Chronic knee pain can make even the simplest activities feel overwhelming. For patients whose pain no longer improves with conservative treatments, total knee replacement may offer a path back to comfort and mobility. We spoke with Dr. Jeffrey Chapek, an orthopaedic surgeon with OrthoCincy Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine specializing in joint replacement, about who may […]
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Opinion: If AI is changing how the world powers data centers, what should Northern Kentucky and Ohio do next?
Written by Vikesh Bairam Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept. It has quietly become part of our daily lives. Students use AI to learn. Manufacturers use it to improve production. Healthcare providers are exploring AI to support patient care. Businesses use it to analyze data, automate repetitive tasks and improve decision-making. Even local […]
Opinion: Beshear claims there’s a constitutional question around McConnell’s seat. He’s wrong
Written by Dustin R. Isaacs, communications professional and founder and president of Atlas & Ink Communications. It’s fascinating to watch Gov. Andy Beshear work his way into any and every national headline. His latest effort involves the entirely hypothetical possibility of a vacancy in the U.S. Senate. Beshear has repeatedly suggested there is a “possibly […]
Opinion: Keep the Farm Bill loophole closed for Delta-8
Written by Tom Vicini, President of Operation UNITE (Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment and Education, Inc.) For more than two decades, Operation UNITE has worked across southern and eastern Kentucky to prevent substance misuse, connect people to treatment, and support law enforcement. When Congress originally passed the 2018 Farm Bill, it was with the intent of […]
Opinion: Building tomorrow responsibly – why data centers matter for humanity, communities, and our future
Written by Vikesh Bairam • Artificial Intelligence has become one of the defining technologies of our generation. From helping doctors diagnose diseases earlier to assisting students with learning, supporting scientific research, improving manufacturing, and strengthening emergency response systems, AI is transforming how we live and work. Yet behind every AI model, cloud application, online classroom, […]
Opinion: The $6 million mailbox behind Kentucky’s most expensive election
Written by Anika Mohapatra If you’re a Kentucky voter, you may have recently been inundated with AI generated political ads, attempting to sway your opinion ahead of the May primaries. What you may not know is that these ads were funded out of a Staples office supply store in Florence, KY. Staples mailing Box #1024 […]
Opinion: Democracy is not losing. But it is under siege.
Written by Anthony Banbury, president and chief executive officer of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems Is democracy winning or losing worldwide? That is the question I addressed in the Annual Lecture on Asian Democracy at the University of Louisville’s Center for Asian Democracy. The answer is neither simple nor reassuring. Across Asia and beyond, […]
Opinion: A new school year, safer journeys ahead; A back-to-school message from Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer
Written by Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer, R-Alexandria As students across Kentucky head back to the classroom, a new school year brings fresh opportunities to learn, grow and prepare for the future. Whether it’s a child’s first day of kindergarten or a student’s final year before graduation, every school year makes a new beginning filled with […]
Opinion: Kentucky can lead on data centers without leaving communities behind
Written by Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers Mention data centers and you’re likely concerned about increasing electric bills, water consumption, noise, and whether these facilities truly benefit the communities where they’re built. Those are legitimate questions and the same ones I would ask if a major project were proposed in my community. Kentuckians deserve honest […]
Opinion: These are my top 10 parks in NKY
Written by Jill Fessler I often visit my local parks to walk or attend concerts. I have noticed several incredible play sets being installed, plus additional features like Pickle ball Courts and Skate Parks. Residents of Campbell County are fortunate to have so many well maintained parks. Each recreational area has unique features unlike any […]

