Commentary: Taking ownership for closing the education achievement gap in Kentucky
By Stephen Pruitt Special to NKyTribune Achievement gaps have been around for decades. They exist in nearly every school, every…
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Tyson Hermes: Like everyone else, municipalities have to manage resources, live within their means
When a municipality faces a budget shortfall, is raising taxes the only answer? I would start by answering that question…
Donna Bloemer: Thanks, Simone Biles (and her ‘parents’) for reminding us of power of grandparents
By now most Americans have been captivated by the story of gymnast Simone Biles, the 4’8” gymnast who can catapult…
Geoff Mearns: NKU President’s remarks to Board of Regents regarding sexual-based violence on campus
Northern Kentucky University President Geoff Mearns made the following remarks to today’s meeting of the Board of Regents: Our commitment…
Bill Straub: McConnell’s effort to put Senate back to work doesn’t include passing clean Zika bill
WASHINGTON – During the waning days of the summer congressional recess, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell could be found doing…
David Hawpe: What Kentucky needs? Among others, traditional media that keep the public informed
The following remarks were delivered to the annual Summit on Philanthropy held last week in Lexington. David Hawpe moderated a…
Mike Denham: As 9/11 reminds us, we are all Americans willing to defend the values that bind us
On Sunday morning, our nation will pause to remember and reflect upon the tragedy known primarily by its date: 9/11….
John Nelson: Sad times when open meetings expert in AG Beshear’s office can’t talk openly to press
Amye Bensenhaver likes to talk. There’s no denying that. She’s talks fast, too, like she’s afraid she won’t be able…
Northerner Editorial: NKU’s student newspaper stands with UK’s Kernel in university’s lawsuit
UK filed a lawsuit against its own students. Students who are encouraged to get an education and learn real-world experience…
Billy Reed: I’m no Charlie Brown, so stop with the promises, UK, and really show me something
University of Kentucky football fans, bless their Big Blue bleeding hearts, remind me of the classic Peanuts cartoon where Charlie…
Bill Straub: GOP takes playing the time-honored ‘religion card’ down a much darker road
WASHINGTON – As a rule, Republican politicians in Kentucky and elsewhere go to great lengths to convince members of the…
Constance Alexander: Passing of old schoolmate recalls fond memories of library and dream house
From the corner of Oak and Maple, hang a left on Linden, go down two blocks and then turn right…
Mike Denham: Labor Day holds much more significance than simply marking end of summer
FRANKFORT – At their core, the major American holidays are bound by a common thread: They remind us of who…
Rep. Daryl Owens: Gov. Bevin’s Medicaid proposal will strip healthcare away from 440,000 Kentuckians
In spite of massive public outcry which included testimony from medical professionals, warnings from vision and dental experts, fact driven…
Billy Reed: Imagining a Kentucky where Bevin decided to use governing style to ‘help’ our sports
Editor’s note: The following is a figment of the writer’s imagination. However, considering what’s happening these days in politics and…
Bill Straub: Barr seems more concerned with plight of the banks than helping the truly needy
WASHINGTON – You sure have to hand it to old Andy Barr – he’s the kind of guy who has…
Commentary: College students face new barriers, challenges related to rising costs of higher education
By Ashley Spalding Special to NKyTribune Kentucky college students face barriers and challenges as they begin a new academic year,…
Gretchen Landrum: Convention Center plays a role as economic development catalyst in NKY
The Northern Kentucky Convention Center is proud to have played a pivotal role in the collaborative effort to bring CTI…
Commentary: How the places we live, work and play can impact our health; aiming for healthier region
By Trey Grayson, President, Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Dr. Dale Scalise-Smith, Dean, Northern Kentucky University College of Health Professions…
Bill Straub: Edelen, Jones try to clean up Democrats’ mess with launch of New Kentucky Project
WASHINGTON – The late Raymond Overstreet, former Republican state representative from Liberty, a beloved figure in Frankfort, used to tell…
Mike Denham: A little precaution goes along way as traffic accident rates start creeping up again
About a decade ago, Kentucky started to see a welcome trend as the number of highway fatalities began a steady…
Commentary: Responsibility to share information at odds with protecting privacy of students, faculty
By Eli Capilouto Special to NKyTribune Our University has been involved in a series of legal actions regarding open records…