West Kentucky Coal: Places, People, and Power

In 2013 for the first time in over 50 years West Kentucky coal mines produced more than their eastern counterparts.

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Coal companies employ more than 4,000 people in 10 west Kentucky counties, and more than 90% of Kentucky’s power comes from this ancient mineral. But there is much

more beyond these numbers. In this joint, WKMS documentary, reporters explore West Kentucky Coal and its people, places and power.