Educators get special training in teacher financial literacy, now required in Kentucky schools
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky As financial literacy education is now required for high school graduation in Kentucky, a…
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Vice President Mike Pence comes to Ky. with $9 million in federal grants to battle opioid epidemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today More than $9 million in federal grants to combat opioids in Kentucky were delivered Thursday….
Newport Independent Schools hires Patrick Belding as new band director; goal is to inspire students
The Newport High School Marching Band will follow the lead of a new director this fall. Newport Independent Schools announced…
EKU Baseball Coach Edwin Thompson named Samaritan’s Feet’s ‘Barefoot Coach of the Year’
Eastern Kentucky University head baseball coach Edwin Thompson was chosen as a “Barefoot Coach of the Year” by Samaritan’s Feet…
David Stumbo: Kentucky is failing its workers; the system must protect employees from harm
Worker fatalities and corresponding governmental failures were detailed recently in “Fatal Flaws: How Kentucky is Failing Its Workers,” an online…
The Kindness Lens provides free family portraits to Northern Kentuckians who can’t afford them
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky is a region known for its philanthropic efforts. Often a group of…
Council on Postsecondary Education presidential search committee narrows field to three finalists
The Council on Postsecondary Education’s Presidential Search Committee has recommended three finalists for the position of Council president. In alphabetical…
EKU researchers studying copperheads in Red River Gorge, seek to minimize human-snake interaction
They come from all over the country for the rock climbing, the hiking and, of course, the rugged, breathtaking scenery….
Young daughters’ better life made long commute worth sacrifice for EKU senior Kristena Cook
By Madison Harris Eastern Kentucky University When senior aviation major Kristena Cook reflects on her daily life, a 100-mile commute…
Kentucky universities partner with state treasurer to support empowerment for teachers, students
Northern Kentucky University has joined with economic educators across the state to launch the Coalition for Financial Literacy in the…
Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions names Freking executive director; brings 29 years experience to post
Holly Hill Child & Family Solutions has named Connie Freking its new Executive Director. Freking is currently the Director of…
Special Olympics ‘Fifty Years of Hustle and Heart’ summer games start Friday at EKU
More than 1,400 Special Olympics athletes and more than 600 volunteers from throughout Kentucky will be celebrating “50 Years of…
NKU expanding early-enrollment program for Chase College of Law, adds EKU to its accelerated program
Northern Kentucky University is expanding an early-enrollment program at Salmon P. Chase College of Law to reach more students in…
EKU student Rachel Knoebel of Florence lobbied in D.C. for single-gender organizations, students’ rights
An Eastern Kentucky University senior was one of two Alpha Omicron Pi representatives to lobby in Washington, D.C., recently on…
CPE limits undergraduate tuition increases at state universities to 6% over next two years
The Council on Postsecondary Education on Friday approved two-year tuition and mandatory fee ceilings that limit the amount public colleges…
Kentucky by Heart: Former EKU sports information director Karl Park finds new outlet in horse racing
If you live anywhere in the Richmond area or have been a keen observer of college sports in Kentucky for…
Kentucky by Heart: What makes your college that ‘special’ school? Kentuckians share their thoughts
Note: Following is the first of a two-part article about individuals sharing comments about their “special college” in Kentucky. It…
Former Scott County star A.W. Hamilton eager to lead EKU Colonels
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today RICHMOND, Ky. (KT) — A.W. Hamilton always wanted to play at Eastern Kentucky University. Although…
Public Safety Dispatch Academy graduates 22 law enforcement dispatchers, including four from NKY
Twenty-two law enforcement dispatchers graduated Friday from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training….
EKU’s winning mock trial team at regional competition included Burlington sophomore
Eastern Kentucky University’s mock trial program continued its outstanding season with a first-place finish at the American Mock Trial Association…
28 law enforcement officers, including from NKY, graduate from basic training at EKU
Twenty-eight law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated Friday from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Retired P&G executive is visionary graduate behind ‘Photons for the Future’ at Eastern Kentucky University
Aided by a visionary graduate who retired from a successful career in research and development with Procter and Gamble, an…