College eminent domain case poses unique dilemma, according to judge
Diminishing the public good to serve the public good hasn't got much case law behind it
February 28, 2026Land Use
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EKPC v. Berea College case underway
The utility wants to build a transmission line through the College's forest, the College has to prove why that's abuse
February 27, 2026
Non-industrial jobs, youth activities, housing top concerns in Comprehensive Plan survey
Plus, what would it take for Berea to have a Trader Joe's?
February 20, 2026
Berea College granted access to documents from EKPC / Duncannon Lane industrial deal
Circuit Court judge agrees it's relevant to Big Hill Line case
February 04, 2026
Coal country: too costly for factories, just right for data centers
Kentucky's lost smelter opportunity shows how reliance on fossil fuel repels new jobs, attracts big servers and secret deals in the high tech race to be the biggest AI company. Is Madison County ready for Meta and more?
January 30, 2026
EKPC v. Berea College trial date set for early next year
Plus, Jackson County judge transfers second suit filed by EKPC against Berea College to Madison County
October 16, 2025
Judge grants EKPC protective order in Big Hill Line case
RICHMOND—A judge has granted a protective order to an electric utility that sought to prevent the public from seeing a trove of documents requested for review by Berea College. Madison County Circuit Court Judge Kristin Clouse heard arguments from the two sides today before deciding that the Winchester-based East
September 18, 2025
College, EKPC bound for court over Big Hill Line
The battle between a regional power cooperative and Berea College over a land dispute looks to be headed for court on September 18th. The latest in the legal maneuvering around the Big Hill Line that began over the summer is East Kentucky Power Cooperative's request of the Madison
September 16, 2025
EKPC asks court to keep Big Hill Line documents confidential
In an eminent domain case, the East Kentucky Power Cooperative has asked a Madison County circuit court judge to prevent documents relevant to a transmission line being built through the southern end of the County, from becoming part of the public record, The Edge can report. The utility sued Berea
September 15, 2025