Area residents among student leaders on the University of Kentucky student visitor team
By Ann Blackford University of Kentucky When Troy Dancer first stepped foot onto the University of Kentucky’s campus as a…
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Simon Kenton special education teacher advocates for her own child and all students with special needs
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky Everyone wants to find their purpose in life, whether that be to become an…
Governor makes line-item vetoes on items in two late appropriations bills, no overrides possible
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday exercised his power to make line-item vetoes on two appropriations…
Tick season is on the horizon; ten percent carry debilitating disease, quick action is key to prevention
Kentucky Health News Ticks are a threat in Kentucky year-round, but especially in the summer months. The next time one…
Kenton among eight KY counties to realize major impact of UK’s HEALing Communities Study
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky More than two years into the University of Kentucky’s $87 million HEALing Communities Study…
Students in UK’s Textile Testing Laboratory help develop durable PPE for healthcare workers
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky University of Kentucky students in the Textile Testing laboratory are helping develop durable, reusable…
Madison Ave. Christian Church partners with groups to host free Community Health Fair, April 11
Madison Avenue Christian Church (MACC) will join Northern Kentucky University’s Nurse Advocacy Center for the Underserved (NACU), Transitions, University of…
Amye Bensenhaver: The public is also at fault for allowing our lawmakers to evade accountability
Compounding the problems veteran political writer Al Cross identifies in his recent column in The NKyTribune — aptly titled, “Kentucky…
University of Ky. announces ‘UK Engage’ initiative to support innovation in land-grant engagement
By Chris Crumrine University of Kentucky Recognizing its integral role as Kentucky’s flagship and land-grant research institution, the University of…
Covington to rename conference room in honor of legal trailblazer, ‘The First One’ Lulu Northcutt
Covington’s Lulu Northcutt made headlines in a March 6, 1929, article in The Kentucky Post newspaper by doing what lawyers…
Emily Wolff and Paul Weckman: Building a family and a restaurant legacy — and ‘Mama’s’ makes five
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Add one. And make it five. Yes, now there are five iconic restaurants Emily Wolff…
KCC quarterly report shows Kentucky remains 22,000 workers short of where it stood before pandemic
Two years after the COVID pandemic reached the Commonwealth, Kentucky’s economy continues to move toward a full recovery, a new…
Eli Capilouto: In wake of December tornados, we must rethink how we rebuild, advance Kentucky
I recently toured parts of Western Kentucky that were impacted by the December tornadoes. In Caldwell County, I talked with…
Constance Alexander: Wilkinson’s “Perfect Black” invites readers on a journey through many terrains
The title of the first poem in Crystal Wilkinson’s book, Perfect Black, is “Terrain.” On the facing page is the…
Florence family needed support when trying to adopt a child, they found it through a UK social network
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Most adoptive and foster parents will tell you, deciding to bring a child into…
David Booth: As winter months set in, some tips to minimize risk of heart attack while shoveling snow
Whenever Kentucky is blanketed by snow, many of us will spend time digging out. However, before you grab your snow…
Data shows rural Americans are least likely to wear masks, less likely to know which are most effective
Rural Americans are less likely than urban and suburban Americans to wear any kind of mask, less likely to understand…
Third annual Kentucky Maple Day February 5 will offer the public a taste of state’s syrup industy
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky Maple syrup education and fun come to the forefront Feb. 5 when Kentucky producers…
Charles Dietrich: Cervical cancer prevention is possible with increased screening and awareness
It is estimated that more than 14,000 women in the United States suffer from cervical cancer each year. Kentucky has…
Former UK basketball star Ramel Bradley’s lifelong legacy fighting food insecurity, loves AppHarvest
By Aimee Nielson University Of Kentucky When Ramel ‘Smooth’ Bradley (’08) was growing up in the Clinton Hill neighborhood of…
Shorus Minella: The new year offers a new start, and the chance begin the path to more healthful eating
For many, the start of a new year is the perfect chance for a fresh start with your health and…
Daily Yonder: Civil rights activist William H. Turner discusses his new book, The Harlan Renaissance
Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders…