Bill Straub: When Jefferson Davis statue gets heave-ho, replace with likeness of Georgia Davis Powers
Uncovering an issue that Kentucky Republicans and Democrats on both the federal and state level agree upon is rather like…
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Covington-issued new trash cart delivery starts July 6; collection times will remain the same
The City of Covington’s waste and recycling programs will officially transition from Republic Services/CSI to Rumpke Waste and Recycling. As…
Coalition to launch $110,000 campaign to promote advanced manufacturing careers
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition is preparing to launch a $110,000 marketing campaign in Northern Kentucky to promote careers…
CPA Curt Wenzler: Tax planning for 2015 is a ‘venture in uncertainty’ as true reform appears unlikely
Tax planning for 2015 is a venture in uncertainty. Last December, Congress passed legislation extending a number of expired tax…
Community invited to celebrate Fourth of July at the Bicentennial Independence Day Parade
COV200, the Center for Great Neighborhoods, and the Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association are celebrating Covington’s Bicentennial with a special…
Kentucky’s Legislative Research Commission launches search for a permanent director
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission has begun its search for a permanent director to take the helm of the 67-year-old…
Alum, former student regent Nathaniel Smith named chair of NKU Board of Regents
Nathaniel G. Smith will chair the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents for a one-year term beginning July 1. The…
Once a symbol of suffering, radiation masks are transformed into sculptures of strength
At one time, the plastic mesh head and neck mask Richard Powers wore during 33 rounds of radiation therapy was…
Don Then: Discover the meaning of ‘determined defiance’ in Ray Peden’s One Tenth of the Law
Experience relates that a great story begins with an evocative title. A few outstanding titles come quickly to mind: The…
Got a job? Want a better one? American National University to hold free career fair in Florence July 10
Are you looking for new career opportunities this summer? If so, then be sure to attend the Summer Career Fair…
Commentary: Accept the challenge-If college students graduate in less time, everyone wins
By Mike McKenzie Special to NKyTribune It seems like hardly a day goes by without another announcement of an increase…
SmartHealth: Diabetes can be confusing; here are 10 myths about the disease
By SmartHealthToday.com There are plenty of scary facts about diabetes: It’s the seventh-leading cause of death in the U.S. and…
SSK Communities acquires Riverbend Pointe, a manufactured home community in Owensboro
SSK Communities has acquired a 353-home site manufactured housing community located at 501 Office Lane, Owensboro Kentucky. This is the…
State parks hold open house July 15 for teachers interested in educational programs
The Kentucky State Parks are holding an open house July 15 aimed at educators interested in finding out more about…
Mike Denham: 239 years later, remember Kentuckians who fought for independence
As we ready to celebrate the Fourth of July on Saturday, it’s worth remembering the words President Kennedy spoke at…
Boone Co. accepts returning students; new dropout law keeps kids in school until age 18
Boone County Schools are ready to receive dropouts returning to school. As of July 1, students in Kentucky can no…
One dose of HPV vaccine targeting cervical cancer is as effective as three, study finds
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune A study has found that one dose of the human papillomavirus vaccine Cervarix appears…
Commentary: A point of clarity on the issue of the Kentucky Retirement Systems
By Rep. Brent Yonts Special to KyForward When it comes to strengthening the state’s public pension systems, it’s good to…
Behind the Scenes: Bluegrass & Backroads team knows how to tell a good Kentucky story
By Kristy Robinson Horine Special to NKyTribune The shot is pure Kentucky: a log cabin, a hound lounging on roughhewn…
Doctor sheds light on five myths about sunburn, sun exposure and sunscreen
As the weather grows warmer and more people spend longer periods of time outside in the sun, it’s important to…
Needle exchanges, other controversial provisions of new anti-heroin law discussed at first of six meetings
A state legislative committee overseeing the implementation of the recently passed anti-heroin law heard testimony about the more controversial provisions…
PVA discussion gets ‘physical’ in Frankfort, use of technology for evaluations is in question
State law requires Kentucky counties to do a physical examination of all their taxable real property parcels every four years….