Bret Battaglia’s Turfway Park picks for Thursday card
Bret Battaglia sets the morning line at Turfway Park in Florence and provides daily picks and comments for the Trib…
December 2015
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Promise Zone’s Early Childhood Team hears of NKy’s focus on helping children achieve school success
By Mike Hammons Special to NKyTribune I participated in a planning retreat for Kentucky Promise Zone Early Childhood Team recently…
“Passing of the Gavel” ceremony marks change in leadership at Florence Rotary Club
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The ceremonial “Passing of the Gavel” signaled the transfer of the presidency at Monday’s…
Star War fans at Newport’s Nexigen buy out theater so employees, students, can see new movie
Nexigen, a Newport technology company, has reserved an entire 300-seat theater at AMC at Newport on the Levee for a…
Montgomery County Industrial Park gets AT&T ‘Fiber Ready’ designation, helps economic development
Representatives from AT&T, local leadership, and the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority today announced that the Mt. Sterling Industrial Park…
Stoops: Four-star offensive lineman Leavitt chooses Kentucky over Alabama, Auburn, Louisville
Highly regarded junior college offensive tackle, Tate Leavitt, has signed a national letter of intent with the University of Kentucky,…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Appalachia’s maturing forests create poor quality habitat for ruffed grouse
Wildlife responds to the presence of quality habitat. Examples are all around us. Populations of temperature nesting (resident) Canada geese…
Thomas More College announces Institute for Religious Liberty, inaugural program in February
Thomas More College has announced the formation of the Institute for Religious Liberty. The Institute’s mission is advancing the American…
Billups pours in 16 points, but Michigan pulls away in second half to top Northern Kentucky
After a strong first half, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team struggled to connect from the floor in the…
PSC denies KU/LG&E landfill expansion, Gallatin’s Sterling Ventures’ request to use mine for waste fill
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has affirmed its earlier approval of combustion waste landfills at power plants operated by…
Paul Long: Contemplating the new year, goal-setting runners set personal targets, some very impressive
Some of us are goal setters, people who like to map out our days, our weeks, our months, and our…
Campbellsville’s John Chowning named ‘Man of the Year’ by Project One of Louisville
Dr. John Chowning, executive vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president at Campbellsville University,…
Kentucky State Police ‘Cram the Cruiser’ drive provides tons of food for needy families
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer announced Tuesday that the sixth annual ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive netted 123 tons…
Foot Health: Fashionable, high-heeled boots can leave you treading on thin ice during winter
Dr. Matthew Ellsworth Special to NKyTribune Although fashionable, high-heeled boots put you at increased risk for slips, falls, and injuries…
Opposition may be less than impressive, but Cardinals’ offense has been putting on a show so far
By Russ Brown KyForward correspondent LOUISVILLE — Rick Pitino’s teams at the University of Louisville have been known for their…
Speedway Children’s Charities distributes $2.9 m to charities in 2015, Kentucky Speedway does its part
Speedway Children’s Charities officials have announced that the nonprofit will distribute nearly $2.9 million in grants to more than 390…
Jamie’s Bookshelf: Entertaining reads for the reader on your holiday gift list — plenty to choose from
By Jamie H. Vaught Special to NKyTribune First of two parts Are you ready to browse for entertaining new books,…
Holy Cross posts third straight upset with 68-61 win over Scott in boys’ basketball
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Holy Cross boys’ basketball team made 11 shots from behind the 3-point line…
Marcus Carey: What I learned from Tarzan movies and what it means to war-drumming politics
As a boy I watched those old Tarzan movies in which jungle drums thumping away in the distance always foretold…
Bevin names Beattyville native Dunahoo to lead Department for Local Government
Governor Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Sandra Dunahoo as Commissioner of the Department for Local Government. “I am…
Northern Kentucky women continue homestand with meeting against first-time opponent IU-Kokomo
After a strong offensive showing on Friday, the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team returns to the floor on Wednesday…
UK standout defenders Forrest, Johnson land spots in pair of post-season all-star bowls
University of Kentucky senior defensive standouts Josh Forrest and Cory “C.J.” Johnson have accepted invitations to play in the 2016…