Kentucky economy showing ‘strong signs’ of improvement as April budget receipts top $1B
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts set an all-time high for a month in April, surpassing the $1 billion mark for the…
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Statewide pitch competitions to expand, offer more entrepreneurs opportunity to follow dreams
Which great new businesses will be discovered in Kentucky this year? We’re about to find out. Back by popular demand,…
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting grant applications through July 10
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the FY 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program through July…
Reds join forces with Campbell Co. Solid Waste to help residents recycle electronics during drive
Campbell County Solid Waste is joining forces with the Cincinnati Reds, PNC Bank and Players for the Planet once again…
State gets $8.1M grant to help teachers, other personnel recognize mental-health needs
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department of Education has been awarded a five-year, $8.1 million federal grant to teach school…
US 62 paving, intersection work Moody to AA starts; work continues from Fourth to Forest, detour remains
Contractors will begin nighttime paving operations along US 62 from Moody Drive to the AA Highway at Maysville this week…
Gateway to honor outstanding students at awards convocation at annual Night of Excellence tonight
Gateway Community and Technical College recognizes the exemplary academic, leadership and technical performance of 115 students today at its annual…
The 2015 Employment Extravaganza offers jobseekers free chance to find career
Looking for a job? The 2015 Employment Extravaganza Job Fair could be just the place for you. Wednesday, May 13…
‘The Trooper’ honors Kentucky State Police’s legacy of ‘service, bravery, sacrifice’
The Kentucky State Police has an unveiled a “powerful new symbol” of its history – a bronze statue paying tribute…
‘We want to make Kentucky synonymous with hemp like Idaho with potatoes,’ ag chief says
By Tim Thornberry Special to NKyTribune The latest hemp update from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture came at a tobacco…
Rep. Mike Denham: Thank you to all who brought closure to the Maxey Flats project
Nearly 40 years after it closed, the final phase of the Maxey Flats clean-up project is underway, giving our region…
UofL students and alumni earn prestigious international scholarships, awards
Some of the most prominent awards in academia will go to 16 University of Louisville students and alumni. The prizes…
Pew study of America’s ‘religious landscape’ shows Christian share of population declining
The Christian share of the U.S. population is declining, while the number of U.S. adults who do not identify with…
Kentucky by Heart: Whoever says nice guys finish last doesn’t know Benjamin Summay
Benjamin Summay exudes a disarmingly modest, sincere and pleasant disposition around others. It’s one that makes people like me do…
Prehistoric Native American burial mound in rural Greenup donated to conservancy group
A prehistoric Native American burial mound located within a rural subdivision in Greenup County is being donated by Town Square…
Department of public health encourages women to follow four rules of good health
In conjunction with National Women’s Health Week May 10 – 16, the Department for Public Health is reminding Kentucky women…
Kenton County leads in heavy drinking, Campbell in binges; state study says women drinking more
(Click image for larger view.) By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has a relatively small percentage of drinkers compared…
Thomas More College to hold commencement ceremony for 317 graduates May 16
Thomas More College in Crestview Hills will hold its 87th Commencement Exercises Saturday, May 16 at 12:30 p.m. in honor…
Rosie Reds are in a league of their own, celebrating 50 years of support for the Reds, philanthropy
by Noel Ripley A Rosie Red As the region prepares to host the 2015 ALL STAR game, the Rosie Reds…
Thank you, Alma Faye … and thank you, Mom; Steve Flairty’s tribute for Mother’s Day
The following is the eulogy Steve Flairty, author of the ‘Kentucky’s Everyday Heroes’ book series and NKyTribune columnist, delivered at…
NKU to honor Brandi Fisher with posthumous master of social work during commencement May 9
Brandi Fisher summed up the pursuit of her Northern Kentucky University master of social work in three words: motivation, determination…