Voices from Classroom: Unforgettable year for new teacher, hoping for long non-pandemic career
By Kyle Fitzgerald Dayton High School The challenges that first-year teachers face are many. Grading papers, contacting parents, managing classrooms,…
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Lexington legislator will introduce bill in 2021 General Assembly to increase minimum wage to $15/hr
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is being prepared for the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly to increase the minimum wage…
Gov. Beshear ‘grateful’ for Supreme Court decision on executive powers; others react
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling on Thursday, reversing a lower court opinion that would…
Christian County health director goes behind data to tell COVID-19 ‘stories to pull at your heartstrings’
The front-line fighters against the coronavirus are employees of local health departments, who find their jobs increasingly difficult. People exposed…
Kentucky by Heart: Return to family gravesite with relatives offers moment of solace during pandemic
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist It had been more than seven months since my wife and I took an extended…
Worst Sunday total of new coronavirus cases caps record week with 9,335 confirmed in past seven days
On Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky unfortunately has set a new record for the highest number of new COVID-19…
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…
UK Cooperative Extension program provides fun, raises community awareness during pandemic
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky As the COVID-19 pandemic continued to alter Americans’ everyday lives, an office of the…
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…
Al Cross: Trump gets an F, Beshear a B so far; what pandemic grade will local officials get?
As we approach a crucial election, it’s time to think about the sort of leaders we want and need at…
Bill Straub: Kentucky, like many other states, needs stimulus package from the Feds but it’s not in sight
It’s fair to say, seven months in and counting, that the COVID-19 pandemic has not been at all kind to…
Covington creates new grant program (up to $50K) to help city businesses survive ongoing pandemic
The City of Covington has created another program to help businesses protect jobs and survive the pandemic — and this…
Keeneland to advance philanthropic mission during Fall Meet; to raise funds for worthy causes
True to its mission, Keeneland will support and raise funds for a number of worthy causes in the Central Kentucky…
Beshear reports 1,004 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, four deaths; ‘We have to be more vigilant’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday reported 1,004 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 68,840 cases…
Beshear reports 973 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths; state on track for highest week of cases; roundup
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday reported 973 new COVID cases and five deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 66,036 cases…
Commentary: An open letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell from Kentucky Voices for Health, advocating for relief
Kentuckians and people who are struggling all across the country are counting on you for leadership. In the face of…
Governor, family, others roll up their sleeves at the Capitol to get flu shots, urge everyone to do the same
To bring greater awareness to the important protections vaccines provide, Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and their children,…
Edward Tonini: Communities battle urgent problem worsened by pandemic — healthy food access
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our nation in unprecedented and profound ways. Our nation’s vulnerable children are particularly compromised. Within…
Kentucky Health News: Tips for safe outdoor, social gatherings during this pandemic-impacted holiday
As last days of summer and the Labor Day holiday approach and pandemic continues — here are tips for safe…
Jason Bailey: Meager Executive Action is no substitute for real Congressional Aid
Kentucky’s economy is weakening in the face of a resurging pandemic and the end of stimulus aid. Consumer spending is…
Experts discuss Alzheimer’s and COVID — and the need to know more through research and study
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter The 2020 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) held a panel discussion that provided different…
Bill Carstanjen: Kentucky Derby tradition will move forward safely, responsibly with limited fans on site
On September 5th, in a little less than a month, we will hold the 146th consecutive running of the Kentucky…