Prichard Committee renews focus on postsecondary education, hires senior policy director to lead effort
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is renewing its focus on the area that provided the foundation of its work:…
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From Corn to Cocktail: Documentary pays tribute to bourbon and its unique Kentucky connection
A feature-length documentary about bourbon is currently in production and slated to be done filming by the end of the…
Gallup: Kentucky a national leader among states with the sharpest reductions in percentage of uninsured
A new study from Gallup shows that Kentucky and Arkansas continue to have the sharpest reductions in their uninsured rates…
Early payoff of $972M federal loan will save Kentucky employers millions in unemployment insurance taxes
Kentucky has paid off the $972 million federal loan that was needed to meet unemployment insurance benefit obligations during the…
General Fund receipts up 4 percent in July, first month of FY16; Road Fund receipts also increase
State Budget Director Jane Driskell announced today Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year 2016,…
Celebrity horse, California Chrome, enjoying R&R in the Bluegrass and will likely find his Kentucky home
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune Correspondent Central Kentucky is a pretty popular vacation destination, as well as a retirement spot –…
Republicans want to defund Planned Parenthood, but state officials say would mean more teen pregnancies
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Bevin and the state House GOP caucus are calling for…
Louisville conference Sept. 24-25 will explore new approaches to community growth, development
A two-day conference exploring strategies for community growth and development based on 21st-century challenges will take place Sept. 24-25 in…
Innovative, joint Kentucky-Indiana project to replace Milton-Madison Bridge, is regional award-winner
An innovative, joint project by Kentucky and Indiana to replace a deteriorating Ohio River bridge with minimal disruption of river…
Justice Cabinet announces $2 million in funds to combat violence against women, support victims
The federal Violence Against Women Act Services, Training, Officers, Prosecution program received $2 million in funding for public safety grants…
Kentucky Health Co-op lost $50.4M, most
in U.S.; high enrollment, big claims blamed
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward A federal audit of the nonprofit health insurance companies formed under federal health reform…
Nashville gallery to exhibit folk art woodcarvings by former UK basketball player LaVon Williams
Former University of Kentucky basketball player LaVon Williams is an accomplished woodcarver and folk artist whose work is in a…
Looking for weekend outing? Native Dawn Flute Gathering festival, free, celebrates music, tradition
By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune Contributor Two days of perfect weather are not the only things to look forward to this…
Lottery breaks sales and dividend records in FY15, proceeds to state come in less than budgeted
The Kentucky Lottery sales for Fiscal Year 2015 were $899.1 million (including $12.2 million in free tickets). This breaks the…
Kentucky by Heart: The Squire’s Sketches of Lexington ignites interest in city’s noted fires
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist I recently picked up a copy of noted Lexington historian J. Winston Coleman Jr.’s book,…
Battle of Blue Licks Anniversary Weekend includes camps, historical programs, two battle re-enactments
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park will commemorate the anniversary of the Revolutionary War battle with its annual re-enactment weekend…
Governor’s Mansion centennial celebration helps mansion’s endowment reach $1.1 million
The Kentucky Executive Mansion Foundation Inc. today announced that its endowment has reached $1.1 million, thanks to events and sponsorships…
KOHS and KSP launch new ‘Move Over’ campaign to protect emergency personnel
Every day on our roadways, emergency responders and public safety personnel put their lives at risk to protect the citizens…
More than 200 farmers markets and individual producers expand access to low-income Kentuckians
Low-income families can use their food assistance benefits to buy fresh, nutritious local foods at more Kentucky farmers markets than…
Celebrate the life of Kentucky Opera’s David Roth with a tribute July 30 at Brown Theatre
A celebration of life for Kentucky Opera’s general director, David Roth, has been set for Thursday, July 30 at 2…
Bluegrass & Backroads: On-the-farm visits just part of the job for equine veterinarians at Rood & Riddle
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Kentucky Board of education to consider appointing interim commissioner to serve up to two months
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune It’s looking more and more like there will be a interim commissioner of education…