Billy Reed: Famous racing colors not the only change for venerable but troubled Calumet Farm
One of the biggest disappointments in my sports writing career is that Calumet Farm never made a comeback. The winner…
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Mike Denham: Governor’s veto pen a little more active than some would have preferred
Other than constitutional amendments, which go before the voters, every bill the General Assembly passes has to clear one final…
David Hawpe: Higher education should prepare students for a lifetime of living and learning
The Founders Day speech at Lindsey Wilson College: I want to talk about the special virtue of the small liberal…
Lyn Hacker: Birthday looming and taking inventory, my best life lesson was ‘Consider the Source’
With my birthday looming on the horizon, I’ve lately been looking back at my time here on my home planet,…
Bill Straub: Democrats barely offer a fight in 1st District as GOP dominates Congressional race
WASHINGTON – The First Congressional District in far western Kentucky, so far to the left on a road map that…
Brent Cooper: Support syringe access exchange — our collective health (and lives) are at stake
Before you make up your mind about the proposed syringe access exchange program (aka needle exchange), you need to first…
KIDS COUNT: Kentucky has highest rate of kids with a parent in jail, according to ‘Shared Sentence’ report
By Terry Brooks Kentucky Youth Advocates Policy debates about incarceration rarely focus on the impact on children. Yet, we know…
Commentary: Investing in KY’s future means diabetes prevention too, but that didn’t happen
By Stewart Perry and Larry Smith Twelve one-hundredths of a percent. .024 percent. That’s how much Kentucky state officials did…
Bill Straub: Despite claims to the contrary, state proves again it doesn’t place value on education
LEXINGTON – Just as Robin Williams was finally forced to drop the façade and acknowledge that he really was posing…
Mark Haney: Farmers celebrate Earth Day everyday as stewards of environment, producers of our food
The process by which we grow our food is nothing short of amazing. We plant, grow and harvest each year…
Allison Russell: Kentucky can do better when it comes to helping grandparents as parents
Family members participating in the care and raising of children is a long-held tradition in our country. However, the reasons…
Dennis Keene: Update and details on the $21.5 billion biennial budget passed by the legislature
On Friday, we succeeded in passing a two-year, $21.5 billion biennial budget for the Commonwealth that restores funding for some…
Bill Straub: The media become the latest scapegoat as Sen. Paul tries to explain failed run for president
WASHINGTON – There once was a pretty good ballplayer named Steve Kemp, an all-star outfielder for the Detroit Tigers back…
John Rosenberg: Lawyer Eric Conn must answer to Feds; real tragedy is with his disabled clients
NOTE: Pikeville lawyer Eric C. Conn has been indicted on 18 counts for defrauding the government of $600 million in…
Marcus Carey: Spurned, with contempt — and we are angry about the “processes” that don’t work
I am very much a “process” guy. Our nation’s pride is that we are ruled by law, not by men….
Tom Block: The Republicans have a dilemma — and biggest problem is their voters may just stay home
After the victory by Senator Ted Cruz in Wisconsin and his weekend success in Colorado, it is becoming more apparent…
Brent Cooper: We need honest dialogue on issues and to stop falling for — or advancing — deception
Whether someone is lying about an issue, or if they are just misinformed, is always tough to judge. Regardless, when…
Commentary: For our good health, Kentucky’s immunization policies must keep up with innovation
By Dr. Kyle Keeney Special to NKyTribune Advances in medicine have made the world a much healthier place. From diagnostic…
Bill Straub: Rep. Massie’s reflexive Dr. No act is doing his Fourth District constituents a disservice
WASHINGTON – Aficionados of the James Bond film series undoubtedly recall the presence of one Dr. Julius No, the steel-clawed…
Brent Cooper: Including women’s basketball, amazing things are happening at Thomas More
There are some amazing things happening at Thomas More College (TMC) these days. In case you hadn’t heard, their ladies…
Dennis Keene: General Assembly once again deadlocked on budget . . .compromise is the key
We are in the final days of the legislative session and despite committee hearings, expert testimony, data and charts, The…
Carri Chandler: Honoring NKy’s outstanding women who lead by serving and inspiring others
A REMINDER: Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky event details The 2016 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky luncheon and awards ceremony…