Bill Straub: Light at the end of the bridge for Brent Spence, thanks to just about everyone but Massie
May I rise on a point of personal privilege to discuss, briefly, something I’ve been doing on-and-off for more than…
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Goodwill Industries breaks down barriers to jobs, driven by your tax-deductible donations of goods
Goodwill Industries of Kentucky placed Kentuckians into more than 3,400 jobs this past year, a nearly 20 percent increase over…
Rep. Dennis Keene recognized for ‘commitment to fight drunk driving’ by national advocacy group
The Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, a national not-for-profit organization funded by distillers that leads the fight to eliminate drunk…
KET event honors Mer and Susan Grayson; previews second Inside Northern Kentucky show
The annual Kentucky Educational Television event in Northern Kentucky honored long-time KET supporters and community activists, Mer and Susan Grayson….
How UK’s Student Support Services aims to improve retention rate; gets sixth renewal of $5m grant
University of Kentucky students and alumni describe Student Support Services with those words — words that evoke a sense of…
Marcus Carey: ‘True believer’ sees ‘pony in there,’ senses Matt Bevin may be what he’s looking for
I spent most of my life around politics. I’ve shaken hands, slapped backs, posed for pictures, raised money, given speeches,…
Letters to Editor: Volunteers urge Congress to assure continuation, permanence of tax credit programs
Make key provisions permanent Dear Editor: As a volunteer tax preparer I am spending my holidays brushing up on tax…
Applications for 2016 Kentucky Angel Investment tax credits available beginning Dec. 11; helps start-ups
After leveraging $7.4 million this year for startups and small businesses in the state, the Kentucky Angel Investment Act Program…
UW’s Centennial Year memorable, inspiring — capped off by celebrating special donors, grants
The final public event of United Way’s Centennial Year put the spotlight squarely on the future last week, with announcement…
FAME finds early success in Northern Kentucky — and so do students who join up, work and learn
Aaron Beyersdoerfer walked across the stage at Grant County High School on June 5 this year, the first person in…
Paul Long: Running is fun and simple, but requires lots of stuff; here’s a gift list for your runner
Take up running, they said. It’s fun. OK, I’ll accept that. It’s easy, they said. Left, right, and don’t forget…
Education Commissioner Pruitt sees ‘incredible opportunity,’ urges open mind on charter schools
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune Education Commissioner Stephen L. Pruitt told superintendents that the new elementary and secondary education…
People in the News: Bill Scheyer and CBC panel, Summe and poll workers, Kroger contest winner
Scheyer to speak at CBC Bill Scheyer, CEO of Skyward (formerly Vision 2015) will head a panel discussing what lies…
Letter to Editor: EITC, CTC tax credits are effective pro-work policies, help UW provide services
Dear Editor: This time of year, EY, one of the largest accounting firms in the world, is busy assisting our…
20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball raises $90k for American Cancer Society in Northern Kentucky
Some 300 attendees and volunteers turned out to support the fight against cancer for the 20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball event…
Kentucky experience follows trend as small business owners’ ‘optimism’ index dropped a bit last month
The National Federation of Independent Business’ widely-watched Small Business Optimism Index dropped 1.3 points last month to 94.8 with only…
Matt Bevin sworn in as 62nd governor of Kentucky at traditional midnight ceremonies in Capitol Rotunda
Staff Report Matt Bevin became Kentucky’s 62nd governor at a special swearing-in at midnight in the state Capitol Rotunda. The…
Kentucky by Heart: With simple acts of kindness, Centre coach, players prove to be real winners
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Good things are happening with the Centre College football program these days. Some are measured…
Myths about the common cold abound; truth is, chicken soup can help, hand-washing is still best
Cold and flu season is here, and the lack of a cure for the common cold has helped sustain much…
Gayle Pille: Are there Fairy Diddles in your backyard? Hard not to love these nocturnal creatures
A friend was checking his nest boxes recently when he noticed a wren house had chew marks around the entry…
In last day as governor, Beshear grants 197 pardons, six commutations after extensive review
In his final executive action before leaving office, Gov. Steve Beshear today granted 197 pardons and 6 commutations to individuals…
In pitch competition final, TriBlue Engineering takes first place for natural gas purification startup
TriBlue Engineering, a Lexington-based startup that developed an efficient system to clean low-quality natural gas, won first place and a…