Northern Kentucky University ‘topping out’ ceremony for Health Innovation Center to take place Thursday
Eight weeks after the first column was erected, the final steel beam will be lifted into place atop the structure…
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Mike Denham: As 9/11 reminds us, we are all Americans willing to defend the values that bind us
On Sunday morning, our nation will pause to remember and reflect upon the tragedy known primarily by its date: 9/11….
Mike Denham: Labor Day holds much more significance than simply marking end of summer
FRANKFORT – At their core, the major American holidays are bound by a common thread: They remind us of who…
Legislative action considered on increasing level of minimum auto insurance requirements
Concerned that the minimum auto insurance allowed under Kentucky law doesn’t provide motorists with enough coverage for property damage, a…
Mike Denham: A little precaution goes along way as traffic accident rates start creeping up again
About a decade ago, Kentucky started to see a welcome trend as the number of highway fatalities began a steady…
Mike Denham: Narrow gap in graduation rates among high, low income families good news for state
Kentucky received some welcome news last month when a national study found that no state had a smaller gap when…
Judge’s sentence cuts parole eligibility for heroin trafficker in half; jury recommended longer sentence
NKyTribune staff report Kenton Circuit Judge Kathy Lape went against the recommendation of a jury and issued a sentence that…
Mike Denham: As population ages, it’s important to make sure our older citizens are protected
It’s still a while down the road, but the year 2033 will be a pivotal one for our country, because…
Mike Denham: Some of Kentucky’s best academic programs occurring during summer months
Some of Kentucky’s most successful academic programs take place, oddly enough, when the school year is over. Several of these…
Mike Denham: Finding ways to address childhood obesity biggest public health challenge in U.S. today
To get a better understanding of just how prevalent obesity has become in America, consider that no state had more…
Mike Denham: Fentanyl the latest battlefield added to Kentucky’s ongoing war on drugs
FRANKFORT – It has often been said that the war against illegal drugs is an ever-changing battlefield. When we seem…
Mike Denham: It is our duty to honor veterans, not only on Memorial Day, but every day
On Monday, our nation will pause as it has for more than 150 years to remember and pay tribute to…
Boone County silently says no to syringe exchange; decision a major setback for regional implementation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor There will be no needle exchange program administered by the Northern Kentucky Health Department…
Mike Denham: When it comes to tourism industry in Kentucky, all the news is good
Last week, state tourism leaders unveiled the latest annual study on the positive impact this industry has in Kentucky. In…
Mike Denham: Despite some recent gains, increased spending on higher education needs to be a priority
A quarter-century ago, Kentucky had nowhere to go but up when it came to the education levels of adults 25…
Mike Denham: Governor’s veto pen a little more active than some would have preferred
Other than constitutional amendments, which go before the voters, every bill the General Assembly passes has to clear one final…
Bill Straub: Despite claims to the contrary, state proves again it doesn’t place value on education
LEXINGTON – Just as Robin Williams was finally forced to drop the façade and acknowledge that he really was posing…
Mike Denham: Differing views on education spending leave budget talks at an impasse
Since House and Senate leaders announced Thursday morning that budget talks had stalled, there have understandably been many questions from…
Ethics Reporter: Spending on lobbying continues upward trend, shows 12 percent increase
Lobbying spending in Kentucky continues its upward trend, with almost $5 million spent on lobbying in the first two months…
Mike Denham: DUI, economic development bills pass while attention focuses on budget negotiations
At the end of a legislative session, months of preparation and weeks of debate give way to a handful of…
Legislative Briefs: Senate approves version of state budget plan; DUI offenders bill returns to Senate
The Senate passed a state budget proposal on Wednesday that restores many of the governor’s priorities for the next two…
Legislative Briefs: Road Plan, Transportation budget gain approval from House; pension bill approved
State road and bridge projects totaling $4.58 billion is proposed in the 2016-18 state Road Plan approved Tuesday by the…