Bill Straub: Congress’ back-and-forth once again clouding crucial debate on immigration
WASHINGTON – For years now Congress has been operating in a manner that closely resembles the old joke first voiced…
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Lewis Donohew: Fox News’ views on the Brian Williams saga are hypocritical at best
Brian Williams’ story that he had been on a helicopter forced down by hostile fire in Iraq (for which he…
No More Bullying: Bullies develop their behaviors at home, school, in community
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune What makes a…
Steve Frank: The heroin epidemic costs lives, robs us of a brighter future and needs your attention
The heroin and associated crime in Covington, Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and indeed the whole Commonwealth has become completely intolerable….
Bill Straub: Paul’s arguments wrong on both the science and the law in vaccination controversy
WASHINGTON – In his relatively short time on the public stage, during which he has expended a great deal of…
Jason Huther: Reflecting on the value of Catholic schools, celebrating faith-filled, rigorous education
At Newport Central Catholic High School, as with Catholic schools across the U.S., we believe it is so important to…
Commentary: You can help state’s hungry and farmers during Farms to Food Banks Month
By James Comer Special to NKyTribune When you donate a part of your state tax refund to the Farms to…
Rick Robinson: An exceptional game to end the worst year in professional sports history
Having jumped the shark the year Up With People sang in Pontiac, Michigan, the Super Bowl ceased to be relevant…
No More Bullying: Conversation about prevention, intervention begins at home
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune …
As Johnny ‘TV’ Peluso is laid to rest, his good friend shares personal memories of the ‘Newport icon’
By Tim Nolan Special to NKyTribune Johnny TV Peluso, Newport icon, larger than life, public servant, animal lover, helper of…
Carrie Cox: One military wife’s empathy with another on anniversary of Chris Kyle’s death
Today marks the second anniversary of the death of Chris Kyle. I still can’t watch his wife, Taya, talk about…
Bill Straub: McConnell now being forced to grapple with a monster of his own creation
WASHINGTON – It didn’t take long for Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to get a taste of his own medicine,…
No More Bullying: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual youth suffer because of orientation
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKy Tribune. By Melissa Martin Special to…
Rick Robinson: Wendell Ford, statesman whose word was bond, ‘greatest Jaycee of all’
When my wife Linda and I first started dating, it is safe to say she was apolitical. Opposites attract, I…
Letter to the Editor: Emily Shelton says Thomas Massie made right choice in saying no to status quo
Politicians do plenty of things to raise the ire of their constituents. It’s both rare and refreshing to see a…
Bill Straub: Being the ‘most conservative’ in a crowded field could work to Paul’s advantage
WASHINGTON – One thing you can say about Sen. Rand Paul’s burgeoning presidential campaign – he’s not scaring anybody out…
Helen Carroll: Reflections on 27 years with Toyota — happy memories and many stories to share
A few months ago, I was asked to speak to a high school reunion in Georgetown. I won’t say how…
Tom Block: President’s State of Union speech less partisan but some proposals have little chance
Last night the President delivered his second to last State of the Union speech, and his first address to Congress…
No More Bullying: Biracial, multiracial and ethnic minority kids more likely to be bullied
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on NKy Tribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKy Tribune…
Letter to the Editor: Sen. Paul needs to be educated on the facts regarding people with disabilities
(The following letter is in response to comments U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, of Kentucky, allegedly made last week about people…
Col Owens: Reports of Democratic Party’s demise in NKy are greatly exaggerated; we are very much alive
Our good friend Ken Rechtin has declared the Democratic Party dead in Northern Kentucky (“Turn out the Lights,” River City…
Keven Moore on Insurance: In work and in life, wisdom is often underrated and overlooked
My grandfather Charlie Clemons was a small-time tobacco farmer and, like many in that generation in rural Kentucky, he grew…