Ky lottery sales ahead of last year but below budget hopes, scratch-off sales are strong
Following a trend set early in the fiscal year, Kentucky Lottery sales are ahead of last year’s pace – but…
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Wendell Ford to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda Sunday; funeral, interment in Owensboro Tuesday
Retired Senator and former Governor Wendell Ford will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on Sunday, followed…
Remembering Wendell Ford: Old-school politician, elder statesman, public institution
By Bill Straub NKy Tribune columnist WASHINGTON – Wendell Hampton Ford, who died early today at age 90 after…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate is lowest since February 2008, nearly matches national rate
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate nearly matched the U.S. rate as it plunged to a preliminary 5.7 percent rate…
Milken Winner: ‘I feel lucky every morning’; Jefferson Co. educator one of 40 nationwide
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKy Tribune Allyson Vitato thought she was bringing her school together to…
Daily Yonder: Times have changed, indeed; how Central Appalachia moved to the right
With Central Appalachia firmly in the Republican win column in recent elections, it’s tempting to think that’s always been…
How Northern Kentucky legislators are fighting back against heroin — multiple bills in play
By Rae Hodge NKyTribune Frankfort reporter Northern Kentucky legislators, many on the front lines of the state’s heroin epidemic, are…
UK selling Coldstream Laboratories to big pharmaceutical company in India for more than $30m
The University of Kentucky is moving forward with a $30.65 million offer for Coldstream Laboratories Inc. (CLI) and its high-tech…
More than 200 artists will display, sell work at Kentucky Crafted: The Market March 7-8
The largest collection of Kentucky artists under one roof will gather for Kentucky Crafted: The Market, March 7-8 at the…
Two NKy artists among 20 featured in ‘Kentucky Visions at the Capitol’ exhibit
The hallways of the Capitol Annex are vibrant with art, as “Kentucky Visions at the Capitol” is on exhibit through…
In committee, Sen. Hornback says give back federal poverty money: Some people ‘happy’ poor
By Rae Hodge NKyTribune Frankfort reporter Since the Johnson administration occupied the White House, the Community Service Block Grant has…
Yearling colt tops Wednesday session of Keeneland January sale
A yearling colt by Into Mischief sold for $150,000 on Wednesday to top the third session of the 57th annual…
‘Proud Citizen’ a creative leap for Lexington duo; independent film is already racking up awards
By Kristy Robinson Horine Special to NKy Tribune Sometimes, creative ideas are born from glimpses out of the…
Constance Alexander: Caring for elderly parent not for faint of heart, but help is a click, phone call away
A daunting situation is succinctly described in an email from a reader in the Lexington area: “I read your article…
Fashion Forward: In wheelchair herself, Heidi McKenzie launching line of hip, functional clothing
By Elizabeth Adams and Allison Perry Special to NKy Tribune Pockets on the backside of pants are useless for people…
Keeneland Horses of All Ages sale starts today, 1,610 horses catalogued
Keeneland begins its 57th January Horses of All Ages Sale on Monday, Jan. 12, with a total of 1,610 horses…
VenCap Kentucky program to encourage investments in small business, entrepreneurs
It’s becoming easier for investors to support Kentucky’s small businesses. VenCap Kentucky is a new program designed to encourage small…
Apply for support of gardens, project of Ky Office of Ag Policy’s Commonwealth Garden Initiative
First Lady Jane Beshear, in coordination with the Governor’s Office of Agricultural Policy (GOAP), announced the availability of applications for…
Appalachian Heritage Wild Game Feast to be held at Natural Bridge State Park on Jan. 24
Natural Bridge State Resort Park will host its Appalachian Heritage Wild Game Feast on Jan. 24 from 4-8 p.m. The…
Ky Division of Water making funds available to help communities with safe waster projects
The Kentucky Division of Water is making available assistance funds to help communities pay for source water protection projects that…
Lisa Lee named new Commissioner for Medicaid Services
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Audrey Tayse Haynes announced that Lawrence Kissner has tendered his resignation as Commissioner…
All Aboard! Artifacts sought for Corbin Rail Project museum if you want to share
The Corbin Rail Project is on the fast track to an opening in May 2015, and Kentuckians and others are…