Mt. Auburn Brass Fellowship headlines Music@BCM: Beer ‘n’ Brass event June 11
Music@BCM: Beer ‘n’ Brass offers all of the ingredients for an old-fashioned summer concert in the park – dandelions, lightning…
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Paul Long: What do you do when you get bored while running an ultramarathon? Why you knit, of course!
Sometime around 5 a.m., as the first few hints of dawn came over the small horse track in Paducah, Melissa…
News briefs: Volunteers needed for River Sweep, Ideopia launches new division and website, more
COV200 seeks River Sweep volunteers COV200, the group organizing the bicentennial celebration for the city of Covington, will host its…
Funding boost will enable more Kentucky children to receive free summer meals
A $40,000 increase in funding will enable the Kentucky Association of Food Banks to increase the number of low-income children…
Rep. Mike Denham: Kentucky is full of ‘irreplaceable’ National Historic Landmarks
Eighty years ago, historical preservation took a major step forward when the federal government began compiling a list of those…
Kentucky State Police raffle features big, red truck – literally; prize for fundraiser is 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
In observance of the 50th anniversary of Trooper Island, the Kentucky State Police is featuring a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500…
Ouch! Protect yourself, avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes this summer with these tips
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Spending time outdoors is one of the great pleasures of summer. Unfortunately, this is…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
She found out early the importance of working within the constraints of old-fashioned teamwork. Born in 1928, she was raised…
Environmental award nominations sought; program recognizes environmental leaders
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards were established to…
Beshear sets new minimum wage for state employees, challenges businesses to follow lead
Beginning July 1, state government’s lowest-paid workers will get a raise, from $7.25 an hour to at least $10.10 per…
Commentary: Debate commission would enable voters to make informed choice
By Jeff Hoover Special to NKyTribune Recently, my longtime friend and college classmate, John David Dyche, authored a column calling…
Review: Clooney leads cast of Disney’s ‘darn near perfect family film’ Tomorrowland — no ‘grown-ups’!
By James Halcomb Special to NKyTribune Tomorrowland is a great family film. A great family, fantasy/sci-fi epic; the story is…
Release party for Rick Robinson’s newest political thriller The Advance Man set for June 18
A release party for Rick Robinson’s new political thriller, The Advance Man, is set for June 18, at Joseph Beth…
Silas House: Remembering Jean Ritchie, an American treasure, Appalachian hero
Jean Ritchie, a beloved Appalachian and “The Mother of Folk,” passed away on June 1. She was a dear friend…
Taste of Newport June 7 showcases finest ‘tastes’ in and around the city; join the fun Sunday
The third annual “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 7, rain or shine from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m….
Nature center offers 27 camps for kids this summer: Reptile Roundup, Fossil Hunters, Creek Week, more
Kids, sunshine, butterflies, camp songs… and snakes. It’s back to camp next week at Cincinnati Nature Center. At Rowe Woods…
Commentary: Preserving historic places enhances communities, strengthens economy
By Craig A. Potts Special to NKyTribune It’s time to catch our breath after a busy month of heritage-based events…
Most insured through Kynect will pay more in 2016, but more choices will be available
By Molly Burchett Special to NKyTribune The federal health law requires that insurers planning to significantly increase premiums for policies…
Chamber to host Google ‘Let’s Put Our Cities on the Map’ workshop to help businesses
The NKY Chamber is helping small businesses grow their presence online with a “Let’s Put Our Cities on the Map”…
Lawmakers hear that proposed EPA rule would likely increase electricity rates
With stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas regulations looming, a state legislative committee heard that Kentucky electricity rates would…
Tobacco oversight panel looks at county agricultural investment, over $1.69M in May
New county agricultural cost share dollars are being rolled out across Kentucky, with over $1.69 million approved last month for…