Census data shows Kentucky families continue to struggle to meet basic needs
By Mark Richardson Public News Service More Kentucky households struggled to meet their basic needs last year, according to new…
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Most recent Kids Count Data Book shows Kentucky students are academically underprepared
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service New data shows most Kentucky kids are not academically prepared for a successful future….
Jamie Ruehl: Which war should we be fighting?
I spent 29 days in Thailand during the Spring of 2002. The Royal Thai Army hosted my Battalion for joint…
With rising inflation causing hardship for fixed-income Kentuckians, benefits assistance can help
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As inflation drives up the cost of living, Kentuckians on fixed incomes are especially…
Life Learning Center prepares ‘candidates for change’ for the next steps forward in their lives
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The Life Learning Center in Covington is helping those at risk to make constructive and…
Income disparity: Unemployment rates are low, but NKY has some of lowest income rates in the state
First of two parts By Hannah Carter NKyTribune reporter “I had my daughter at 16. Even though she changed my…
NonProfits: Welcome House gets Anthem Medicaid $40k grant; Klosterman supporting Pink Ribbon Girls
Welcome House grant from Anthem Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, Inc. has received a $40,000 grant from Anthem Medicaid. Welcome…
Col Owens: Middle class ‘hollowing out;’ we need to rebalance our overall econony for stability, security
Financial advisors recommend that investment portfolios be routinely rebalanced, even when they are doing well, to achieve long-term stability and…
NKY Forum, Cincinnatus Association hosting discussion on the history of poverty in region by Paul Tenkotte
Northern Kentucky University’ Northern Kentucky Forum on June 12 will focus on the history of poverty in the region, presented…
Nonprofit briefs: New Medicare card, Welcome House and Rooted Yoga, Colvin named to Horizon board
New Medicare card starting in June In an effort to better protect the identities of people on Medicare, the Centers…
Gateway’s poverty simulation helps participants understand the challenges, ‘walk in another’s shoes’
Gateway Community & Technical College hosted a poverty simulation Friday, March 16 at their Boone Campus. Community members who attended…
United Way sets ambitious goal — moving 10,000 families out of poverty over next four years
United Way of Greater Cincinnati is dedicating 80 percent of the funds it invests in initiatives and agency partner programs…