Anti-smoking advocates gather in state capitol to encourage lawmakers to make schools tobacco free
By Mary Kuhlman
Public News Service
There’s a new effort to clear the air on school campuses across the Commonwealth. Students, school district leaders and healthcare professionals joined the Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow in the Capitol Rotunda to encourage state lawmakers to pass a “tobacco-free...
Secretary of State Alison Grimes announces she is no longer considering running for governor
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced on Monday she will not run for governor.
Grimes had long said she was considering a run for the Democratic Gubernatorial...
Senator Mitch McConnell speaks out against House campaign finance reform package
By Mary Kuhlman
Public News Service
Monday is the ninth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision, which has resulted in a flood of anonymous dark money into political campaigns.
And...
Statement from Covington Catholic High School junior in the viral video at Lincoln Memorial
Statement of Nick Sandmann, Covington Catholic High School Junior, Regarding Incident at the Lincoln Memorial:
I am providing this factual account of what happened on Friday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial...
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Green named new finance director of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
Jessica Green has been named as the senior director of finance and administration at the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association. Jessica Green (Photo... - More »
- BBB: Government shutdown doesn't slow down imposters; as watchers aren't watching, be careful!
- Kentucky Lottery has highest sales ever for the first half of its fiscal year -- $36.5 million more
- University of Kentucky alumnus to lead ServiceMaster spinoff business Frontdoor
- Kentucky American Water names Jasmine Mungo manager of customer accounts, customer advocacy
- Keven Moore: Restaurants need to prepare for transparent response to hepatitis A outbreaks
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Anti-smoking advocates gather in state capitol to encourage lawmakers to make schools tobacco free
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service There’s a new effort to clear the air on school campuses across the Commonwealth. Students, school district leaders... - More »
- New mental health resource will help provide tools to KEHP members who have children with special needs
- Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary Dec. unemployment rate drops to 4.4 percent
- Energy and Environment Cabinet announces grants to clean up illegal open dumps in 20 Kentucky counties
- Senator Rand Paul reintroduces legislation that would 'fix' future government shutdowns
- Andy Beshear officially files to run for governor, calls candidates to release tax returns
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University of Louisville in talks with Nashville hospital firm to buy Jewish Hospital, affiliates
The University of Louisville is talking with a Nashville healthcare firm to “prevent a catastrophic healthcare shakeup in Louisville,” the... - More »
- Government shutdown delays lawsuit against Governor Matt Bevin's Kentucky Health Plan
- Norton Children's Hospital unveils 31,000 square-foot medical/surgical unit as part of $78 million renovation
- KHIP: Majority Kentucky adults remain in favor of both smoke-free and tobacco 21 laws
- Child Trends: A parent's health is stronger indicator of a child's health than any other factor
- Kentucky flu cases jump 65 percent in first week of the year; nearly half of all reported cases are children
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NKU’s Lewatis McNeal named newest member of Kentucky Humanities Council board of directors
Dr. Lewatis D. McNeal has been elected to serve on the Kentucky Humanities board of directors. During his term on the 23-person volunteer board, McNeal... - More »
- KODA celebrates record-setting year; 423 organs transplanted to save lives in 2018
- United Way of the Bluegrass President and CEO Bill Farmer announces plan to retire later this year
- Kentucky Blood Center's 11th annual Big Blue Slam: Cats, Gators compete in life-saving blood battle
- Houdini, the I-65 goat, has new home at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary; he will get rehab for broken leg
- $1 million private gift creates memorial fund for Ky. State Fair World Championship Horse Show
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Department of Education seeking nominations for 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards; deadline Feb. 15
Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky Teacher Awards, have opened nominations for the 2020... - More »
- Transylvania University names Lexington Catholic President Angelucci as VP for campaign initiatives
- Rural Blog: Rural colleges make big changes to stay afloat; 'What's a university without a history major?'
- U.S. News & World Report ranks EKU online degree programs among best for eighth consecutive year
- 28 new school resource centers granted additional funding, including several in Fayette County schools
- It's time for 2019-20 kindergarten registration for Fayette schools; Step 1 is available online now
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Surging Wildcats giving Mississippi State full attention in advance of Tuesday’s matchup at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky showed signs of becoming a legitimate contender for a national title in an 82-80 win over Auburn last weekend. “We... - More »
- Jamie Vaught: Cal's gesture an honorable one, Pitino should be recognized for accomplishments at UK
- UK's Keldon Johnson snaps slump as Wildcats overcome late surge to beat Tigers in Auburn
- Lexington Legends to hold auditions for national anthem, 'God Bless America' performers
- UK's Ashton Hagans scores career-high 23 points as Cats top Georgia Bulldogs Tuesday night in Athens
- UK freshman Hagans finally understands role for the Wildcats, Calipari hoping rest of team can learn theirs
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Secretary of State Alison Grimes announces she is no longer considering running for governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced on Monday she will not run for governor. Grimes had long said she was... - More »
- Senator Mitch McConnell speaks out against House campaign finance reform package
- Statement from Covington Catholic High School junior in the viral video at Lincoln Memorial
- Long-time Kentucky journalist, political commentator Al Cross joins KyForward as regular columnist
- Covington Catholic High School students go to March for Life, but end up in disrespectful viral video
- New Education Week 'Chance for Success' index gives Kentucky a 'C' in educational success
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Diocese of Covington, CovCath issue statement; 3rd-party investigation into D.C. issue begins this week
The Diocese of Covington and Covington Catholic High School issued the following statement this afternoon: “On Monday afternoon the Covington Police... - More »
- Woodland Stewards free webinar series a ‘primer for beginners’ on Thursday evenings in February, March
- Kentucky Afield Outdoors: New fishing regulations to take affect across Kentucky beginning March 1
- Kentucky Small Ruminant Grazing Conference in Morehead to provide educational opportunities
- Ready Clarabelle for her close-up: UK scientists need pictures of cows for research project
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Celebrating a memorable hunt in a special place as hunting season nears its end
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Kentucky by Heart: Central Kentucky sisters work to expand food program to ‘FEED’ hungry kids
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist Shannon Smith carries a searing and vivid image of a child she worked with while volunteering as a parent in a Garden... - More »
- Lexington's annual Martin Luther King Day celebration called a catalyst for inspiration, hope
- Oral history collection chronicles storied past of University of Kentucky Cheerleading dynasty
- Beth Underwood: Peaceful, quiet morning routine descends into unknown territory of plumbing repairs
- Bluegrass Country Estate in LaGrange gets 5-Star award as Top B&B for Best Grounds and Garden
- Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor
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Constance Alexander: How many more canaries are in the mine when it comes to sexual harassment?
A little more than a year ago, it became public that then-Speaker of the Kentucky House, Jeff Hoover, had secretly settled a sexual harassment claim with... - More »
- Aaron Thompson: Setbacks are inevitable, but on this Martin Luther King Day, let us celebrate progress
- Al Cross: Bevin's chances for re-election, if he runs, are better than you think, popularity notwithstanding
- Hank Phillips: State riding a big tourism wave, creating major economic impact across the state
- Mitch McConnell: Democrats refusal to address southern border crisis another example of absurdity
- Retired Justice Daniel Venters: The Governor's verbal attacks on the courts are wrong -- and 'fake news'
