Luallen announces special financing program for energy-efficient homes in SOAR region
Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen announced a special 1 percent financing program to make buying a home more affordable for residents…
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Serving up an artificial blood ‘buffet’ for mosquitoes may lead to fewer of the pesky insects
A “nuisance” is probably one of the nicest things people call a mosquito. Actually, mosquitoes have been pegged the deadliest…
‘Tough Mudder’ at Kentucky Speedway will benefit Wounded Warrior Project, 10 miles of obstacles
Approximately 6,000 participants will descend upon Kentucky Speedway this weekend to participate in Tough Mudder, an obstacle course challenge that…
Freedom bats go silent, Miners stay hot to take Father’s Day victory
The Florence Freedom couldn’t get the bats going in a 4-0 loss to the Southern Illinois Miners (21-12) Sunday night….
Dates and locations set for public comment meetings on oil, gas development in Kentucky
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and its agencies have set the dates and locations for three public meetings to…
Welcome to the BBNBA: Kentucky rookies could join former Wildcats through draft
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune When John Calipari arrived as head coach of Kentucky in 2009, he came with…
Florence Rotary seeks Citizen of the Year nominations
The Florence Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the Citizen of the Year Service Award. Candidates for award should be…
Our Rich History: Expressly the facts – How I/71-75 evolved from a dream into a nightmare
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Eliminate the squint factor by remembering your eye protection
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Every angler has at one time or another forgotten something in their rush to…
‘Father loss’ is a turning point in the life of a child; for sons, the transition can be profound
By John Gregory KET We all face the certainty that at some point, Father’s Day will change from being a…
Bryan McPherson brings his folk/punk stylings, screaming harmonica to Thompson House June 24
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter The easiest comparison to make for Bryan McPherson is with Bob Dylan. Thought provoking lyrics…
Covington homeowners can qualify to receive assistance through the Homeowner Repair Program
Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to address problems with faulty sewer laterals, inoperable furnaces or severe…
BCPL Lents Branch to close in September for relocation project
The Lents Branch Relocation Project is underway. In 2005, realizing that eventually the Lents Branch in Hebron would not be…
Certified Local Government historic preservation grants awarded to Bellevue, Covington, more
Twelve Certified Local Government grants totaling $86,448 have been awarded to nine communities for historic preservation-related activities, according to the…
Tobacco smoke mixed with high radon levels increase risk of lung cancer by a factor of 10
From Kentucky Health News Combined exposure to tobacco smoke and radon, an odorless gas that comes from small amounts of…
NKy legislators named to new House special communication, information technology committee
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, (D-Prestonsburg), has announced the formation of the House Special Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology….
Walk more this summer to stay healthy and active, connect with your community and curb obesity
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) encourages Kentuckians to stay active this summer, better connect with friends and neighbors…
‘Sunshine Boys’ enters final weekend at NKU’s Stauss Theatre, a combination of nostalgia, humor
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter “The Sunshine Boys,” put on by Commonwealth Theatre Company, enters the twilight of its run…
Gooding the star on the mound as Freedom gain first road win; Griffey Sr. set for Father’s Day appearance
The Florence Freedom earned their first road series victory of the season with a 3-0 defeat of the Lake Erie…
Discovery Day at Big Bone Lick gives insight into Ice Age, pioneer life, Native American culture June 27
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site will host a “Discovery Day” to showcase a wide variety of historic artifacts and…
Where the pick hits the string: The music and luthier wizardry of the incredible Harry Sparks
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor The name Harry Sparks weaves through the history of Bluegrass music like gilded thread through…
NKU’s Mearns to legislators: Funding model for state’s universities should be based on performance
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter Northern Kentucky University President Geoffrey S. Mearns made an appeal to state legislators Thursday to…