Shop and Share goods drive raised nearly $800,000 for domestic violence shelters
The seventh annual Shop and Share Day, a one-day goods drive to benefit Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence shelters across…
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UpTech announces fourth accelerator program, details timeline for application process
UpTech, metro Cincinnati’s premier accelerator for informatics-driven startups, announced that it will open online applications starting May 1 for its…
NKU Cyber Defense Team brings home a second place in the regional completion
The Northern Kentucky University Cyber Defense Team has once again brought home a trophy from the Midwest Regional Collegiate Cyber…
In surprise announcement, education chief Terry Holliday says he will retire in August
Kentucky Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday has announced his retirement effective Aug. 31. Holliday has served as commissioner since July…
Five years later, the federal health-reform law continues to make big changes to patient care
Despite the controversy that continues to surround the Patient Protection and Affordable Act five years after its passage, it has…
You can volunteer for medical research by signing up through a national registry
Have you ever wondered how you could volunteer for medical research? ResearchMatch provides this opportunity through a national registry that…
Lottery sales trending ahead of last year but are $20.7 million below budget for fiscal year
Kentucky Lottery Corp.’s sales trend established early in the fiscal year continued to hold true through February. But while overall…
Paul Long: Most people struggle to stay awake for a day; these athletes run – and compete – for 24 hours
It’s a disarmingly simple, yet almost superhuman task: Run for 24 hours. Run more miles than anyone else, and you…
New health-related laws deal with heroin, dating violence, end-of-life care, colon cancer, more
The Kentucky General Assembly passed several health-related bills this session, including high-profile measures on heroin and dating violence. It did…
Rep. Mike Denham: March is full of madness for basketball fans and government officials
In one way, the bills filed each legislative session are not much different from the teams taking part in the…
Keven Moore: Make sure the joke (or prank) isn’t on you when you ‘celebrate’ April Fools’ Day
April Fools’ Day is one of my favorite days of the year. Anybody who knows me knows that I love…
Auditor: A third of rural hospitals in poor shape; closure may be ‘unfortunate reality’
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News For a video of State Auditor Adam Edelen’s press conference, click…
State to school districts: Students can’t ‘opt out’ of testing over common core objections
Facing inquiries tied to an anti-common core academic standards push, the Kentucky Department of Education is leaving no doubt of…
H.B. 232 ceremonially signed to finalize High School Academy at Morehead State University
State and local leaders to ceremonially sign House Bill 232, which supports the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and…
Rajant wireless company selects Kentucky due to Morehead State’s space science program
More jobs are coming to Eastern Kentucky. Rajant Corporation will establish a facility in Morehead. Rajant, a pioneer in providing…
Col Owens: Current unrest is due to income inadequacy; economic status is biggest challenge
We have a growing crisis in our country. The Middle Class is contracting, and our future prosperity is in peril….
Ethics Reporter: Over $4M spent on lobbying in first two months; advertising now reported
About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses…
Kentucky Export Initiative trade mission to Canada offers businesses chance to go global
Want to take your business global? There’s still time to sign up for the Kentucky Export Initiative trade mission to…
Four Roses to build bottling facility in Bullitt County, create 30 new jobs, invest $8 million
Four Roses is expanding again. The company plans to build a new bottling facility in Bullitt County. Four Roses is…
Free online class now available to help parents support college and career planning
A new online program called Take the LEAD helps Kentucky parents and community members support their middle and high school…
Legacy Families: In NKy, ‘Battaglia’ means horse racing; they are ‘true stewards’ of Turfway Park
This is the second in an occasional series on Northern Kentucky’s “Legacy Families,” those families who have been involved in…