared extinct, including ivory-billed woodpecker, Bachman's warbler and eight mussels Bachman's warbler (Whatbird.com)...

Monday, September 27, 2021 As solar projects become more feasible in states like Ky., battle lines are drawn between farmers...

Tuesday, August 03, 2021 Rural clinics have grants to persuade locals to get vaxed; they could collaborate with other providers...

Historic opioid settlement announced; if approved, states could see payouts as soon as next year "States unveiled a historic $26...

Economists say ending extra unemployment pay will hurt rural areas; employers claim benefits discourage work Economists say ending extra unemployment...

Free school lunch for all extended through next school year The Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it would extend universal free lunch through...

Biden $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan has plenty of rural help President Biden will introduce a $2.25 trillion jobs-and-infrastructure package today...

Tuesday, February 02, 2021 Sen. Manchin criticizes vice president's interview with W.Va. station, highlighting Biden's tricky Senate balancing act Vice...

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 2021 Gray works to create high-volume regional vaccination centers in anticipation of the day when there is...

Pastor Bob Rodgers of Louisville cursed those who oppose Trump and "have stolen this election." (footage captured by WXIA-TV) In the...

President-elect Joe Biden proposed a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus and pandemic package Thursday night. Here's some of what's in the...

Thursday, December 17, 2020 Landslide counties in 2020 presidential election are shown in dark colors. Daily Yonder map; click the...

States demand money back for mistaken benefit payments Millions of Americans have lost their jobs because of the pandemic, but...

Friday, September 18, 2020 President Trump arriving in Wheeling, W.Va., this month with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va) before heading...

Monday, August 24, 2020 Postal Service roundup: op-eds say it's a rural lifeline; Sen. Rand Paul suggests reducing delivery days...

Friday, August 14, 2020 Columnist, a longtime rural resident, writes that Trump's attack on the U.S. Postal Service is a...

A pilot program offers rural health-care providers a chance to be part of a pilot payment model with up-front investments,...

Wednesday, August 05, 2020 Rural schools will face a host of logistical challenges as they resume classes during the pandemic,...

Each dot represents a school district. Brookings Institution graph; click the image to enlarge it. Schools planning to reopen this fall with...

Tuesday, July 28, 2020 Analysis with lots of visual aids: Rural America needs more help to fight economic and health...