Billups drives hot-shooting Northern Kentucky offense with 22 points, keys win over Oakland
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team’s offense exploded in a 90-73 road win over Oakland in Horizon League action…
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Kentucky’s Wendell Berry, 81, to receive lifetime achievement award from National Book Critics Circle
Renowned Kentucky farmer-author-poet-philosopher Wendell Berry will receive the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement award from the National Book Critics Circle. “Now…
Kentucky leads nation in health-care cost per smoker — it’s a staggering figure, says WalletHub
With Tobacco-Free Awareness Week reminding us of the societal and economic costs of smoking, which total more than $320 billion…
Commentary: If charter schools come to Kentucky, local boards should provide oversight
By Brigitte Blom Ramsey Special to NKyTribune The question about whether or not to introduce charter schools in Kentucky is…
Rural Blog: Downing of drone in Kentucky prompts federal lawsuit that could lead to clearer privacy rules
When a Kentucky man with a shotgun brought down a drone near his home last summer, it set off a…
Business leaders from across the state advocate for increased funding for community colleges
Sixteen business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for…
KyCIR: Inside Kentucky’s unregulated, private probation industry — the high cost of probation
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Nearly 39,000 state misdemeanor cases ended in probated jail sentences in 2015….
CVG shows largest passenger growth in ten years, double-digit growth in cargo — and more good news
In 2015, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) experienced its largest passenger growth since 2005. Total passenger traffic through CVG…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The white-tailed deer in Kentucky and the return of a native species
First of a two-part series on white-tailed deer in Kentucky — pre-settlement, remnant deer herds, deer hunting prohibited and early…
Prep Sports Notebook: Young players put Lloyd girls’ basketball team back on winning track
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Seeing the Lloyd girls’ basketball team among the local leaders in winning percentage at…
‘Dream Out Loud,’ kids, about your future — and start putting prize money away for college
More Kentucky students will have a chance this year to win money toward college and $500 for their school in…
St. E.’s Garren Colvin to lead CBC educational forum discussion on heroin epidemic, new challenges
The heroin epidemic worsens with each passing month in Northern Kentucky with over 1,168 overdoses seen at St. Elizabeth’s Emergency…
Pitino predicts ‘crazy’ season in topsy-turvy Atlantic Coast Conference will continue with wild ride in store
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Raise your hand if you figured that approaching one-third of the way…
All “A” Classic: St. Henry, NewCath advance to boys’ semifinals after winning close games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter St. Henry needed a fourth quarter rally to get past Beechwood, 66-64, in the…
Bevin makes two more appointments — deputy secretary of executive cabinet, legislative director
Governor Bevin announced two key appointments to the Governor’s Office. Nate Haney will serve as Deputy Secretary of the Executive…
Wildcat forward Poythress one of 30 finalists for prestigious Senior CLASS Award
Kentucky senior Alex Poythress has been named one of 30 candidates for the prestigious Senior CLASS Award. An acronym for…
Statewide business group asking legislators to reinvest in higher education to improve economy
Business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for their…
Pete Rose to be inducted into Reds Hall of Fame; No. 14 jersey to be retired during June ceremony
The day Reds fans on both sides of the river have long awaited is here. Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose…
Bill to strengthen penalties for drunk drivers passes out of Judiciary Committee; heads to Senate floor
Senator Dennis Parrett, D-Elizabethtown, is continuing the effort to broaden the window that allows for stronger penalties for habitual drunk…
Newport Mayor Jerry Peluso to seek a third term, cites continued job growth and prosperity
Mayor Jerry Peluso, a Newport native who has led the city during an unprecedented period of job growth, new businesses…
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED adds two to business development unit, will work under Williams
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced today the hire of two new professionals that will work within…
SmartHealthToday: What puts men at risk for prostate cancer? Early detection is the key
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday What puts men at risk for prostate cancer – the second leading cause of cancer deaths…