In final commentary of his administration, Gov. Steve Beshear delivers special message about first lady
During his time in office, Gov. Steve Beshear has released weekly video announcements entitled “About Kentucky” on his YouTube channel…
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Toyota’s Georgetown plant, nearby landfill join forces to generate 1 million watts of electricity from methane
After announcing its intent “to virtually eliminate CO2 emissions from its factories and vehicles, Toyota is about to flip the…
Governor directs flags to half-staff through sunset Thursday in honor of the victims of Paris attacks
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today through sunset on…
Beshear defends Kynect, Medicaid; asks Bevin to consider business standpoint, if not ‘human’ one
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward Armed with data and an unusual dose of emotion, outgoing Gov. Steve Beshear urged…
Council’s budget request ties partial restoration of state funding cuts to campus performance
The Council on Postsecondary Education approved a budget recommendation for the state’s colleges and universities that seeks to restore half…
UPike’s Kentucky College of Optometry, the first such school in the state, set to recruit inaugural class
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Optometry – the 22nd such school in the nation and the first in Kentucky…
New Kids Count report reminds Kentucky that it still has much to do to ensure well-being of all children
The annual Kentucky Kids Count report on the well-being of the state’s children says that Kentucky leads the nation in…
Constance Alexander: Tiger Tales, a unique tribute to visual, verbal literacy, best when shared with friends
Tiger Tales and I share a 27-year tradition. The annual collection of prose, poetry and art by students of Murray…
Beware of ‘next big thing’ in investing, state officials warn; three products currently under scrutiny
The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions today issued an advisory reminding investors to be cautious when considering investing in three…
Dear Diabetes: You may be a formidable opponent, but Kentucky is not backing down from the fight
By Bob Babbage and Stewart Perry Special to NKyTribune Game on. That’s right Diabetes. This is Kentucky talking and we…
Doug Flynn just a ‘born and bred Kentucky boy’ – and now new host of KET’s popular Kentucky Life
By John Gregory Special to KyForward Listen to Doug Flynn talk and he might have you believing that his major…
Southern Lights’ holiday festival returns to the Kentucky Horse Park Nov. 20; runs through Dec. 31
The Southern Lights holiday festival returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Nov. 20-Dec. 31. The holiday driving tour…
‘Give a Gift Made in Kentucky’ campaign launches; features variety of work by Kentucky-based artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, has launched the 2015 Give a Gift Made in…
Mike Denham: Tradition, constitution guide transition period following Kentucky gubernatorial elections
While last week’s gubernatorial election marked the end of this year’s campaign season, it also kicked off the beginning of…
Two from NKy named finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching
Ten Kentucky public school teachers – including one each from Simon Kenton and Boone County high schools – have been…
Five of Kentucky’s most successful entrepreneurs to be celebrated with induction into hall of fame
The Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame – which celebrates Kentucky’s most successful entrepreneurs and encourages others to pursue similar endeavors…
Heather French Henry: On 100th anniversary of WWI, we honor those Kentuckians who proved their worth
They were untested. Young, green American troops. To the eyes of the British and French soldiers, worn out by four…
Needle exchanges point to additional challenges, health department officials tell lawmakers
Nearly eight months after state lawmakers passed legislation to attack heroin use, three local health departments have embraced one of…
Kentucky by Heart: Daniel Carter Beard yet another Kentuckian noted for long-lasting contributions
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist The Boy Scouts of America owe Daniel Carter Beard a huge debt of thanks in…
Four ways to stop the ‘Great Diabetes Epidemic’ before it gets worse; ‘the time for action is now’
By Isaac Joyner and Dr. Gilbert H. Friedell Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has a state bird, the cardinal; a state…
Flags directed to half-staff in honor of Richmond police officer killed in the line of duty
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Nov. 11, in…
NKU, UK partner to offer Comprehensive Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities
Northern Kentucky University is the latest postsecondary institution in Kentucky to partner with University of Kentucky in offering a Comprehensive…