Patrick Towles makes biggest leap of all, beating out Drew Barker for UK quarterback job
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It’s hard to beat an incumbent. The University of Kentucky coaching staff gave backup…
Wanted: a Kentuckian who champions the First Amendment and transparent government
The Scripps Howard First Amendment Center at the University of Kentucky is requesting nominations for its annual James Madison Award…
Civil rights activist Julian Bond, who died Sunday, had significant roots in Kentucky
Editor’s note: This original one-on-one interview that aired on KET is part of the Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Once at-risk, these young men are now thriving at Louisville’s West End School
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Alltech recruits recent grads for corporate career development program, now accepting applications
The world could be at the fingertips of students from around the world through the fourth annual Alltech Corporate Career…
‘Our goal is to hire the best person for the job’; commissioner search continues after first interviews
The Kentucky Board of Education has completed the first round of interviews for the position of commissioner of education. The…
Report: Improving Kentuckians’ health will require increasing education levels and fighting poverty
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Increased access to insurance is just one part of the equation to improve the…
The Kentucky State Fair – with every attraction imaginable – runs Aug. 20-30 in Louisville
Balloons. Concerts. Dogs. Acrobats. No, this is not the beginning of a bad joke. These are just a few of…
Cheryl Renee and her Blues Band close out 2015 Music@BCM season with ‘Bourbon and Blues Redux’
Singer, keyboardist, band leader and song stylist Cheryl Renée brings her Blues Band to Devou Park on Aug. 20 for…
Rules of the Road: Start of school signals
it’s time once again to slow down, be alert
With the start of another school year, drivers should be on the lookout for students who may be walking or…
Commissioner candidates in face-to-face exchanges with state board members today and Saturday
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Board of Education is behind closed doors today and Saturday in its…
Kentucky Habitat for Humanity to display cargo container home at State Fair Aug. 20-30
When the Kentucky State Fair rolls around next week (Aug. 20-30), Kentucky Habitat for Humanity will shine the spotlight on…
Commentary: Lessons from Breeders’ Cup can help move Lexington, Central Kentucky from good to great
By Mike McKenzie Special to NKyTribune First it was the World Equestrian Games and now it is the Breeders’ Cup…
Amid backlash, governor offers honorary post to Livestock Expo’s former chairman Jack Ragsdale
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Responding to backlash over his leadership changes at the North American International…
Goldenrod Gala Arts Festival in Carrollton to feature handcrafted items, food and demonstrations Sept. 5
General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton will host the Goldenrod Gala Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10…
UK researchers see progress as second year of Kentucky’s industrial hemp project moves along
By Katie Pratt Special to NKyTribune Industrial hemp research at the University of Kentucky is moving along in its second…
Free education, workforce credential testing now available for eligible Kentucky veterans
An important education and workforce credential test is now free to eligible Kentucky veterans on a first-come, first-served basis until…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association gives Rep. Keene ‘100 Proof Award’ for ignition interlocks legislation
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored Rep. Dennis Keene with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his successful six-year effort in…
Bill Straub: With lackluster debate performance, Rand Paul has little hope of clawing his way back up
One of the principal unwritten laws around the poker table is never throw good money after bad. The time might…
Paul Long: Female police officers band together to put out calendar benefitting Women’s Crisis Center
A group of women police officers in Northern Kentucky — some of them runners, some of them fitness buffs —…
Prichard Committee renews focus on postsecondary education, hires senior policy director to lead effort
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is renewing its focus on the area that provided the foundation of its work:…