Constance Alexander: Kilroy Was Here a reminder that history’s heroes are right in front of us
As the youngest of five kids and the only Baby Boomer in the bunch, I got the leftovers, the hand-me-downs,…
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Richard Nelson: Yes, Gov. Matt Bevin gives interviews — I had an exclusive interview with him
I recently sat down with Gov. Bevin for an exclusive interview to hear about significant legislative progress, continuing challenges and…
Kim Moser, Sal Santoro: Take time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for this nation
As we prepare to celebrate Memorial Day, it is important that we take some time to honor those who made…
Betsy Johnson: Personal injury claims escalate against caregivers as easy liability deadline looms
Personal injury lawyers appear to have skipped their spring vacations this year. Instead, over the past few months, they have…
Donnie Holland: Remember Kentucky State Parks as you kick off your summer travel season
Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff for the summer travel season at Kentucky State Parks. Summer travel is good…
Debra Henley: ‘Gift of Health’ is collective women’s effort to make NKY one of healthiest places in U.S.
Are you feeling philanthropic? Would you like to get involved with a worthwhile cause? Whether you would like a new…
Lynne Saddler: After mild winter, take extra steps to protect from disease spread by animals
If you’re a fan of snowball fights, sledding or cold nights sitting by a warm fire, the winter of 2016-2017…
Stephen Pruitt: Ensuring a strong public education system in Kentucky is top priority
This month, I am sharing my thoughts about an issue that stirred up a lot of feelings and opinions on…
John Schickel: Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the role of mothers and make it a special day for them
No other column has received such a positive response in recent times than the column in which I mentioned my…
Bill Straub: Given yet another chance to be a statesman, McConnell chooses party over country
WASHINGTON – A few months back, when word about the Trump administration’s all-too-close ties to the Kremlin started percolating, Sen….
Commentary: Kentucky legislature completes historic session; promises made, promises kept
By Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker Jeff Hoover Kentucky voters demanded change when they went to the…
Letter to the Editor: Felicia Davis urges lawmakers to pass Marsy’s Law, to give rights to crime victims
To the Editor: As a survivor of domestic abuse, I know what it is like to feel voiceless and…
Bob Parsons: Financial abuse is as crippling as physical, emotional abuse — break the cycle
Financial abuse is pervasive, crippling, and often hidden. Though less apparent than physical or emotional abuse, financial perpetrators prevent their…
Sen. John Schickel: ‘I miss Mom,’ which makes me realize how children may need adoption, foster care
Mom died ten years ago on April 12. She was coming home from choir practice the Saturday before Easter, walked…
Sarah Lusher: Abused children like Megan are looking for their forever home (and family vacation)
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Many times, abuse goes unreported until it’s too late. DCCH Center for Children…
Tom Haggard: Budget cuts for after school and summer programming is just wrong; they do work
In a news conference recently detailing President Trump’s budget proposal to Congress, Director of the Office of Management and Budget…
John Schickel: ‘Productive, historic session’ produced positive change for Kentucky
Second of two parts It was an honor to serve Boone County in Frankfort this session. Called the “most productive…
Dennis Keene: A look back at KY General Assembly, good and bad, and how policies will play out
The 2017 session of the Kentucky General Assembly is now history, and with its conclusion comes the consideration of what…
Rep. Larry Brown: Prescription drug epidemic in Kentucky must be tackled head-on
All across America, but especially right here in my home of Eastern Kentucky, the prescription drug scourge is devastating our…
Ron Daley: In southeastern KY to be future work ready, we must build our own global economy ports
Our communities need to move beyond “Kentucky Work Ready Communities” to “Future Work Ready Communities.” Communities need to advance to…
Letter to the Editor: Rachel Newton says Arthur Laffer’s ‘archaic ideas’ on KY tax reform are troubling
To run a successful business, it only makes sense to bring in more than it hands out. The same is…
Jay Brewer: Thanks, Mom and Dad, for making me a ‘Zero;’ take the ‘Adverse Childhood’ test for yourself
Thanks, Mom and Dad, for making me a Zero. That’s right, a zero. We most often associate being a…