Debbie Zegarra invites all-comers to ‘ET’s Stampede for Suicide Awareness,’ for good mental health
Ethan’s Purpose, a local non-profit foundation dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of good mental health and suicide prevention,…
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Bill Straub: Argue the facts when you have them; when you don’t, pound the table. And so they do
There’s an old bromide often circulated among lawyers in just about any courthouse you might happen upon in any part…
John Schickel: Changes to judicial canons were necessary so people know who they are voting for
In Kentucky, state court judges are elected, but usually fly under the radar in elections. This is unfortunate, because the…
Thomas B. Stephens: A success story worth sharing about Kentucky Employees’ Health Plan
In Frankfort, good news very rarely ever garners media attention. However, as the benefit enrollment period for Kentucky public employees opens…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive message for America’s youth — exceptionalism through freedom
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa Freedom has been essential to America’s success. Unfortunately,…
Alex Weidner: It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month; educate, protect yourself against cyber-attacks
According to TechJury, online crimes are expected to cost businesses and individuals $6 trillion by 2021. Nearly 60 percent of…
Al Cross: Facts are facts and they matter; Matt Bevin has convictions — but it’s fair to ask hard questions
Matt Bevin is a conviction politician; he has beliefs and sticks to them. That’s one thing to like about the…
Ed Massey: Kentucky farmers facing challenges on multiple fronts as well as positive ones on diversification
This past week, the Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture met to hear a report from Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles…
Bill Straub: McConnell dismisses rules of fair play, obstructs progress, to further his own agenda
WASHINGTON – The United States Senate has been converted into a cemetery during the 116th Congress and it should come…
Bill Butler: Our collective NKY voice deserves to be heard on Election Day — vote and embrace unity
Why? Why is it that we 400,000 strong people of Northern Kentucky have the lowest voter turnout rate in the…
Andy McDonald: Future of rooftop solar uncertain as Kentucky regulators weigh changes to net metering
Kentucky’s Legislature has approved changes to Kentucky’s net metering law which undermines access to solar power for many Kentuckians. The…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive message for youth about exceptionalism through courage
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa Courage (or a lack thereof) is a big…
Vanita Gupta: Facebook’s new policy gives politicians free rein to spread misinformation, inflame tensions
After Facebook was implicated in the 2016 election wreckage, the company made strides to shore up the platform against future…
Trudy Lieberman: Rising drug prices put pressure on Congress to act, but drugmakers are powerful lobby
Maybe – just maybe – Americans will get some relief from the relentlessly rising prices of pharmaceuticals. That, of course,…
Bill Straub: Where oh where have all the statesmen gone, and look what’s left? Then there’s Tom Loftus
Some years back, Kentucky had a gentleman serving in the Senate named John Sherman Cooper, from Pulaski County, who regularly…
Constance Alexander: New York Times’ 1619 initiative takes in-depth look at beginning of slavey in America
Imagine. The middle of the ocean. No land in sight. An endless seascape. The sky a cloudless wash of gray….
Ed Massey: Career and Technical Education working group highlights progress, need for reform
As a former school board member and someone with a lifelong passion for education, I am honored to serve as…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive message for youth about exceptionalism through competition
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa What can be wrong with having a competitive…
Commentary: One thing on which there is no rivalry; We are one when it comes to preventing child abuse
By Dr. Melissa Currie and Dr. Christina Howard It’s finally Fall in the Commonwealth, which means cooler temperatures, leaves changing,…
Derek Winebrenner: The case for after-school programming and providing a safe place for students
As community learning center (CLC) coordinator, my role is to support the students of our school district during out-of-school time. CLC…
Constance Alexander: Those who choose not to read have no advantage over those who can’t
In 1986, the Graves County school district banned the reading of William Faulkner’s “As I Lay Dying” based on the…
Al Cross: As political earthquake shakes Washington, how will it tilt Kentucky’s political landscape?
A political earthquake is shaking Washington. How will it tilt Kentucky’s political landscape? The quick and easy answer – and…