New Kids Count report reminds Kentucky that it still has much to do to ensure well-being of all children
The annual Kentucky Kids Count report on the well-being of the state’s children says that Kentucky leads the nation in…
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Ky Department of Agriculture launches Mobile Science Activity Center for Eastern Kentucky
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer has launched the new Eastern Kentucky Mobile Science Activity Center that will travel to schools and…
Kentucky Book Fair reports $21k increase over last year; top seller, Archambeault’s 2016 Calendar
The 34th annual Kentucky Book Fair registered gross sales of $116,000, an increase of $21,000 from last year’s event, officials…
Ark Encounter in Williamstown to open July 7; promotion scheduled to accommodate crowds
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Answers in Genesis has chosen a date that corresponds with an applicable Biblical passage…
Kentucky Venture Funds join forces to bring technology start-up to Bluegrass state
Connetic Ventures, based in Covington Kentucky and Marshall Ventures, based in Owensboro Kentucky are excited to announce an investment in…
Southern Lights’ holiday festival returns to the Kentucky Horse Park Nov. 20; runs through Dec. 31
The Southern Lights holiday festival returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington Nov. 20-Dec. 31. The holiday driving tour…
Needle exchanges point to additional challenges, health department officials tell lawmakers
Nearly eight months after state lawmakers passed legislation to attack heroin use, three local health departments have embraced one of…
See KY: Yes we know — In NKy river region, you’ll find big-city pleasures, small-town treasures
See KY as others see us: This story first appeared on the Kentucky Department of Tourism website. By Marty Rosen…
Flags directed to half-staff in honor of Richmond police officer killed in the line of duty
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Nov. 11, in…
Kentucky drops to 12th from fifth in adult obesity; state official says many programs have contributed
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen a decrease in its adult obesity rate, to 31.6 percent in…
Barnhart’s goals pay off: NCAA report shows UK student-athletes tie school’s graduation rate records
By Tony Neely Special to NKyTribune University of Kentucky student-athletes tied the school’s records for graduation rate in the annual…
Horse industry will push for tax reform, including equine tax equity, as top legislative priority
Supporters of Kentucky’s $4 billion horse industry will hoof it to Frankfort next legislative session intent on getting an equine…
Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park opens holiday show on Nov. 14 — and adds some new twists
The Krohn Conservatory (in Eden Park) will open the 2015 Holiday Show The Poinsettia Express on Saturday, November 14. It…
Kaintuckeean: Sun shines bright on our old Kentucky homes, as measured from ‘stone of the seven pines’
By Peter Brackney Special to NKyTribune Used for centuries in England, the system of describing land by its metes and…
Kentucky one of eight states awarded federal money to develop tracking system for big-rig parking
Kentucky is part of an eight-state consortium awarded a $25 million federal grant to address critical issues associated with truck…
Two $1M gifts launch Campbellsville University’s ‘Our Time – This Place, Next Century Campaign’
Campbellsville University received two $1 million gifts as it announced the public phase of a $61.1 million “Our Time –…
Kentucky Horse Park announces new winter hours — and family events for the holiday season
The Kentucky Horse Park begins its winter season with new hours of operation and family events for the holiday season….
After a rigorous 23-weeks of training, 45 cadets graduate from Kentucky State Police Academy
The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 45 new troopers at ceremonies held in Frankfort Oct. 29. Their addition…
HalloWhinny, annual Halloween show, to be offered twice on Saturday
Even after 400 Breeds Barn Shows, 600 Hall of Champions Presentations and close to 700 trolley rides, the season’s not…
Breeders’ Cup Classic is more than a showcase for Triple Crown winner American Pharoah
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent The stage is set for the unprecedented Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday. The…
Tom Hammond right at home as host of Breeders’ Cup live broadcast; Lexington is ‘where it belongs’
By Amy Jones-Timoney Special to KyForward Tom Hammond will feel right at home as he serves as the NBC Sports…
Poll: Kentuckians want next governor, legislature to work on reducing health costs, improving health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Reducing the costs of health care and improving the state’s health are two of…