economy

New unemployment claims in the Ohio Valley began to taper off this week but local economies still face a staggering number of unemployed.

Nearly 260,000 people in Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia joined those seeking help during the economic downturn caused by the coronavirus.

At least 287,576 people in Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia joined those seeking help during the economic downturn caused by the pandemic.

The story of a father and son who were both laid off by Blackjewel, and whose lives have changed dramatically because of it.

Restaurant owners and workers in the Ohio Valley are worried about their livelihoods now that bars and restaurants are closed to dine-in customers.

Teachers and parents are scrambling to meet the unexpected challenges to care for, feed and educate children while they are away from school.

The regional economy could see slower growth in 2020 amid continued anxiety about trade, and possible downturns in energy and manufacturing.

An open-ended survey of 2700 rural adults found that 25 percent of rural Americans said drug addiction was their biggest concern.

As 2019 gives way to a new decade, the country is a radically different place than it was in 2009, and the Ohio Valley is no exception.

A new report from the Congressional Budget Office shows shows mixed results for increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.