Serving up an artificial blood ‘buffet’ for mosquitoes may lead to fewer of the pesky insects
A “nuisance” is probably one of the nicest things people call a mosquito. Actually, mosquitoes have been pegged the deadliest…
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Dates and locations set for public comment meetings on oil, gas development in Kentucky
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and its agencies have set the dates and locations for three public meetings to…
Our Rich History: Expressly the facts – How I/71-75 evolved from a dream into a nightmare
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
‘Father loss’ is a turning point in the life of a child; for sons, the transition can be profound
By John Gregory KET We all face the certainty that at some point, Father’s Day will change from being a…
Certified Local Government historic preservation grants awarded to Bellevue, Covington, more
Twelve Certified Local Government grants totaling $86,448 have been awarded to nine communities for historic preservation-related activities, according to the…
Tobacco smoke mixed with high radon levels increase risk of lung cancer by a factor of 10
From Kentucky Health News Combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon, an odorless gas that comes from small amounts of…
Discovery Day at Big Bone Lick gives insight into Ice Age, pioneer life, Native American culture June 27
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site will host a “Discovery Day” to showcase a wide variety of historic artifacts and…
AntiOp Inc. sells naloxone spray technology; designed to help opioid overdose victims
AntiOp Inc., a Kentucky company, has sold its lead product technology – an intranasal naloxone hydrochloride nasal spray designed to…
Kentucky’s jobless rate at 5.1 percent in May 2015; most new positions are in high-wage areas
Kentucky’s preliminary May unemployment rate stayed at a seasonally adjusted 5.1 percent compared to a revised 5.1 percent in April…
Bill Straub: Kentucky GOP delegation, often at odds, singing same tune on environment
Kentucky Republicans aren’t exactly kissing cousins these days. The U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, of Louisville, and the man…
TranspARTation Grants available to help give students experiences outside the classroom
School is out across the Commonwealth, but Kentucky teachers can start planning now for next year’s field trips by applying…
Celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, food, more at Kentucky state parks July 3-5
Get your red, white and blue on at Kentucky State Parks this July. Enjoy Fourth of July activities at a…
Keven Moore: Even the most attentive parent can forget a child in the car; look before you lock
As temperatures soar, it’s inevitable that we will hear about a child – probably several – being left unattended in…
Beshear creates work group to recommend ways to stabilize teachers’ retirement system
By executive order, Gov. Steve Beshear has created a 23-member work group to develop recommendations to strengthen the solvency of…
Marlana does it again … inspires others singing national anthem before NBA finals
Marlana VanHoose’s inspiring voice inspired once again, this time in front of a nationally televised audience before the start of…
Paul Long: Some people love running in the heat; here’s how to stay healthy as thermometer rises
All last week — and it appears, this week as well — the temperatures have been approaching the 90s with…
Kentucky by Heart: Proof that being a good father is about spending time, not money
It’s a late afternoon in my townhouse in Lexington, and I’m sitting at the computer in my study. Words are…
Most new state laws – 98 of the 117 passed earlier this year – go into effect next week
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2015 regular session go into effect next week. The state constitution…
Kentucky Arts Council offers educational summer programs for teachers, professionals
Though school is out, curriculum planning is a topic that never seems to take the summer off. With the Kentucky…
Beshear signs booster seat bill at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, will take effect June 24
Gov. Steve Beshear joined child safety advocates at Kentucky Children’s Hospital on June 15 to sign a bill aimed at…