Weekender: How Covington’s Westside ‘Fruit Farm’ became Orchard Park thanks to community policing
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter There’s now a peaceful calm in the part of Covington’s Westside neighborhood that once was…
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Learn to identify various species of birds at ‘Birdwatcher’ at the Highland Cemetery March 26
Welcome spring by celebrating our local birds and spring migrants. Birds are beautiful creatures and can be found in nearly…
NKU has eight new female leaders; reception offers NKU students, community chance to meet them
Women are bringing change to Northern Kentucky University. On Thursday, March 19, an open reception will be held to introduce…
This ‘Neighborhood’ holds great promise for kids in Clay, Jackson and Owsley counties
By Beth Dotson Brown Special to NKyTribune When Kentucky released its kindergarten-readiness scores in January, the Berea College Promise Neighborhood…
Through disease self-management workshops, participants make better, healthier choices
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is designed to help people with chronic disease manage their condition and begin living more…
Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh named NKU provost, executive vice president for academic affairs
Sue Ott Rowlands, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Northern Kentucky University, announced today that Samantha Langley-Turnbaugh…
NKy Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Trey Grayson, to address Rotary Club of Kenton County
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Trey Grayson, will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club of…
Capitol Notes: Bills dealing with fracking, online sweepstakes, ‘Siblings’ plate advance
Senate unanimously passes new ‘fracking’ regs For the first time in more than two decades, the state Senate has passed…
Tracy named new chancellor of KCTCS, ready to engage others in innovation and leadership
Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Jay Box has announced Dr. Rhonda Tracy has been named KCTCS chancellor effective…
United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky on hand for Live United Day at the Capitol
United Way of Greater Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky staff, board members and volunteers attended Live United Day at the Capitol in Frankfort…
Donald Then: ‘The Lucky Greyhound’ is informative, entertaining and filled with author’s vibrant art
The Lucky Greyhound, by Ft. Thomas artist and author Beverly Hembold Erschell, is a general-interest storybook with three distinct dimensions….
Kentucky’s Governors: First chief executive, Isaac Shelby, first served in a log cabin
This year, as they do every four years, Kentuckians will elect a new governor. Prior to the Nov. 3 general…
Capitol Notes: Keene’s ignition interlock device bill advances; human trafficking, KEES, P3 bills also move forward
Ignition interlock device bill approved by House A bill that would replace hardship licenses for DUI offenders with an…
Bill Straub: It’s now clear that the once-great, once-proud Courier-Journal has lost its way
WASHINGTON – Be forewarned. As Margo Channing once advised, “Fasten your seatbelts, it’s going to be a bumpy night.’’ So…
Kentucky offers tax credit to small business owners; they could qualify for up to $25,000
Kentucky’s small business owners could be eligible for up to $25,000 in tax credits. The state is offering the Kentucky…
New study offers snapshot of agriculture’s total impact on Kentucky’s economy
A new University of Kentucky study released today has found agriculture’s total impact on Kentucky’s economy equaled $45.6 billion in…
High marks: NKU golfer Zach Wright is carding low scores on the course and high grades off
Growing up in the Northern Kentucky area, Zach Wright knew from the beginning what he wanted to do and where…
Northern Kentucky Scholar House in Newport now holding information sessions, accepting applications
Northern Kentucky Scholar House is now holding information sessions and accepting applications from eligible individuals. Northern Kentucky Scholar House is…
Constance Alexander: What happens when a woman is old, alone, has no money for butter?
Years ago, a friend gave me a framed version of a poem that begins like this: “When I am old…
Is bullying more prevalent today? Majority of adults believe it is, national poll shows
A new national poll shows that bullying is seen as more of a problem for young Americans today than ever…
Variety of seating options for Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland available on March 4
Tickets for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland Race Course on Oct. 30-31 will go on sale to…
Paul Long: 54-mile Selma-to-Montgomery run is Harvey Lewis’ way of celebrating ‘key chapter in nation’s past’
Harvey Lewis likes to run — in the deserts, in the wilderness, in the cities, up and down the sides…