Brent Cooper: Programs such as Kids Voting USA important in encouraging civic engagement
Like other parents in the area, whenever my wife and I vote, we usually bring our kids along for the…
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May is American Stroke Month; do you know the common signs of stroke?
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t know the signs of stroke. Only 8 percent of those recently surveyed in…
Kenton County needs poll workers; Summe cites absentee ballot availability, changes to polling places
The Kenton County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers for the primary election being held on Tuesday, May…
NKU hosting regional showing of documentary, Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women
Kentucky women and their achievements will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 6, when the public is invited to a free…
Weekender: What if only three horses showed up, and other tales from Derbies past
Editor’s note: A master storyteller – or is that master of the tall tale? – Robert Treadway loves the horses…
Frammento added to Kentucky Derby Field after scratch; American Pharoah, Dortmund still favorites
Churchill Downs stewards were notified late Thursday that Stonestreet Stables, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s Stanford would…
Kentucky linebacker Dupree goes in first round to Steelers; Cards’ Parker picked by Dolphins
Kentucky linebacker/defensive end Alvin “Bud” Dupree was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 22nd overall selection of the 2015…
Sunshine, warmer temperatures will prevail during ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’
Louisville forecast We just can’t resist: The sun will shine bright on our old Kentucky home for the 141st…
Riding into Learning: Bicycle clubs show middle schoolers that STEM concepts have real-world uses
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Seventh-grader Jayshaun Washington thinks he hates math. But Doug Dicken, a financial manager…
Ethics Reporter: Advertising spurs 11 percent increase in spending during 30-day session
Special to NKyTribune Lobbyists and their employers reported spending about 11 percent more in the recently completed 2015 General Assembly…
Norse hope to build on season win record with home series against Jacksonville
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team returns to the Bill Aker Baseball Complex for a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series…
Covington Police Chief Spike Jones to retire; Assistant Chief Byran Carter is likely successor
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune correspondent Michael “Spike” Jones is stepping down as police chief of his hometown Covington after almost…
Jewelry trunk show to benefit Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky May 4
Herzog Jewelers, in partnership with Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky, invites the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky community to shop for a…
NKU set to graduate one of largest classes in its history and to award three honorary degrees
Northern Kentucky University will present its 43rd Commencement in three separate ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, for one of its…
Northern Kentucky Women’s Sports Association honors Thomas More student-athletes, coach
Three Thomas More College student-athletes and a head coach were recently honored at the 2015 Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Women’s Sports…
Bill Straub: In-your-face politics might be coming back to haunt Kentucky’s Massie
WASHINGTON – Back in 1985 the Alaska State Senate was in the process of impeaching its Democratic governor, Bill Sheffield,…
World’s first and only Shark Bridge opens to the public today at Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium’s all-new Shark Bridge – the only rope suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk just inches…
Liane Crossley: Baffert’s American Pharoah, Dortmund highlight overflow Derby field
The 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby on May 2 has attracted an overflow field of 22 for America’s most…
For UK’s returning trio of players, failed run at perfection is already last year’s news
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Although it’s technically April, and less than a month removed from the Final Four,…
Grand slam highlights eight-run fourth inning outburst as Morehead bests NKU, 20-4
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team could not overcome an eight-run inning by Morehead State University Wednesday as the Norse…
Frontier celebrates expansion of services to popular destinations by offering one-day specials today
Frontier Airlines is offering new daily service from CVG to Fort Myers and Atlanta and is doubling service to Fort…
Local band Wilder releases self-titled album at Southgate House Revival at show/party May 2
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune reporter Saturday is a big night for the band Wilder. They are releasing their first EP,…