Kentucky’s annual jobless rate plunges to 6.5% in 2014; lowest annual rate in six years
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate plunged to 6.5 percent in 2014 from 8 percent in 2013 – the lowest annual jobless…
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Sirens will sound across Kentucky Tuesday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Month
March is “Severe Weather Awareness Month in Kentucky,” and as part of the state’s preparedness activities a statewide tornado drill…
Research indicates students throw away less food since new, healthier lunch rules in place
Kentucky Health News One of the most consistent complaints about the healthier school-lunch standards is that more food ends up…
Health department hosts event in observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
To address on-going stigma about HIV/AIDS among women and girls, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is hosting a showing of…
No More Bullying: Schools can patrol their ‘hotspots,’ prevent bullying in those areas
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on NKyTribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune Bullying in the…
United Way announces ‘Bold Plays,’ accelerated strategies to achieve Bold Goals by 2020
Corporate and community partner endorsers of the Bold Goals for Our Region joined United Way of Greater Cincinnati for…
St. Patrick’s Day birthdays are celebrated in a fun and philanthropic way in Ludlow
Pat Sketch was a long-time member and officer of the Kehoe Council Knights of Columbus in Ludlow. His birthday was…
Beshears invite Kentuckians to 2015 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast March 17
Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear invite Kentuckians to participate in the 2015 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday, March…
The Week in Frankfort: Phone deregulation first to cross finish line; others not far behind
When the first racehorse crosses the finish line, others usually aren’t far behind. The same can be said about bills…
‘Dreamers & Doers’: Michael Breeding film profiling Kentucky women, their achievements premieres soon
An hour-long documentary showcasing the role women have played in the history, growth and development of Kentucky will premiere with…
If statewide smoking ban bill is, indeed, dead, who killed it? Common answer: ‘leadership’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky House of Representatives, for the first time, passed a statewide smoking ban…
State of emergency declared as another dangerous winter storm cripples Kentucky
For the second time in less than a month, Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency. “Two significant…
Capitol Notes: Distributorship bill passes, ending ‘beer wars’ in General Assembly
The state Senate has passed legislation banning breweries from owning beer distribution networks – a move expected to force Anheuser-Busch…
Need a little good weather news? Cold retreats next week, March sun will warm things up
A change in the weather pattern will turn off arctic air invasions to allow the March sun to go to…
NKy Health Department offers HIV Continuing Education Course for health care providers
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering a continuing education course on HIV disease for health care providers from 5:30…
The Catalytic Fund CDFI certification opens doors to federal funding for community development
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified the Catalytic Development Funding Corp. of Northern Kentucky as a Community Development…
State Fire Marshal: ‘Change the batteries’ this weekend; practice family’s fire escape plan
The Kentucky state fire marshal is reminding Kentuckians to change the batteries in each of their homes’ smoke alarms when…
Commentary: Societal concern of gambling can be addressed through House and Senate bills
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. What better time to raise awareness of problem and addicted gambling as a public…
Shop and Share Drive gives anyone a chance to shop, share, volunteer, make a difference
First Lady Jane Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to volunteer for the seventh annual Shop and Share day, a one-day goods…
Kentucky Emergency Management preparing for ‘complex’ winter storm, provides resources
Kentucky Emergency Management is preparing for the significant weather system that will cross the state today through Thursday. The State…
Tickets for 2015 Breeder’s Cup Championships at Keeneland Race Course in October on sale now
Tickets for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course on October 30-31 will go on sale today…
Racing ‘starts in Kentucky, ends in Kentucky,’ but ties that bind industry span continents
Editor’s note: Tickets for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup, which will be held for the first time at Keeneland Race Course…