Kentucky Collaborative on Child Care report offers solutions for Commonwealth’s child care crises
As the nation marks Teacher Appreciation Week and Child Care Provider Appreciation Day, a new report is putting Kentucky’s early…
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Kentucky child care advocates say Governor Andy Beshear’s budget doesn’t do enough
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is asking the legislature to spend $141 million over the next two…
Child care industry facing ‘scary’ 2024 — hoping for help from the Kentucky General Assembly
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Children’s laughter wafts throughout the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in the West Kentucky town of Benton, around…
At 98, Oakley Farris finds new life and purpose — and Bill Scheyer, the son he didn’t know he had
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor At 98, Oakley Farris was dealing with the deepest possible grief, mourning the death of…
Anna Mae Darpel Hammons, matriarch of large NKY family, dies at age 93; visitation is Tuesday
Anna Mae (Darpel) Hammons, age 93, of Taylor Mill, died on October 18, 2019. She was the matriarch of a…
KET to host ‘Early Learning’ forum, child’s school success; NKY’s Mike Hammons participating
Research has shown that a child’s brain develops more from birth to age five than at any other time in…
Valentines Day Celebration honors philanthropist Eva Farris with kickoff of campaign to support NaviGo
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Valentine’s Day celebration at the Hotel Covington Wednesday was billed as a way…
Eva Farris is celebrated for a lifetime of philanthropy on her birthday, as she nears a century of life
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky celebrated on of its most prominent and generous philanthropists on the eve…
Local veteran joins country music’s Brantley Gilbert and Polaris RZR to bring some holiday cheer
Mike Hammons, an Army veteran from Florence, was featured in a new video that teams Polaris RZR with country superstar…
To grandmother’s house we go; conference offers support for grandparents raising grandchildren
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Four years ago, when social workers placed Jeanne Miller-Jacobs’ three grandchildren in the care of…
Mike Hammons is one of three statewide leaders who will receive prestigious Commonwealth Award
Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky’s Mike Hammons is one of three prominent leaders in Kentucky philanthropy who will be recognized…