Officials celebrate state broadband project; government facilities among first to benefit
To celebrate the construction of the statewide KentuckyWired I-Way broadband network, Gov. Steve Beshear, Congressman Hal Rogers, state and local…
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Survey: Most students believe UK is safe, but too many are reluctant to report sexual assaults
Preliminary results from a campus-wide survey of students at the University of Kentucky were unveiled today. Campus Attitudes Toward Safety…
Legislators seek assurance that Aetna will keep jobs in state after purchase of Humana
State legislators called Connecticut-based Aetna executives before them this week seeking a public assurance that the insurance giant still intends…
‘Rebuilding West Liberty’ effort a model for entire country; to be featured on PBS show
In March 2012, the small community of West Liberty was nearly destroyed by a monstrous tornado. Seven lives were lost,…
Ky. to share in $2.5 million anti-heroin grant; will pair law enforcement, public health to focus on treatment
Kentucky will be among several states to share a $2.5 million federal grant to help fight the heroin epidemic in…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Devine’s in Mercer County makes for a-maze-ing family fun, a short drive away
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Kentucky high school students will cook for scholarships at Junior Chef Tournament
Fifteen high school teams from across Kentucky will compete for scholarships and the coveted championship trophy at the third annual…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
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…