Kentucky by Heart: Former slave, Ky. native Wheeling Gaunt defied the odds with an unrelenting work ethic
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Though making no claims of being a bona fide Kentucky historian, I enjoy researching and…
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Interact for Health announces retirement of Dr. O’dell Owens; board to conduct search for replacement
Interact for Health announced Monday President and CEO Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens will retire effective March 31. Owens has led…
Pandemic, social justice the focus of Ky. Legislative Black Caucus 2021 Black History Celebration Feb. 16
The struggles and challenges that dominated news headlines over the past year now serve as the inspiration for this year’s…
Pandemic metrics continue to fall in Kentucky, but state’s infection rate remains one of the highest
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Two major measures of the pandemic in Kentucky, new cases of the novel coronavirus…
Leadership Ky. accepting nominations for class of 2021; orientation planned for June at Boone Tavern
Leadership Kentucky is now accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2021. Leadership Kentucky connects a selected…
This Week at the Capitol: Future of historical horse racing takes center stage during busy three-day week
With the Kentucky Senate and House convening three days, this week was short on workdays but long on action. The…
Constance Alexander: Availability of COVID vaccine inspires deadly sins, and a couple of virtues
Pride, covetousness, lust, anger, envy, sloth, scandal. That was how we memorized the Seven Deadly Sins at St. Francis School….
Timothy Lonesky: COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need to put Kentucky’s patients first
As a rheumatologist, I work with patients every day who are suffering from complex, chronic conditions, such as arthritis and…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s 2020-2021 deer season results in fifth-highest harvest on record
The coronavirus pandemic had little if any impact on Kentucky’s 2020-2021 white-tailed deer season as hunters checked in 141,630 deer,…
COVID-19 Health Issues Survey shows most adults in region are following safety recommendations
As Greater Cincinnati continues to work to reduce the incidence of COVID-19, adherence to public health guidelines will be key….
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce releases first report in quarterly series on state’s economy
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce released the first of a new series of quarterly reports, “Kentucky’s Economic Recovery: A Quarterly…
Kentucky’s Farms to Food Banks program a lifeline for many pandemic increases food insecurity
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As the food-insecurity crisis continues, Kentucky growers are stepping in to fill the void….
Kentucky by Heart: In these tumultuous times for our country, there is much good happening in Kentucky
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist There are many good things happening around our state these days that might not receive…
Requesting to testify before Ky. lawmakers gets easier as LRC launches online application process
It is more convenient than ever for Kentuckians to request to testify before a legislative committee during the current session…
Kentucky DOR preparing for ‘efficient and safe’ tax filing season; returns accepted beginning Feb. 12
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) is in the process of finalizing its tax filing processes and procedures, striving to…
CPE calls on educators across Ky. to take steps to shore up college enrollment after significant decline
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education is calling on education leaders across the state to take decisive steps to combat…
Akia McNeary: It’s past time for Kentucky to embrace school choice, unlock opportunities for all students
Numbers, statistics, dollar signs — people like to talk a whole lot about charts and diagrams when you bring up…
Longtime Kentucky editor, ‘Humble Reporter’ Bill Mardis, dies at 89; worked until his death Feb. 2
Few people have been identified with a rural daily newspaper as Bill Mardis, editor emeritus of the Commonwealth Journal in…
This Week at the Capitol: Lawmakers hit the ground running in session’s second half, override six vetoes
If last month’s quick start to the General Assembly’s 2021 session wasn’t enough to show that lawmakers were serious about…
Duke Energy offers tips to prepare for frigid temps; arctic blast forecast for tri-state next week
As an arctic blast of winter weather reaches the tri-state, Duke Energy crews are ready in the event that frigid…
Education groups launch statewide campaign after 19 percent drop in FAFSA filings for high school seniors
Education groups in Kentucky are launching an information campaign this month calling on students to submit the Free Application for…
Historical horse racing bill clears licensing committee; measure now moves to full Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to legalize historical horse racing, which are essentially slot machines, in Kentucky cleared…