Al Cross: Is our democracy in danger? Mitch McConnell doesn’t seem to think so
This is the week of Jan. 6, so we’re hearing a lot about democracy. In Kentucky, it ramped up Tuesday,…
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Amye Bensenhaver: Expecting disaster, House greets public with unwelcome news — rules limiting debate
What to expect when you are expecting disaster? The House majority greeted Kentuckians with unwelcomed news even before the 2022…
Constance Alexander: Before, during and after mothers give birth, doulas attend to their needs
Her tee-shirt says, “Do More of What Makes You Happy,” and the smile on Sarah Cunningham’s face as she describes…
Jim Waters: KYTC’s outdated road construction-bidding policies need to be revisited
A new year would be an opportune time for Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet to update its costly and outdated road construction-bidding…
Joe Heller: The week as told in cartoons — bright colors, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
Joe Heller: The year in cartoons — and what a year it was . . .broad brush strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Bill Straub: Let’s try to put our understanding around this — ‘legal’ voting is somehow a problem
Sen. Rand Paul is renowned for expressing some, well, shall we politely say, unorthodox views during his time on the…
Alana Anton: The music of pandemics and epidemics — and the sorrow of ‘three chords and the truth’
There’s something about hearing a song for the first time and thinking, “I know this.” You’ve heard the lyrics in your…
Jerry Rickett: New Promise Zone initiatives target education, economic development, broadband
Here’s the good news: Partners in the Kentucky Promise Zone, a 10-year initiative that provides a competitive advantage in applying…
Constance Alexander: Murray artisan Diane Daubert engages ancient tradition to create unique works
In November, Murray artist Diane Daubert entered two small sculptures into “Impressions,” a juried art exhibit sponsored by the Ice…
U.S. Senator Rand Paul and his subcommittee issue 7th annual Festivus Report on government waste
The introduction to the 7th annual Festivus Report on government waste, reporting over $52billion in wasteful spending according to the…
Joe Heller: A look back at the Christmas news — shared in color with broad strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Bill Straub: McConnell is joyful this holiday season, as he has Manchin to do all the work for him
‘Tis, indeed, the season of comfort and joy, but the approaching holiday isn’t the reason a smile has erupted on…
Al Cross: A tradition continues with Christmas gifts for Kentucky politicians
Forty years ago this week, Ed Ryan, as chief of the Courier-Journal Frankfort Bureau, began the annual tradition of bestowing…
Judy Clabes: NKyTribune’s NewsMatch campaign has just 9 days to go; please make your donation now
The NKyTribune is a nonprofit local independent, public service news site, published by the Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism….
Constance Alexander: Following historic storms, helping hands reach out in so many ways
Last week, with news of approaching tornadoes, Kristy Sisk left her house in Princeton, and rushed to the outskirts of…
Col Owens: Our nation is becoming two distinct countries — let’s call them red and blue
We are well on our way to becoming two countries. Label them how you will. Red and blue will do…
Joe Heller: The week in review through cartoons with broad, meaningful brush strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Jason Bailey: Let’s do more than light a candle for the Mayfield Consumer Products employees
Eight people died in the Mayfield Consumer Products candle factory when it was hit by a massive tornado last Friday…
Bill Straub: As WKY suffers terrible tragedy, we’re reminded that we’re best when we come together
The challenge here is to appropriately praise the efforts of everyone involved in the revival of large fractions of God’s…
Constance Alexander: Cunningham’s memoir takes readers on pleasant journey through his first 15 years
Justice Bill Cunningham does not rely on shock value to engage his audience. Instead, he invites readers of his memoir…