52 Weeks of Public Health: Campaign focused on World Hepatitis Day, highlighting the silent killer
As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department of Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet…
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KyCIR: Kentucky ACLU sues Bevin over blocking select followers on social media accounts
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio The ACLU of Kentucky is suing Gov. Matt Bevin for blocking people on Facebook…
Ethics Reporter: State government contracts worth $2.4 billion issued halfway through budget cycle
Halfway through its 2016-18 budget cycle, Kentucky state government has issued $2.4 billion in contracts. That’s nearly identical to the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: If it’s August, it must be time to prepare for a new archery deer season
When August arrives, it’s time to start getting ready for the upcoming archery deer season. Kentucky’s 2017-18 deer season starts…
Syringe exchanges coupled with drug therapy, treatment could virtually eliminate hepatitis C
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky leads the nation in new infections of hepatitis C, a liver disease now…
Retired Marine fighter pilot McGrath announces she will challenge Barr for 6th Congressional seat
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another Democrat has announced a run for Kentucky’s Sixth District Congressional seat, currently held by…
FDA delays rules restricting electronic cigarettes, could endorse them as an aid to stop smoking
“Electronic-cigarette makers won a major reprieve on Friday when the Food and Drug Administration delayed regulations that could have removed…
Kentucky by Heart: A close encounter of the bear kind will put a little pep back into your step
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In the summer of 2002, I decided to indulge my hiking interest in a big…
Rural Blog: Rural areas, small towns bracing for major influx of solar-eclipse viewers in three weeks
As the historic Aug. 21 solar eclipse draws near, towns along the path of totality are bracing for tens of…
Commentary: Coverage of Bevin’s real estate deal results in another case of unbalanced journalism
By Richard Nelson Special to NKyTribune The Executive Branch Ethics Commission (EBEC) recently cleared Gov. Bevin of any wrongdoing involving…
Bevin names three to KET panel; KHEAA board, postsecondary education council get new members
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Gary Dan Griffith, Mary Bartlett Broecker, and…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Wade the Cumberland tailwater if you want to beat the summer heat
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The dog days of late summer slow everything down. The heat and humidity along…
U of L Grawemeyer Scholarships awarded to 10 Kentuckians, including two from NKY schools
The University of Louisville announced that 10 Kentucky high school students have been awarded a Grawemeyer Scholarship, providing full in-state…
Jamie Vaught: Lindy’s Sports yearbook joins crowd not showing much love for Stoops’ Wildcats
Several weeks ago, I wrote that a couple of college football yearbooks aren’t showing much love for the Wildcats as…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Eradicating invasive plants, tall fescue grass first step to better wildlife habitat
Landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat on their hunting property should make an effort every year to implement at…
Chef Foster: Beans, whether fresh or dried, are so much more than just a rich source of protein
It has taken me a long time to figure out people’s fascination with beans. Beans in the fresh form and…
Unemployment rates up in 96 Kentucky counties, fall in 20, according to June 2017 figures
Unemployment rates rose in 96 Kentucky counties between June 2016 and June 2017, fell in 20 and stayed the same…
Demolition of Capital Plaza Complex will go on, but Plaza Hotel will avoid the wrecking ball
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT — Demolition of the crumbling Capital Plaza Complex will go on as planned, but…
Bill Straub: Paul resolutely sticking to his political philosophy regardless of who might be hurt by it
There is something grotesquely admirable about Sen. Rand Paul’s dogged dedication to his twisted political philosophy – proclaiming it to…
Keven Moore: Clear policy regarding personal use of company-provided vehicles a must for businesses
Personal use of company-provided vehicles has long been a perk that many businesses provide to their employees. In my business,…
Breaking the Pain Chain: KCH, Cincinnati Children’s Providers team give pediatric patient a brighter life
By Elizabeth Adams Special to NKyTribune Perched on an examination table at the Kentucky Clinic, Mackenzee Walters revealed a collection…
Improving turnover-ratio will be special point of emphasis for Stoops, Wildcats this season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Stoops has plenty of experience when it comes to coaching defense. Stoops, a former…