SmartHealthToday: Skin cancer is common, but one of easiest forms to detect — here’s how
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday Skin cancer is by far the most common type of cancer. Fortunately, it is also one…
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U.S coal production may have bottomed out; market forecasters say coal may be bullish in 2017
From the Rural Blog U.S. coal production recently hit historically low level, but is rebounding, and investors seem to think…
American Medical Association calls gun violence a public health crisis, endorses background checks
The American Medical Association, led by a Kentucky emergency-room physician, declared gun violence a public-health crisis last week and endorsed…
PetFest 2016, fundraiser for Friends of the Shelter, takes place Sunday at Boone Woods Park
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Those looking for information about their pets, or maybe looking to pick up a…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Don’t throw caution to the wind during busy Fourth of July boating weekend
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Millions of motorists soon will take to the nation’s roadways with plans of spending…
Scam alert: Labor Secretary warns don’t believe call from ‘Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board’
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet Department of Workers’ Claims has learned of a telephone scam in which individuals are told that…
NKU awards contract to Kalil & Co. of Arizona as broker for WNKU-FM, exploring options
Staff Report Northern Kentucky University has awarded the contract to a broker to explore the sale of its radio station,…
Governor’s appointments include Cintas’ Todd Schneider’s re-appointment to the Kenton County Airport Board
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Todd M. Schneider has been reappointed to…
Prichard Committee’s tireless advocate for parent leadership, Bev Raimondo, dies of cancer
Beverly Raimondo, a 22-year member of the Prichard Committee leadership team who created the popular and long-running Governor’s Commonwealth Institute…
Jamie Vaught: Plenty of new books available for serious political junkies’ summer reading
This is the second of a three-part series about recently-published nonfiction books for possible summer readings. — “The Long Game:…
Work-oriented requirements in Medicaid plan could hit a snag; feds haven’t approved similar proposals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan for Medicaid might not be approved by the Centers for…
Billy Reed: As Reds induct Pete Rose into their Hall of Fame, may he fully appreciate the moment
I am delighted that the Cincinnati Reds will retire Pete Rose’s No. 14 and induct him into the team’s Hall…
UK Board of Trustees extends Capilouto’s contract by three years to ‘invest in the future’
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Friday extended the contract of President Eli Capilouto for three years as part…
Maryland man who fired shots at Big Bone Lick State Park, sparking manhunt, found dead on grounds
NKyTribune staff report The Maryland man that sparked a massive manhunt when he fired shots in the direction of a…
Lawmakers looking for a path forward on vetoed Kentucky Real ID legislation
After the governor vetoed legislation earlier this year that would have created a new Kentucky driver’s license to meet the…
Reaction to Bevin’s plan to change Medicaid mixed; critics say it creates barriers to health care
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Reactions to Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan to change Medicaid were predictably…
Milosh the Lion Prince, and his mighty swordsmen, take on Barth Syndrome; fundraiser on Saturday
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Thursday, June 23, 2016 marked 70 days that six-year-old Milosh Kalapasev’s name has been on…
Carrie Cox: Our Lady of Fatima statue travels around the U.S., made a visit to Walton church
Our Lady of Assumption Church, located on Beaver Road in Walton took a turn hosting the statue of Our Lady…
First Zika virus case confirmed in NKY; residents urged to take precautions against spread
With the first case of Zika virus in Northern Kentucky recently confirmed in a Boone County man, the Northern Kentucky…
Cats’ Murray drafted seventh by Denver; Labissiere the 28th pick, but traded to Kings; Ulis to Suns
It was another successful evening for the Kentucky men’s basketball program at the NBA Draft as Jamal Murray (seventh, Denver…
Freedom win series over Evansville in walk-off fashion on Brower sacrifice fly
The Florence Freedom won in thrilling walk-off fashion 6-5 over the Evansville Otters Thursday. In a wild, back-and-forth game that…
City of Florence promotes from within; appoints Hunt Business/Community Development Director
The City of Florence has announced the appointment of Josh Hunt to the position of Business/Community Development Director. Hunt began…