The Rural Blog: Fact-checking the President’s State of the Union Address on rural issues
In his first State of the Union address last night, President Trump struck an optimistic tone heavy on American exceptionalism,…
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550 candidates file with SOS for primary including record for women; 15 uncontested legislative seats
The window for candidates who must run in a Primary Election to file candidacy paperwork with the Office of Secretary…
Today is final day for candidates for offices to file — 4 p.m. deadline
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Today is the deadline to file for political office in Kentucky. Candidates have until…
Retired marine, Winchester native who lost sight, legs in Iraq to be guest at State of the Union tonight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A retired Marine from Winchester, who lost both legs and was blinded in an explosion…
UK confirms a student has bacterial meningitis, has taken precautions — but warns of symptoms
University of Kentucky officials were informed that a student has been hospitalized with a probable case of bacterial meningitis. …
Secretary of State Grimes welcomes 151 new citizens to Kentucky, encourages them to vote
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes took part in her 76th naturalization ceremony since taking office in 2012, welcoming 151…
Alltech announces it is closing its Winchester Algae facility, will work with the 20 employees on jobs
By Fred Petke Kentucky Today Alltech Algae notified city officials Friday morning it would close its Winchester facility. Winchester Industrial…
Unemployment rates fell in 117 of Kentucky’s 120 counties in 2017; Woodford has lowest jobless rate
Unemployment rates fell in 117 Kentucky counties, stayed the same in two (Estill and Hickman counties) and rose in one…
Franklin Circuit Court dismisses lawsuit bought by labor unions over state’s new right-to-work law
The Franklin Circuit Court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by labor unions challenging the Commonwealth’s historic new right-to-work law. House…
Attorney General Andy Beshear sues opioid distributor McKesson Corp. for ‘flooding Kentucky’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear has filed suit against a national opioid distributor alleging they…
KY Speedway – video Q&A with Mark Simendinger; GM talks about 2017 and what to expect this year
NKyTribune staff Kentucky Speedway General Manager Mark Simendinger reflects on the 2017 racing season and looks ahead to 2018. Highlights…
Senate approves end to shutdown, 81-18, until Feb. 8; McConnell agrees to discuss immigration
BREAKING NEWS: The Senate reached a deal on to end the shutdown and voted 81-18 to approve the bill. Sen….
Kentucky’s Scott Jennings named Resident Fellow at Harvard University’s Kennedy School
Dawson Springs native Scott Jennings, a conservative columnist and CNN Political Commentator, has been appointed a Resident Fellow for the…
No definite public pension plan yet in sight, but it’s top of mind for legislators as session gets underway
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to reform Kentucky’s public pension plans has not yet been introduced and there’s no…
‘Adoption czar’ Dan Dumas’ contract terminated as Gov. Bevin decides to ‘move in a different direction’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A spokesman for Gov. Matt Bevin said the decision to terminate the contract of the…
Larry Blundred to be at Crestview Hills’ Joseph-Beth Friday to sign ‘Staying Resilient’ about wife’s survival
Cincinnati author Larry Blundred and his wife, Donna, will appear at a book signing on Friday at 7 p.m. at…
Here is the list of the 70 programs that Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed budget eliminates altogether
Gov. Matt Bevin unveiled the highlights of his proposed budget Tuesday. During his State of the Commonwealth and Budget speech,…
Gov. Bevin’s Address: 6.25% cut to most agencies, fund pensions, workforce training, protect SEEK . . .
Gov. Matt Bevin tonight delivered his 2018 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address to the General Assembly and fellow…
U.S. Civil Rights Trail launched on MLK Day, involves more than 130 landmarks; KY hosts three sites
Visitors can literally walk in the footsteps of Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Medgar Evers, John Lewis and other…
Kenton County Public Library one of three statewide to be chosen to launch LEAF adults skills program
Kenton County is one of three Kentucky counties chosen for a pilot program for the official launch of the Library…
Kentucky State Police have good news — a nine percent decrease in highway fatalities in KY for 2017
For the first time in several years, 2017 saw a decrease in highway fatalities, according to preliminary figures released by…
American Cornhole Organization brings major to Owensboro, site of last year’s World Championship
American Cornhole Organization will bring the best players from across the country to Owensboro, back to the place of last…