Bill Straub: Rand Paul’s excuse for voting against 9/11 victim’s compensation bill was deficit. Really?
Sen. Rand Paul wants it both ways. That, as you likely realize, is par for the course with politicians who…
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Keven Moore: Shark Week is coming up; so, how dangerous are they and how can you protect yourself
Every summer, the Discovery Channel stokes my fear of sharks, by airing their much-anticipated program called “Shark Week.” Shark Week…
Junior members of KY House form ‘Commonwealth Caucus’ to address needs of ‘everyday Kentuckians’
A group of junior members of Kentucky’s House of Representatives, representing House districts from across the state, announced the formation…
NKy Young Professionals hosting ‘Bourbon and Boards’ for connections to nonprofit board service
Young professionals looking to give back to their local communities on a more strategic level are invited to attend Bourbon…
Bevin’s pension bill another step closer to passing, as it clears the Senate panel and heads to a vote
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to address the state’s public regional universities and other…
Kentucky’s political tradition, Fancy Farm, coming up on Aug. 3 — here’s the lineup so far
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Six-minute speeches from gubernatorial candidates Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear highlight a…
KSO’s K-so Combo at Devou Aug. 3: ’45s Without Words’ — instrumental hits of the 60s-90s
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra continues its 25th summer in Devou Park featuring its newest subsidiary group — the K-so Combo….
Constance Alexander: One small step toward history in the making; now, how about creating a better world
If it weren’t for my brother-in-law, I would have missed the moon landing in 1969. I was spending the summer…
Holmes High School gets new band director, Conrad Krieger — and he’s getting band camp underway
Conrad Krieger’s love of music started when he learned to play classical guitar at the age of 10. He moved…
Healthy Headlines: Pregnant? You need a basic knowledge of foods to eat (or avoid) for healthy baby
St. Elizabeth Healthcare We all know about pregnancy cravings like pickles and ice cream in the middle of the night….
KIDS COUNT Data Book gives some insight into how today’s youth compares to those a generation ago
By Amy Swann Kentucky Youth Advocates The Annie E. Casey Foundation published the first KIDS COUNT Data Book in 1990 to provide…
Bevin’s pension bill narrowly makes it through the House, 52-46; nine Republicans join in opposition
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to provide relief to regional universities, health departments and…
Climate change report: Few places will be unaffected by extreme heat conditions by midcentury
Increases in potentially lethal heat driven by climate change will affect every state in the contiguous U.S. in the decades…
Registration open for free forum Sept. 23 on policy considerations regarding medical marijuana
Kentucky Health News Registration is now open for a statewide forum on medical marijuana to be held September 23 in…
Villa Hills Police Department’s K9 Onexx to get a protective vest thanks to Vested Interest in K9s
Villa Hills Police Department’s K9 Onexx will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from…
Casino.org reports big increase (85%-plus) in total handle for instant racing at Kentucky’s four venues
The total handle for instant racing in Kentucky jumped more than 85 percent in the 2019 fiscal year ending June…
Chamber, Horizon announce Horizon Award recipient, Kristi P. Nelson; presented at annual Chamber dinner
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), in partnership with Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky (Horizon Community Funds),…
NKU offering Fast Track application session July 31 if you are interested in attending this fall
Northern Kentucky University is hosting a Fast Track application session on July 31 for those interested in attending NKU this…
Diane St. Onge announces pending resignation on floor of State House of Representatives, after pension vote
Fort Wright’s Diane St. Onge announced her intention to resign on the floor of the State House of Representatives on…
Flags are at half-staff to honor retired U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens
In accordance with the proclamation by President Donald J. Trump, both American and state flags at public office buildings will…
Briefs: Pioneer Award to Salyers, Geisen Scheper to Interact board, Blake Morgan gets scholarship
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized one of its 2019 Pioneer Award honorees, John Salyers, who was presented a proclamation for…
Covington-based C-Forward named among premier managed service providers by Channel Futures
Covington-based C-Forward, Inc. has been named as one of the world’s premier managed service providers on the prestigious 12th-annual Channel…