New SOAR health chair wants to tackle issues that have the ‘broadest reach and the greatest impact’
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Dr. William Hacker, a former state health commissioner, is the new chair of the…
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Kentucky’s jobless rate at 5.2 percent in July 2015; rate is up from June, but below the national average
Kentucky’s preliminary July unemployment rate rose slightly to a seasonally adjusted 5.2 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in June…
They’ll be jammin’ in the parking lots, pickin’ on stage at Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin’
The Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin’ – the old-time music festival that began as a family reunion – returns to Carter…
Kentucky Opera kicks off the 2015/16 season with MacBeth, Three Decembers, and Show Boat
The season features three unique opera performances. Kicking off the season will be Verdi’s MacBeth. Performances are slated for Sept….
Civil rights activist Julian Bond, who died Sunday, had significant roots in Kentucky
Editor’s note: This original one-on-one interview that aired on KET is part of the Civil Rights Movement in Kentucky Oral…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Once at-risk, these young men are now thriving at Louisville’s West End School
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
‘Our goal is to hire the best person for the job’; commissioner search continues after first interviews
The Kentucky Board of Education has completed the first round of interviews for the position of commissioner of education. The…
Commissioner candidates in face-to-face exchanges with state board members today and Saturday
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Board of Education is behind closed doors today and Saturday in its…
Goldenrod Gala Arts Festival in Carrollton to feature handcrafted items, food and demonstrations Sept. 5
General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton will host the Goldenrod Gala Arts Festival on Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10…
UK researchers see progress as second year of Kentucky’s industrial hemp project moves along
By Katie Pratt Special to NKyTribune Industrial hemp research at the University of Kentucky is moving along in its second…
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:…
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…