Mike Denham: Counting our blessing on the approach of Christmas 2016
During the holidays, most of us probably don’t give much thought to the origin of the traditions common during this…
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Sal Santoro: Kentucky’s future is in capable hands that reflect our values
As the Christmas holiday draws near, I often take this time to reflect on the months that have passed and…
Jeff Rubin: Fight holiday stress, depression — count your blessings and remember it’s not about the spending
According to the experts, the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas can be one of the most stressful times of the…
Stephen Pruitt: As education commissioner, looking back on significant year, ahead to the work still to do
As I think back on the past year, there have been many significant events that have taken place for me….
John Schickel: Celebrating Christmas with the GOP, honoring Dick Roeding and proud of legislative leadership
Recently we had our Boone County GOP Christmas party. It was a great success thanks to a lot of hard…
Bill Straub: McConnell again placed party above country following election interference by Russia
WASHINGTON – It was some time in early 1987, as I recollect through the haze of almost 30 years, and…
Amy Matracia: Smoke-free policies protect all workers; NKY should follow Cincinnati’s lead
Ten years ago this month, Ohio’s smoke-free workplace law went into effect. The law prohibits smoking in all places of…
Mike Denham: Kids Count report shows state has made substantial progress in several key categories
For more than a quarter-century now, Kentucky Youth Advocates has taken an in-depth look at the well-being of the commonwealth’s…
Richard Nelson: Good journalism recognizes there are some things it isn’t the public’s right to know
In the time of the year when elections come to an end and average citizens suddenly grow tired of the…
Michael Duffy: Remember your first job? Real best thing is your young son’s pride in his first paycheck
Do you remember your first job? Not the one cutting lawns babysitting or delivering newspapers. I mean the first job…
Commentary: Plan to cut taxes at top, increase revenue both misguided and dangerous
By Anna Baumann Special to NKyTribune The details of the Governor Bevin’s closed-door study on tax reform are unknown, but…
Commentary: Parents, fans need to be held accountable when they step out of line
By DeAngelo Wiser Special to NKyTribune A game is stopped so officials can have a fan ejected. A parent punches…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s political future could be behind his late-blooming support of Trump
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sometimes comes across like Frank Burns in the old, long-running M*A*S*H* television show. He…
Commentary: Kentucky physicians launch campaign to encourage patients to ‘Know Your Meds’
By Nancy Swikert, M.D. Special to NKyTribune Tremendous advancements in science and medicine have revolutionized the treatment of conditions…
Mike Denham: Despite passage of time, significance of Pearl Harbor needs to be remembered
This week, one of the most famous dates in our country’s history hits a major milestone. On Wednesday, we will…
Stephen Pruitt: No ordinary book, ‘We Can Hear You Just Fine,’ says School for the Blind
Last month, I had the pleasure to attend a book premier party, but this was no ordinary launch event. It…
Commentary: In and out of abusive foster care, she survived, joins First Lady’s Youth Leadership Council
Through a partnership with Kentucky Youth Advocates, Kosair Charities®, and Casey Family Programs, First Lady Glenna Bevin invited youth and…
Bill Straub: Chao as transportation secretary could place McConnell in a bind over infrastructure
WASHINGTON – President-elect Donald J. Trump’s (Egad!) vow to “drain the swamp’’ that is the nation’s capital was thought to…
U.S. Ag. Secretary Vilsack, ‘suits up, shows up, tries to get work done’: ‘Expect more of our government’
By Tim Marema The Daily Yonder In making the rounds to promote the open enrollment period of healthcare exchanges, the…
Ryan Quarles: Having Kentuckians go hungry is unacceptable — be sure to do your part to help
The holiday season is well under way. Many of you enjoyed a bountiful Thanksgiving feast with your loved ones and…
Rural communities need more than ‘outreach,’ they need to build people-powered organizations
By Dudley Cocke From Weekly Yonder In the 1980 presidential election, West Virginia was one of three states carried by the…
Ron Daley: Eastern Kentucky must learn from past to prepare for future, admit failures, celebrate success
We need to understand the reasons why eastern Kentucky has not made the same level of progress as other Appalachian…