Constance Alexander: Check from governor launches Murray Art Guild transition, lauds non-profits
When Governor Andy Beshear showed up at MSU’s Wrather Auditorium recently, the most enthusiastic members of the crowd represented local…
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John Schickel: Publishing an obituary shouldn’t add further burden to families during difficult time
Boone County and Northern Kentucky is a caring and loving community where we all celebrate births and mourn deaths together….
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on week’s news — Barbie, Twitter, ocean temps, UFOs/Aliens
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Jamie Ruehl: Eagle landed because of disciplined teamwork; nation without ‘pain, suffering’ is not strong
It has been 54 years since “The Eagle has landed.” Talk about a pinnacle moment! July 20th, 1969, we put…
Bill Straub: Rep. Andy Barr is just looking for the right ‘threats’ to give himself looney creds
Like Chicken Little, Rep. Andy Barr thinks the sky is falling and he knows exactly who to blame for the…
Al Cross: Has Joe Wright’s example been forgotten?
HARNED, Ky. – At the funeral for one of Kentucky’s greater public servants in living memory, no speaker said a…
Bill Cunningham: Case of jail director dismissed for word choice in ‘private’ conversation is an injustice
As a father of five grown sons, I’m deeply disturbed by an article published recently in the Charleston, South Carolina…
Constance Alexander: Margaret Trevathan, woman of many talents, honored at library dedication
Girl Scout leader, mentor, librarian, community leader, gourmet cook, gardener, guardian of the arts and literacy, wife, mother, grandmother, great…
Amye Bensenhaver: Attorney General’s disdain for transparency a preview of possible governorship
In a week that witnessed the state’s print media question the importance of a HuffPost article focusing on the Kentucky…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s take on news of the week — GOP woes, back-to-school, Earth, Oppenheimer
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
John Schickel: Closure of Campbell County juvenile detention facility is an unacceptable move by state
Northern Kentucky law enforcement officials and county attorneys gathered at a press conference this week hosted by Boone County Sheriff…
Bill Straub: McConnell defends ethics-challenged Supreme Court as it denies time-honored precedent
Sen. Mitch McConnell has fathered an ugly baby. Now he’s trying to convince everyone that his homely little bundle of…
Letter to the Editor: Aaron Gillum says Boone Board of Education ‘unprepared’ and ignoring rules of order
On both 6/8/2023 and on 6/20/2023, I attended and observed meetings of the Boone County Board of Education. Robert’s Rules…
Col Owens: Voting matters in a democracy; we must have enough voting locations to provide access
As is often observed, elections have important consequences – for better or worse. To obtain the consequences we desire, we…
Constance Alexander: ‘Book Woman’s Daughter’ author zooms into meeting of avid readers
Weaving facts into fiction, author Kim Michele Richardson loves writing that helps people learn about Kentucky history. Millions of readers…
Commentary: UPS has demonstrated it values its essential workers across the Commonwealth
By Ashli Watts and Bob Quick Special to NKyTribune State and local Chambers consistently partner with UPS to help grow…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news of week; White House drugs, cage fight?, inflation, Hollywood strike
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Mike Radwanski: Making a case for sip and stroll on iconic Monmouth Street — what about a DORA?
At the publicly held Board of Commissioners retreat earlier this year, we discussed exploration of an Entertainment District DORA. With…
Bill Straub: Another thrilling episode of the Adventures of Tail-Gunner Jamie; it’s a Hee-Haw
It’s that time again, ladies and gentlemen. Join us now for another thrilling episode of The Adventures of Tail-Gunner Jamie,…
Al Cross: Beshear, Cameron feckless with political money
This is mainly about political money, and a little bit about taxpayers’ money getting political. Most of the recent action…
Jamie Ruehl: Ever played the game ‘Telephone’? See how four important words can be misused to divide
Have any of you ever played the game “Telephone”? My family and I were visiting my uncles in Boston during…
Constance Alexander: IRJCI national summit at UK draws rural community journalists from across nation
The agenda for the National Summit on Journalism in Rural America started at 8 a.m. Friday morning and featured 19…