Five named to Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame; Parker Beam given first Lifetime Achievement Award
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame honored five individuals for their service to and support of the state’s signature industry,…
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Mike Denham: Constitution Day reminds us to renew commitment to civic history, duties of citizenship
FRANKFORT – It may not be celebrated as much as Independence Day, but Constitution Day is arguably just as important….
KDE encourages students grades 10-12 to apply for next-generation council, weigh in on decisions
Public school students in grades 10-12 are invited to apply for membership on the Next-Generation Student Council, an advisory group…
The Licking River: Beauty, mud, trash and history — and sightings of magnificent bald eagles
Part two of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north…
Paul Long: Two things runners agree on are pre-race potty breaks and not wearing the new race day shirt
At least everyone was in agreement about wearing race shirts on the day of the race. No one should. With…
Arrangements set for Trooper Joseph Ponder, who was killed in the line of duty Sunday night
Kentucky State Police today released funeral and visitation information for Trooper Joseph Cameron Ponder, 31, who was killed in the…
September is National Suicide Prevention Month; Kentucky aims to make suicide a ‘never event’
During National Suicide Prevention Month, the Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities encourages Kentuckians to learn more…
The Licking River: A 300-mile journey as a river meanders from mountains to a thriving metropolis
Part one of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north…
Spectacle of Breeders’ Cup extravaganza turns casual observers into avid horse racing fans
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is to Thoroughbred racing what the Super Bowl is…
Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing Contest announces ‘Wild Side of Kentucky’ theme for 2015
The Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts, in partnership with the Kentucky Farm Bureau, announces the beginning of the 2015 Jim…
Remembering the lives lost, paying tribute to America’s resilience on anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Gov. Steve Beshear has asked all Kentuckians to remember each of the lives lost on 9/11 and to honor…
Wolfgang Ritschel’s ‘Red Rock’ to be auctioned at BCM’s 23rd 2015 freshART auction and gala
Wolfgang Ritschel loved the vibrant red color of Red Rock National Park Canyon in the Mojave Desert. Its Aztec Sandstone…
KSP awarded grant for DNA testing on backlogged rape kits, some that have been in storage for years
The Kentucky State Police Forensic Laboratories have received a $1.9 million grant for DNA testing on backlogged sexual assault kits….
Buoyed by strong growth in sales and tax receipts, General Fund increases 7.6 percent in August
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts increased 7.6 percent in August compared to last year, State Budget Director Jane Driskell announced today….
Keven Moore: Common and often silly mishaps can land you in the ‘Tailgating Hall of Shame’ – or worse
This past weekend at Commonwealth Stadium, I visited two groups of tailgaters and walked past hundreds more. I am always…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, NKU announce $8M investment to support new Health Innovation Center
Northern Kentucky University has received an $8 million gift from St. Elizabeth Healthcare to support its new Health Innovation Center,…
Rep. Mike Denham: From chicken and bananas to spoonbread and salt, Kentucky fall is for festivals
While the temperature may not feel like fall just yet, many of the traditional signs of the season are starting…
Paul Long: A start-to-finish overview of the best – and worst – moments of the Market-to-Market relay
On Saturday, our eight-member Market-to-Market relay team finished the 76.4 miles from the Cincinnati suburb of Milford to Dayton, Ohio,…
Tom Block: Would Trump hire an inexperienced, unqualified person to run his golf course or hotel?
Having spent nearly 40 years in a career focused on politics and public policy, I have always found it perplexing…
Constance Alexander: Little Aylan’s journey ends, but image of his lifeless body should always haunt us
I used to think of Labor Day as the last opportunity to hit the reset button on New Year’s resolutions….
‘Heart of a Teacher’: Likely education chief Pruitt hailed for local, state and national experience
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune If all goes as expected with an ongoing final background check, Stephen L. Pruitt…