Commentary: Grown-ups take a successful field trip to the Capitol, learn something new
By Sen. John Schickel Special to NKyTribune Our adult field trip to the state Capitol was a huge success. As…
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Commentary: New, more dangerous synthetic drugs represent next front in ongoing battle
One of the hallmarks of illegal drug use in Kentucky is that each epidemic tends to hit a region particularly…
‘Broken-down country singer’ found sweet success and new life with Gigi’s Cupcakes
By John Gregory Special to NKyTribune Gigi Butler launched her business in 2008 with thousands of dollars in debt and…
Rick Robinson: John McCain is a true American hero and ‘The Donald’ is … well … anything but
On my list of “Game Show Hosts I’d Like to See as President,” Donald Trump is now near the bottom….
Bluegrass & Backroads: ‘Open wide’ takes on new meaning for zoo dentist Thomas Clark
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
New releases from University Press of Kentucky offer variety for your summer reading list
Midway through summer, it’s likely you have already cracked open a book or two on your summer reading list. Regardless,…
‘Legendary’ Music@BCM concert includes local performer Tim Goshorn July 23
For more than four decades, Tim Goshorn has been a mainstay on the local music scene. He brings his synthesis…
Kenton County fair and horse show events conclude Sunday afternoon
The Kenton County Fair and Horse Show is under way with plenty of events for everyone to enjoy until Sunday….
‘Farmer’s mentality,’ generous spirit, can-do attitude propel producer Michael Breeding to success
By Kristy Robinson Horine NKyTribune correspondent Michael Breeding leans over to give his dogs a good rub down. He has…
Campbellsville University begins unique academic partnership with Isaiah House recovery center
Campbellsville University is beginning an academic partnership with Isaiah House, a residential treatment center for men and women in Willisburg,…
Kentucky’s jobless rate dips to 5.1 percent in June, down from 5.2 percent in May
Kentucky’s preliminary June unemployment rate dipped to a seasonally adjusted 5.1 percent from a revised 5.2 percent in May 2015,…
Kentucky Labor Cabinet, U.S. Department of Labor join forces to protect ‘misclassified’ workers
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has announced a partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor to combat the misclassification of employees…
Keven Moore: Who let the dogs in? More workplaces now pet-friendly but not without some risk (sorry!)
Over the centuries, dogs have been used as guards, hunters, herders, eyes for the blind, drug and explosive detectors, rodent…
Frost Brown Todd’s Bill Robinson elected to serve on national board of American Inns of Court
William T. (Bill) Robinson III, member-in-charge of the Northern Kentucky offices of Frost Brown Todd LLC, has been elected to…
Bill Straub: Once considered a frontrunner in GOP field, Rand Paul appears to have lost his edge
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, the man who would be president, appears to have hit the dog days of summer a…
Donald Then: Anecdotes, folklore, bits of wacky insight fill pages of Angelucci’s gardening collection
“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” Hans Christian Andersen wrote…
Kentucky Farm Bureau to host ‘Measure the Candidates’ forum; will be streamed live for public
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Board of Directors will host gubernatorial candidates Jack Conway, (Democrat) and Matt Bevin (Republican) at…
Kentucky by Heart: Compassion plus positive energy plus service equals Dave Wickstrom
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In talking recently to disabilities advocate Dave Wickstrom, I could see that early in his…
Overdose deaths on the rise again; Campbell, Kenton, Boone among counties with highest rates
Kentucky overdose deaths increased in 2014, according to a report issued today by the Office of Drug Control Policy. What’s…
State’s new ‘Stop HPV’ campaign urges parents to vaccinate their 11-, 12-year-old boys and girls
State officials will launch a statewide “Stop HPV” campaign July 20 to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against…
Louisville’s Forecastle Festival, with Sam Smith among headliners, ready for 13th year
By Jonathan Coffman NKyTribune intern Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket and Widespread Panic are among the top acts on board…
Governor declares state of emergency to expedite assistance to storm-ravaged counties
Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency to allow local officials immediate access to state resources to assist…