NKY Consensus Committee calls for capital-intensive projects, ideas for 2016 legislative budget session
Every other year, the Northern Kentucky Consensus Committee solicits input to identify and prioritize capital construction projects for the Northern…
Rep. Mike Denham: Remembering D-Day, we recognize those who fought and died
As our nation readies this summer to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, it is…
Keven Moore: Old dump truck is missing no more, thanks to power of social media
In late April, I had lunch with Joe Garera, the safety director for Spartan Construction, before heading out to complete…
Kentucky by Heart: Former boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
Commentary: Having a 529 plan can help families ensure a brighter future for children
Graduation season reminds us of just how quickly children grow up and head off to college. Fortunately, parents can start…
As canine influenza spreads to neighboring states, officials urge dog owners to be vigilant
As a new strain of canine influenza continues to spread, including to some states bordering Kentucky, officials say there is…
Johnathan Gay: New life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism in Eastern Kentucky
Springtime is a season for green-shoots: new life, fresh beginnings, renewed optimism. This spring, the same might be said for…
Splash of yellow in fields across state show Kentucky’s increasing interest in canola
By Katie Pratt Special to KyForward With the state’s first canola crushing facility coming online this past December, interest in…
Special Olympics Kentucky to celebrate 45th anniversary at 2015 State Summer Games
Special Olympics Kentucky will celebrate 45 years of service to Kentuckians with intellectual disabilities and their families at the organization’s…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free classes offered by health department
Get practical tips to manage your diabetes. Diabetes educators from the Northern Kentucky Health Department are offering comprehensive education during…
Music@BCM to feature Wild Carrot and Their Roots Band in Devou Park June 4
Promising a one-of-a-kind evening of American Roots melodies, Wild Carrot and friends will swing into Devou Park on Thursday, June…
Losing, forgetting your identity; what good can an Alzheimer’s license plate do?
By Bari Lewis Special to NKyTribune Dozens of specialty license plates are available in Kentucky, and many of them raise…
Live radio play reading to highlight “Seckatary Hawkins Club” observance June 13
A big dose of nostalgia, a live WWII radio play reading and cake. For members of the National Seckatary Hawkins…
Don Then: How can a tree change people forever? Find out in Vonnie Mateer Campbell’s The Tree
I was drawn to The Tree by Hebron author Vonnie Mateer Campbell because of a promotional blurb from Tate Publishing:…
Unemployment rates down in Boone, Owen and Campbell counties in April 2015
Unemployment rates fell in 119 Kentucky counties between April 2014 and April 2015, but rose in Union County, according to…
Beshear makes appointments, reappointments to state boards and commissions
Gov. Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Beshear has appointed Tommy W. Chandler as…
One in three U.S. adults have multiple factors that increase risk for heart disease and diabetes
From Kentucky Health News More than one-third of adults in the U.S. have a combination of health conditions that put…
The secret why some smokers quit easily and some find it nearly impossible may lie in brain
From Kentucky Health News When a person tries to quit smoking, the cravings, headaches and lethargy that come from the…
Rep. Mike Denham: Gains show state is headed in right direction, still has challenges
After weathering several tough budget cycles, the state is on track to end the current fiscal year next month with…
Skin cancer is most common cancer in U.S., but many Americans still don’t use sunscreen
From Kentucky Health News Sunscreen has been proven to reduce the risk for all types of skin cancer and to…