The Naked Vine: For fun – and a nice surprise – take a second look at your go-to varietal
By Mike Rosenberg Special to NKyTribune Most everyone’s got a “house wine.” In Vine Land, when there are new bottles…
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Rare, colorful thoroughbred Koda Chroma makes eye-catching debut at Belterra Park, finishes third
A rare 3-year-old thoroughbred colt named Koda Chrome drew plenty of attention when he made his debut at Belterra Park…
Northern Kentucky travels to Florida Gulf Coast to begin final baseball road trip of the year
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team prepares for its final road swing of the regular season as the Norse travel…
Downtown Newport’s business district hosting another Second Saturday sidewalk sale
Businesses in the Historic Downtown Newport Business District on/off Monmouth Street will be hosting Second Saturday Sidewalk Sales beginning this…
Film incentives bill expected to create jobs, attract productions and promote tourism
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 340, which will make Kentucky more competitive in attracting film and television productions…
Kynect, state’s health benefits exchange, has a free app available for smartphones
Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s state health benefits exchange, Kynect, is offering a free mobile app that will provide “on-the-go” access…
New Split Rock Jumping Tour to bring international flair to Bluegrass Country
By Nicky Graf Ussher Special to NKyTribune The Split Rock Jumping Tour, a new international show jumping show series modeled…
Florence Rotary Club to honor law enforcement at luncheon May 11
State Sen. John Schickel will speak at the Rotary Club of Florence’s law enforcement appreciation luncheon next week in Northern…
Rep. Mike Denham: Several laws in this year’s session address college- and career-readiness
When it comes to grading Kentucky’s public elementary and secondary schools, what ultimately counts most is whether our graduating students…
Judge’s ruling paves way for mobile home wrongful eviction suit
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A Jefferson County judge last week refused to throw out a lawsuit…
Boone County kicks off its summer activities on Saturday at Extension Office; discover your options
Boone County’s Extension Office will kick-off its summer activities program from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at its office…
Beth Vice elected to Gateway’s Foundation board
Beth Vice has been elected to the board of directors of the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation. “We are…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: CovCath breaks in new courts in style; Bolden playing in All-Star classic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Covington Catholic boys’ tennis team won a regional championship for the 14th consecutive…
State arts council recognizes contribution of creative industry during National Small Business Week
May 4 – 8 is National Small Business Week, and the Kentucky Arts Council is taking the opportunity to promote…
Suspension of budding UK star Epps shows importance Mitchell places on accountability
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Discipline versus on-court success: With Matthew Mitchell suspending star guard (and first-team All-Southeastern Conference…
‘Death Valley’ at Highlands High School gets new life with opening of new training center
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Former football players at Highlands High School remember plodding down a steep hill on…
Water line concerns brought before state oversight panel for budget consideration
Significant funding could be available in the next state budget cycle for line-item grants to help run water lines to…
Host Thomas More enters Presidents’ Conference baseball tournament as top seed
Thomas More College will host the 2015 Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Baseball Championship Tournament Thursday through Saturday t Thomas More…
Bill Straub: Loss of Heyburn pits Obama, McConnell in compelling game of chess
WASHINGTON – The death last week of U.S. District Judge John Heyburn at age 66 represents a terrible loss, not…
Paul Long: Observing marathoners at the Finish Swine, you’ll see exhaustion turn into triumph
For a part of Sunday morning, I joined with a group of friends at a spot near the Finish Swine…
Urban Farmer: Have no failures to launch when Mother’s Day (aka the gardeners’ holiday) arrives
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune’s Intrepid Urban Farmer Mother’s Day. The traditional last frost date in zone six. It is almost…