Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the week in the news in full color, broad brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
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Mitch McConnell: Kentucky’s communities will bounce back from last year’s natural disasters
When I visited Mayfield in mid-December last year, the town was a scene of total devastation. The tornado that ripped…
Bill Straub: Paul right to urge caution, but wrong to ignore the growing menace of Russian imperialism
What say we hop aboard Mr. Peabody’s Wayback machine and take a quick jaunt to March 15, 2017, where we…
Al Cross: As Trump comes to Kentucky, who will welcome him?
As Churchill Downs opens its spring meet this weekend and horses prepare for the Kentucky Derby, our interest is compelled…
Ashli Watts: 2022 General Assembly delivered for Kentucky’s struggling business sector
Coming out of a two-year pandemic, facing extreme workforce shortages, and working toward economic recovery, the Kentucky Chamber knew we…
Constance Alexander: Calloway County history includes out-of-the-ordinary and commonplace
Murders in Calloway County Kentucky are few and, literally, far between, so when Lube Martin, a Black man, killed Guthrie…
Terry Brooks: 2022 legislative session leaves many questions, contradictions and ambiguities in its wake
In a press conference before the historic launch of Apollo 11 to the moon, Neil Armstrong was asked about the…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Commentary: Supportive bystanders for KIDS during Child Abuse Prevention Month and beyond
By Jane Herms, Ken Reiss, and Nancy Weaver Special to NKyTribune We’ve all been there. You’re out shopping or at…
Bill Straub: ‘Is there anyone I haven’t offended yet?’ If there is, I apologize for leaving something out
The celebrated social commentator Mort Sahl would traditionally stroll on stage with a rolled-up newspaper in hand, using the articles…
Sara Massey: Kentucky’s beverage companies celebrate Earth Day as they work to get every bottle back
Earth Day is an opportunity to inspire action and drive solutions to support a healthy, sustainable environment today and into…
Mike Inman: Fair housing is not a rule on paper, but a lifelong practice; we should not discriminate
To be a Realtor means being held to a higher standard and conducting business in accordance with the National Association of…
Constance Alexander: ‘Pandemic Lent’ a stunning collection of short poems that packs a punch
When I was a Catholic schoolgirl, the nuns insisted we should suffer through Lent, and we complied in our own…
William Lawrence: Federal policymakers must protect American innovation and technology for small businesses
There’s enough bad news coming out of Washington. Inflation. Higher energy prices. Open borders and more. Here in Kentucky, we…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s important news in full color, broad brush strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Bill Goodman: On golden anniversary for Kentucky Humanities, here’s to 50 years of telling Ky’s story
Kentucky Humanities is 50 years young. Since 1972, Kentucky Humanities has been dedicated to Telling Kentucky’s Story through programs and…
Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell has erased all doubt that he places party over country — in his own words
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell places party over country. That’s not me saying it, although I’ve made the observation in…
Al Cross: General Assembly writes the script for the upcoming governor’s race
The end of this year’s session of the General Assembly marks the start of next year’s race for governor. Democratic…
Dave Meyer: Charter school bill puts Kenton County independent schools districts in jeopardy
Kenton County’s independent school districts are the only small districts in the state denied a “veto” over charter schools …
Pat Frew: CBC golden anniversary marks 50 years of business advocacy for Covington and the region
The 50-year history of the Covington Business Council this year is linked together in countless ways to the history of…
Constance Alexander: Celebrating National Poetry Month with ‘the magic of brevity’
Katerina Stoykova speaks with soft-spoken authority, the flutter of her r’s an indication that she is not a native Kentuckian….
Jim Waters: Not all superintendents oppose school choice; KY should offer students ‘a little bit of choice’
Gov. Andy Beshear issued his promised veto of House Bill 9, which funds public charter schools in Kentucky. Beshear’s veto…