Kentucky by Heart: Plenty of places in the Bluegrass state offer gentle ride into the sunset
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his…
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Arts council summer program directory offers opportunities for student artists
School is still in session across the Commonwealth, but it’s not too early to start thinking about summertime activities for…
Keven Moore: My juvenile delinquent days, now behind me, serve well in parenting
I am a reformed juvenile delinquent. There, I said it. Each week KyForward’s “resident riskologist” Keven Moore shines the light…
Constance Alexander: Mother’s Day also time to honor ‘childless wives,’ other non-mothers
Whenever my Aunt Marge ventured an opinion on parenting, Uncle Jim shot her a withering glance and quipped, “There’s nothing…
Bob Stewart: Kentucky is blessed with thriving and vibrant tourism industry
The first week of May is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and will be observed this year from May 2-10….
Kentucky celebrates Small Business Week with programs to help entrepreneurs succeed
Do you have the next great business idea? Have you spent your life working almost nonstop to make your small…
Kentucky tourism’s economic impact tops $13 billion for first time, new report shows
The economic impact of tourism in Kentucky amounted to nearly $13.1 billion in 2014 – a 4.4 percent increase from…
Two Cities, Two Bands: The KSO and The Carnegie team up to offer a retrospective concert May 7 – 9
“What goes up, must come down. Spinning wheel got to go round.” “Sitting crossed-legged on the floor, twenty-five or six…
Most women are unaware of female-specific stroke symptoms and risks, according to nationwide survey
Most women are unaware of the symptoms and risks of stroke for females, according to a national survey by the…
No More Bullying: When the teacher is the bully, where do you turn? What do you do?
This is the final installment of the column on bullying in schools on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to KyForward…
Devastating earthquake at home prompts UK students from Nepal to show support
A group of University of Kentucky students from Nepal is helping to relieve the suffering in their home country caused…
Mike Farrell wins ‘Triple Crown’ of advising awards at collegiate, state and national levels
NKyTribune co-founder Mike Farrell has been awarded both the Kentucky award for Region Three Outstanding Advising Award in a Faculty…
NKU receives NCAA grant to enhance alcohol and other drug prevention efforts
Northern Kentucky University announced today that it has received an NCAA Choices grant from the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The…
Commentary: Bourbon thieves and Congress both spirit away the trust
By Rep. Joni Jenkins Special to NKyTribune We’ve seen the headlines; they absconded with all that bourbon. Over $100,000 worth…
Brent Cooper: Programs such as Kids Voting USA important in encouraging civic engagement
Like other parents in the area, whenever my wife and I vote, we usually bring our kids along for the…
May is American Stroke Month; do you know the common signs of stroke?
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t know the signs of stroke. Only 8 percent of those recently surveyed in…
Weekender: What if only three horses showed up, and other tales from Derbies past
Editor’s note: A master storyteller – or is that master of the tall tale? – Robert Treadway loves the horses…
Sunshine, warmer temperatures will prevail during ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’
Louisville forecast We just can’t resist: The sun will shine bright on our old Kentucky home for the 141st…
Riding into Learning: Bicycle clubs show middle schoolers that STEM concepts have real-world uses
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Seventh-grader Jayshaun Washington thinks he hates math. But Doug Dicken, a financial manager…
Ethics Reporter: Advertising spurs 11 percent increase in spending during 30-day session
Special to NKyTribune Lobbyists and their employers reported spending about 11 percent more in the recently completed 2015 General Assembly…
Jewelry trunk show to benefit Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky May 4
Herzog Jewelers, in partnership with Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, invites the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community to shop for a…