Commentary: General Assembly shows lack of leadership prioritizing anti-abortion legislation
By Tamarra Wieder and Jackie McGranahan Once again, we find ourselves at the beginning of a legislative session with house…
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Gov. Andy Beshear: Relief needed now for small businesses, workers harmed by COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 has hit us hard. It has taken the lives of far too many and it has upended our economy,…
UK faculty, staff send spirit-lifting postcards to connect with first-year students returning for spring
By Ryan Girves University of Kentucky This holiday season, the University of Kentucky is looking to lift the spirits of first-year…
NKY Chamber to host Workforce Safety Forum on employer responsibilities for COVID response
Employer responsibilities for COVID-19 responses and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) updates will serve as the main topics of…
Jason Glass: Amid the disruptions in our lives, wishing everyone a merry little Christmas in a year unlike any other
I’ve always been a fan of the holiday season, much like all of you I’m sure. As I’ve gotten older,…
Commentary: Kentucky General Assembly must prioritize business recovery in legislative session
2020 has been a year like no other, filled with unprecedented challenges and continued uncertainty. As we entered this new…
Allison Ball : Female workforce at 32-year low as moms drop out to provide at-home learning
As of October, more than two million women in the U.S. left the workforce, the majority having left to tend…
State expands crisis services for Kentuckians at risk of suicide; Pathways CMHC gains accreditation
The Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental, and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID), an agency of the Cabinet for Health and Family…
City of Union designates Nov. 28 as Small Business Saturday in support of locally owned businesses
The City Commission of Union has issued a proclamation designating Nov. 28 as Small Business Saturday, a national day of…
Gateway, Learning Grove modify in-house childcare offerings for students during COVID-19 pandemic
Prior to COVID-19, Gateway Community & Technical College partnered with Learning Grove, formerly Children, Inc., to offer an in-house childcare facility…
KCTC temporarily closes seven driver licensing offices — including Florence — due to COVID
Three regional driver licensing offices and four smaller field offices operated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have been closed…
Jason Glass: November a time to bring attention to prevalence of homeless youth in Kentucky
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time for us to bring attention to the prevalence of homeless youth…
Stacie Strotman: Bringing Wi-Fi to all students essential for NTI during COVID-19 pandemic
It’s hard to believe that we have been living through a global pandemic for the past seven months (almost eight)….
As Halloween approaches, here are basic precautions for pet owners to keep furry friends safe
Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s…
BBB Scam Alert: Research shows spike in online purchase scams during COVID-19 pandemic
Better Business Bureau Scams related to online purchases, already on the rise in 2019, spiked further following the start of…
Mark Maynard: Kentucky Baptist regional campus ministers demonstrate commitment, creative spirit
Kentucky Baptist regional campus ministers must be part MacGyver. They clearly know their mission and nothing, including the coronavirus, will…
Ashli Watts: Women, the workforce and the pandemic, a crisis that needs immediate attention
As a female executive, I have had to answer the same question for many years: “How are you able to…
Shelley Shearer: Avoiding cavities and COVID-19 this Halloween — here are 15 tips for trick-or-treaters
It’s been an unusual year. While we are all weary of the restrictions due to COVID-19, we still need to…
Keven Moore: As Halloween approaches, is it a safety hazard to visit haunted houses during a pandemic?
Well, if 2020 hasn’t been scary enough for you, here comes Halloween during a pandemic. This is the season in…
Kentucky reaches highest-ever daily total with 1,275 new coronavirus cases Saturday, eight deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). He…
What UK is doing to support students in isolation after testing positive for COVID-19 this fall
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Health Corps team is leading the charge to support a…
Keven Moore: COVID-19 lawsuits spreading in American court system like an unchecked virus
The coronavirus pandemic will radically change many things about American life by the time it has run its course. But…