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…
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The Kentucky Speedway’s spectacular show in spectacular pictures — great race, great fun
NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 Spring cup featuring new aerodynamic rules put racing back into the hands of drivers and created…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Ordinary wood becomes anything but in Tim Hall’s hands
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Too fat to fight? Generals say too many young adults unfit to serve, blame school junk food
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune A new report from the Department of Defense found that 73 percent of young…
James Halcomb: Add the always-fun Newport Aquarium to your ‘staycation’ plans this summer
Family vacations can be rough, even when there are just three of you (my wife, our 5-year-old son Quinn and…
Bolstered by a strong June, state’s General Fund receipts rose for fifth straight year
When it comes to Kentucky’s economy, there appears to be good news and … well … more good news. The…
Free Bluegrass and American Roots Music Festival comes to Bellevue Aug. 15
The 2015 “Banger Mayes” Bluegrass and American Roots Music Festival, also known as Mayes Bluegrass Festival, will take place Saturday,…
Kentucky’s $3 billion bourbon industry has a lot in store: 40-year record 5.7m barrels in warehouses
Kentucky’s inventory of aging bourbon barrels set a 40-year high in 2014, with 5.7 million charred oak casks “sleeping” in…
Johnathan Gay: New generation of Kentucky entrepreneurs filling big shoes quite well
A new generation of entrepreneurs is following in the footsteps of well-known Kentuckians such as Col. Harland Sanders and “Papa…
Don Then: Walter Tevis, author with Kentucky ties, creates memorable characters, unforgettable stories
Sometimes I like to take a drive. An easy trip on back roads clears my mind, fosters inspiration, exposes new…
Five town hall meetings, including one in Highland Heights, give public chance to weigh in on higher ed
If you’ve been wanting to join the conversation about higher education in Kentucky, here’s your chance. The Council on Postsecondary…
CVG, community offers hometown welcome for passengers attending the All-Star Game
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in conjunction with community partners rolls out the welcome mat for passengers visiting the Cincinnati/Northern…
Beshear tells defiant clerk his oath requires him to issue same-sex marriage licenses
Gov. Steve Beshear today met with Casey County Clerk Casey Davis, who has refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex…
Music@BCM features Blue Wisp Big Band tonight, Leroy Ellington and his E-Funk Band on July 16
The internationally known Blue Wisp Big Band brings its saxes, trumpets, ‘bones and rhythm section to wow the Music@BCM audience…
When Seconds Count: ‘Ugly’ produce finds a home through Farm to Food Banks program
By Tim Thornberry Special to NKyTribune As the state’s fruit and vegetable growing season hits full stride, farmers will once…
Keven Moore: Left-lane lingerers beware – slowpoke laws aim to get you out of the way
Finally, the left-lane slowpokes, lollygaggers, creepers and hogs of the world are being criminalized as the hazards that they are…
Bill Straub: Home run or not, McConnell’s victory tour comes a little early in the game
Leave it to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to break into a home run trot while the ball remains aloft….
Airport adds Smashburger, new services just in time for All-Star game travelers
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport has added concessions and amenities to enhance the passenger experience in time for the All-Star…
Eggs ‘N Issues July 21 to discuss revitalization of Riverfront development
On Tuesday, July 21, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present Eggs ‘N Issues: Riverfront Vitality from 7:30 –…
Strategic Advisers, a communications firm, to move to new offices in downtown Covington
Strategic Advisers, LLC – the Northern Kentucky-based communications and public relations firm – is moving into new offices in downtown…
‘One-of-a-kind’ analysis shows the graduation rates in every U.S. school district in one map
The Hechinger Report has put together a map of the 2013 high school graduation rates in nearly every school district…