Hera Biolabs to establish new headquarters in Lexington, investment of $1.8 million will add 23 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray have announced Hera BioLabs Inc., will establish a new headquarters and create…
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Legislative Ethics Commission says spending on lobbying during legislative session may set a record
Businesses, organizations, and legislative agents spent $7.5 million lobbying in the first three months of the 2016 General Assembly, and…
Boone County High School teacher Jessica Pass named one of PBS’ LearningMedia Digital Innovators
Jessica Pass an English teacher and media specialist at Boone County High School is among 18 Kentucky teachers selected to…
Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner to be honored with 2016 Award of Excellence by NKY Health Department
The Northern Kentucky Health Department will honor Williamstown Mayor Rick Skinner with the 2016 Award of Excellence in Public Health….
Kentucky hunters seeking to enter elk hunt quota facing April 30 deadline for applications
Hunters interested in entering this year’s elk hunt quota have until midnight (EST) on April 30 to buy applications. Hunters…
NKU: Board of Regents approve three percent undergraduate tuition increase — and more fees
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents approved a three percent increase in undergraduate tuition for 2016-2017 during its meeting…
Turnpike Partnerships is all about making the right connections to accelerate health research
The Kentucky Life Sciences Council (KLSC) and MassBio have launched the Kentucky – Massachusetts Turnpike, a partnership designed to foster…
Students plant tree seedlings on a surface coal mine to promote reforestation for Arbor Day
Premier Elkhorn, LLC hosted the 2016 Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) Arbor Day event at their Burke #49 surface mining…
Brent Cooper: Support syringe access exchange — our collective health (and lives) are at stake
Before you make up your mind about the proposed syringe access exchange program (aka needle exchange), you need to first…
Kentucky Department of Insurance approves Anthem’s purchase of Cigna Dental Health
The Kentucky Department of Insurance has approved Anthem’s application to purchase Cigna Dental Health of Kentucky, Inc., doing business as…
Idea State U competition awards UofL ‘MoveMe’ top prize of $25k; Owensboro C&TC wins second place
Developers of an app to help people find workout partners and inventors of a waterproof swimwear liner for women each…
Keven Moore: No ‘risk’ or ‘uncertainty’ here — death is absolutely certain — and we all have to deal with it
In this weekly column as a self-described riskologist, I try to find topics of interest that involve something that is…
Governor appoints Florence businessman Robert Cicero to the Kentucky Public Service Commission
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Robert Cicero, a Florence businessman, to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). “Bob Cicero’s experience…
UK honors its top student-athletes in CATSPY Awards, Tyler Ulis named top male athlete
UK Athletics presented 38 honors at the 14th annual CATSPY Awards, held Monday at Memorial Coliseum to recognize athletic and…
BBB Trends: Moving takes planning and packing — and being sure you are hiring the right company
Whether it’s across the street, across town, or across state lines, moving takes planning and packing. Sometimes a few problems…
Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission announces Earth Day award recipients
The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission has announced its annual Earth Day awards to individuals and groups who have made significant…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Made in Paducah, Dippin’ Dots is the ice cream of the future
This story is about an ice cream… not just any ice cream, it’s a unique product that can be found…
SmartHealthToday: Shape up now, middle-agers, or regret your small brain later
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday As if there isn’t enough evidence that exercise is good for you, researchers have found that…
Commentary: Investing in KY’s future means diabetes prevention too, but that didn’t happen
By Stewart Perry and Larry Smith Twelve one-hundredths of a percent. .024 percent. That’s how much Kentucky state officials did…
Global Leadercast event coming to NKY, includes participants from around the world, on May 6
For the eighth year, a group of local businesses will host NKY Leadercast as part of the world’s largest one-day…
Spring is here — and so are seasonal allergies; here are some tips to reduce eye discomfort
April showers bring spring allergies. Along with the beautiful blooming flowers and growing grass, spring in Kentucky means the…
Newport Parks experience a renaissance, thanks to volunteers, improvements — and donations
Newport Parks are undergoing a renaissance thanks to a local volunteer organization. Newport Parks Renaissance Commission is celebrating a…