Freedom looking for fourth playoff spot in five years when new season begins this weekend
Opening weekend for the Florence Freedom is here. The Freedom begin their quest for a fourth playoff appearance in five…
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Jamie Vaught: Pineville native, former EKU star Madon getting his pro shot with Oakland Raiders
This week has been kind of hectic for former Eastern Kentucky University football standout Ben Madon, but that’s okay. While…
Kentucky by Heart: Local writing ‘colorists’ concerned with region’s character in late 1800s
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Northern Kentuckian John Uri Lloyd is a sterling example of the “local color” fiction writers…
Candidates square off in Covington mayoral debate with just one week until primary narrows the field
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For the most part, Monday’s Covington mayoral debate was respectful, but the two presumptive…
State officials launch ‘Fight the Bite Day and Night’ campaign focused on Zika virus prevention
Kentucky health professionals gathered at the Kentucky State University Research Farm Monday for a Zika virus prevention event. Launching its…
Mike Denham: Despite some recent gains, increased spending on higher education needs to be a priority
A quarter-century ago, Kentucky had nowhere to go but up when it came to the education levels of adults 25…
Christine Luken: Common budget blunders to avoid to get to your ‘Preferred Financial Destination’
Doing a monthly budget is the quickest way to get to your Preferred Financial Destination, however, it’s important to be…
Boone County High School grad serves Navy aboard Naval Air Station as survival equipmentman
A 2012 Boone County High School graduate and Florence native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard Naval Air Station…
Retired federal judge, alum with Hollywood career, among speakers at NKU Spring Commencement
More than 1,600 students will be honored at Northern Kentucky University’s Spring Commencement May 13 and 14. “Celebrating our students’…
Law enforcement veteran Filburn named to lead Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley has announced that Mark Filburn, a law enforcement professional with more than 30 years of…
Campbell Conservancy’s Spring Nature Hike set for May 15 — reserve your place now
Join the Campbell Conservancy on Sunday, May 15, for a hike at the NKY Mitigation Bank (NKMB) site in Campbell…
Keith Taylor: Nyquist braces for next step in racing career, moves on to Pimlico after Derby victory
LOUISVILLE — Nyquist is preparing for the next step in his racing career. The Kentucky Derby winner departed Churchill Downs…
Northern Kentucky Night at the Reds is May 21, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare
It’s time to turn Great American Ball Park (GABP) into Northern Kentucky Night. The second Northern Kentucky Night at GABP…
Armed robber jumps counter at Mall Road Walgreens, steals drugs at gunpoint; suspect still at large
An armed man jumped the pharmacy counter at the Walgreens pharmacy on Mall Road Saturday night and forced the pharmacist…
Excellence in Education: Awards honor community, business volunteers for helping students achieve
Last in a series The Northern Kentucky Education Council and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce present an annual Celebration…
Paul Hemmer Company chosen for $1.75 million Hahn Automation expansion project in Hebron
Paul Hemmer Company has been selected to construct a 20,000-square-foot building addition and renovate existing space in Hebron for HAHN …
Matt Hollenkamp named vice president/marketing for St. Elizabeth Healthcare system
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has hired Matthew Hollenkamp to fill a newly created Vice President-level marketing leadership slot at the regional…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Great American Dollhouse Museum fascinating mix of miniatures, story telling
The Great American Dollhouse Museum in Danville, Kentucky is a fascinating mix of miniatures and story telling, where an entire…
Old Time Kentucky: At the beginning of the Space Age, Aurora’s honorary mayor was ‘out of this world’
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Aurora had an honorary mayor who was out of this world. “Astronaut Malcolm Scott Carpenter…
Senior leadership carries Beechwood to All “A” Classic state baseball championship
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter With six seniors leading the way, Beechwood won the Kentucky All “A” Classic…
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission celebrates 50 years of service, expands reach
By Liz McEwan Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Fifty years ago, faced with a 19 percent poverty rate, President…
Billy Reed: Somehow undefeated Nyquist didn’t generate much respect prior to Derby win
LOUISVILLE – It’s doubtful that Nyquist’s victory in the 142nd Kentucky Derby will make anybody jump off the Sherman-Minton Bridge….