Freedom continue to hang around Frontier League playoff race with 5-3 win over Rockford
The Florence Freedom are making the Frontier League playoff race very interesting. They beat the Rockford Aviators (45-42) by a…
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More than $520M in state funds needed to beef up teachers’ pension fund, oversight board told
The Kentucky Teachers Retirement System pension fund will need an additional $520.4 million in state contributions to be fully funded…
Candidates for education commissioner narrowed to five; one Kentuckian – with NKU ties – in the mix
The Kentucky Board of Education has announced the names of the five candidates being considered for commissioner of education. The…
Billy Reed: American Pharoah’s Travers appearance is like whistling past the graveyard
As one who has bestowed the mantle of greatness on American Pharoah, I admit I’m worried about the super horse’s…
Notre Dame Urban Education Center celebrates sixth year in downtown Covington with open house event
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Notre Dame Urban Education Center kicked of its sixth year providing afterschool services…
Kim Tandy: ‘Right-sizing’ crime is the right approach to giving juvenile offenders a second chance
In 1992, the Children’s Law Center filed a lawsuit against the Kenton County Detention Center and county officials, among others,…
Keeneland offering special ‘Star Spangled Stakes’ — a chance to sing for race fans on Prelude to Cup day
Keeneland has announced a new and very special stakes indeed — a ‘Star Spangled Stakes’competition to select the singer who…
Kentucky running back Stanley “Boom” Williams expecting explosive season in backfield
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Stanley “Boom” Williams burst on the scene and had a dynamic first season in…
Aviation Day at the Capital City Airport open to public, includes free plane rides for ages 8-17
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, in conjunction with the Kentucky National Guard, will host Aviation Day at Capital City Airport in…
NKU undergrads recognized for summer research projects in program that honors respected educator
By Mark Hansel NKy managing editor Some of Northern Kentucky University’s best and brightest demonstrated the fruits of their summer…
Legislators seek assurance that Aetna will keep jobs in state after purchase of Humana
State legislators called Connecticut-based Aetna executives before them this week seeking a public assurance that the insurance giant still intends…
New data on ACT college-entrance exam shows more Kentucky students prepared for college
More Kentucky public high school graduates are meeting the state’s college-readiness benchmarks on the ACT college-entrance exam, according to data…
Making Ends Meet: Group’s Family Budget Calculator breaks down monthly costs for NKy, other regions
A two-parent, two-child family in Kentucky must earn at least $4,184 a month, or an annual total of $57,763, to…
Don Then: The Crow of Connemara is a Celtic fantasy that was, surprisingly, more believable than most
Usually, I am not a fan of fantasies, whether books or movies. From my perspective, it is just too difficult…
My Brother’s Keeper: Brother saves life of sibling with cancer; sign up to be a donor at event Aug. 29
You can save a life. This Saturday, the Perricelli family of Union is hosting a bone marrow registry and blood…
Horizon League coaches vote Northern Kentucky sixth in preseason volleyball poll
The Northern Kentucky University volleyball team was picked to finish sixth in the 2015 Horizon League preseason poll, the league…
Bill Straub: To his credit, Rand Paul was one of first to raise important issue of criminal justice reform
By most accounts Sen. Rand Paul’s presidential campaign has all the sizzle of a wet rag. But the Kentucky Republican…
Keven Moore: Beware of the lefthand turn because it’s one of most dangerous decisions drivers make
When it comes to roadway hazards, making a lefthand turn into an intersection is one of the most dangerous driving…
Three Park-and-Ride locations set for racing fans attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland
Breeders’ Cup and Keeneland released detailed public transportation service plans for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, which include shuttle…
Freedom earn doubleheader split with Rockford, trail in Wild Card race by two games
Florence won game one of a doubleheader with the Rockford Aviators by a score of 5-2 but fell in game…
Bluegrass Adventures: Improved connectivity just one way to get more people to enjoy the outdoors
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune It is a sad, but true fact that fewer and fewer people are having…
Prep Sports Notebook: Beechwood volleyball team finally has something to sing about
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Teen-age girls signing loudly through the open windows of a school bus might have…