According to KDE rating, more than 90 percent of Kentucky teachers and leaders are effective
The majority of teachers and leaders evaluated in the first year of statewide implementation of Kentucky’s Professional Growth and Effectiveness…
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Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood, but state officials say would mean more teen pregnancies
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin and the state House GOP caucus are calling for…
NKY Chamber to discuss business of same-sex marriage ruling over breakfast at Eggs ‘N Issues
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2015 the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present Eggs ‘N Issues: Marriage Law and Your…
‘Are you ready to learn and grow with us?’ Erlanger-Elsmere Schools throw community block party
All residents of Erlanger and Elsmere are invited to celebrate the back-to-school season at the fourth annual community block party…
Commentary: Pre-K Works program will be even more successful with community involvement
By Kathlyn Burkhardt Special to NKyTribune We are very excited to welcome students back to school. But did you know…
Homefest 2015 Triple Crown to feature a schedule of special events for public, military, members
The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky will feature a special schedule for its members and the public alike at…
Bill Straub: Obama accidentally raised carbon levels by setting some Kentucky politicians’ hair afire
It appears President Obama contributed to the global climate change crisis this week by dishing up a new clean air…
Don Then: For a real story that reads like fiction, Kentucky Maverick offers insight, history, more
The fun part about reading books and offering insight is that it opens doors to diverse writing styles and defines…
Jefferson Davis statue will stay in Kentucky’s capitol rotunda after commission decides against relocation
A statue of Jefferson Davis, the Kentuckian who became president of the Confederacy during the Civil War, will remain in…
Louisville conference Sept. 24-25 will explore new approaches to community growth, development
A two-day conference exploring strategies for community growth and development based on 21st-century challenges will take place Sept. 24-25 in…
Kentucky Board of Education reviews commissioner applicants, names associate commissioner interim
The Kentucky Board of Education today conducted its first review of applicants for the position of commissioner of education. As…
Rural Blog: Brothers definitely Takin’ care of business with parodies that promote farming
A series of agricultural-themed song parody videos that three Kansas brothers put online became a sensation and are enabling the…
Up to 25 creative project grants available to help lower instances of hunger for rural children
The Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center at the University of Kentucky is accepting grant applications to help lower instances of…
Lewis Donohew: ‘Life should be for the living’; doctors shouldn’t be discouraged from saving lives
A man has a terminal illness and is expected to die within the next few months. He is in pain…
Paul Long: Friends help each other ’embrace the Yeti,’ finish Badwater through myriad of struggles
Sometime in the early morning hours last Thursday, Chris Cavanaugh went searching in Death Valley for a stake. No, he…
Justice Cabinet announces $2 million in funds to combat violence against women, support victims
The federal Violence Against Women Act Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution program received $2 million in funding for public safety grants…
Kentucky by Heart: Falmouth ‘Handi Camp’ counselor was bullied youth, now inspires special kids
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist At the recent “Handi Camp” week at a church camp called Camp Northward, in Falmouth,…
Pitch competition continues tonight with regional event in Ashland; Yves Law among first winners
Kentucky Innovation Network’s second Entrepreneurial Pitch Competition continues in Ashland tonight with one of seven remaining regional events. Four regional…
Ashland Inc. plans for new $35 million Valvoline office building, more on its Lexington campus
Ashland Inc. announced plans to build a new 145,000-square-foot office building on its Lexington campus between Blazer Parkway and Palumbo…
Kentucky Labor Cabinet to hold free occupational safety and health training program in Maysville
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet will hold free informational and training courses Aug. 10-13 on safety and health topics that can…