Bill Straub: There’s cringe-worthy and there’s cringe-worthy; in fact, these amazing actions are a pandemic
One of the most cringe-inducing moments amidst the chaos surrounding the coronavirus pandemic came last week when, during a meeting…
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SEC blows final whistle — officially cancels all of its remaining athletics events due to COVID-19
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Southeastern Conference officially canceled all of its remaining athletic events Tuesday. The league announced…
Constance Alexander: Sisters’ printmaking inspires students through unique residency at Murray State
There was no sisterly squabbling or good-natured sibling rivalry last week when Carrie Lingscheit and Emmy Lingscheit served as artists…
NKY Health Department changes services to promote social distancing; does not provide COVID-19 testing
In an effort to promote social distancing and reduce the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) NKY Health Department is…
Kentucky Derby to be postponed until Sept. 5 in response to Covid-19 pandemic; Preakness may follow
Even Kentucky’s most famous rite of spring is not immune to the spread of COVID 19. Churchill Downs has announced…
St. Elizabeth institutes visitor restrictions and cancels elective surgeries, effective immediately
While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 (coronavirus) in any facility, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is closely monitoring evolving recommendations…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce sets up special website to answer questions for state’s businesses
As the governor’s office prepares the Commonwealth for this pandemic, the Kentucky Chamber is working to ensure businesses are equipped…
Kentucky Legal Food Frenzy extended through April 3 to address regional food banks’ increased need
Attorney General Daniel Cameron and the Kentucky Bar Association Young Lawyers Division today announced the extension of the Kentucky Legal…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about why government grows, Part 1
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa Government grows because Americans want it to grow.Some…
No spring racing meet at Keeneland; decision ‘agonizing’ but ‘we all need to take care of each other’
Keeneland officials announced the cancellation of the track’s upcoming Spring Meet, which was scheduled for April 2-24, due to health…
ProPublica: This storm has not yet really arrived, but panic-buying is underway; best thing is stay home
By Alexandra Mayas Senior Editor, ProPublica I grew up in Miami, where swarming the grocery store before a hurricane was…
Governor takes more steps to contain, limit virus; primary election rescheduled, limits on contacts
Gov. Andy Beshear announced even more decisive steps he is taking to contain and limit the spread of the novel…
Kentucky By Heart: Nobody is ‘crazier about the ‘Cats’ than long-time sports writer Jamie Vaught
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you are a Kentuckian or have been around these parts for a long time,…
USDA grants waiver to allow schools to serve students off-site meals; will address food insecurity
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received notification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that it has received approval…
United Way to advance one month’s allocation to partner agencies in response to coronavirus crisis
United Way of Greater Cincinnati has notified its 140 partner agencies that it will advance one month’s allocation and be…
Commentary: It’s Sunshine Week. Support public’s right to know; government is public’s business
By Amye Besenhaver and Jennifer Brown Kentucky Open Government Coalition March 15 through 21 has been designated Sunshine Week 2020….
Our Rich History: Newport, a gateway to the South during Civil War; loyalties were divided, Newport Barracks was union
Part 18 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune The state of…
Duke Energy takes additional steps to protect customers, employees during virus pandemic
Duke Energy has implemented additional steps to protect its customers and employees in the six states it serves during the…
Gov. Beshear updates citizens on ongoing response to limit spread of coronavirus 19, as cases increase
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians Sunday on the state’s ongoing response to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and…
Season over early but Calipari to keep in touch with team via calls, texts; Pitino hired at Iona in New York
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Reality is beginning to sink in for Kentucky coach John Calipari. After both the Southeastern…
Terry Brooks: Folk myths aside, corporal punishment should not be legal in Kentucky schools
Folk wisdom versus folk myths always intrigue me. For instance, which of these statements are true? • Toilet flushes spin in…
Health officials focus on strong measures to ‘flatten the curve’ to fight the coronavirus; what that means
Kentucky Health News When health officials talk about strong measures to ‘flatten the curve’ to fight the coronavirus, this is…