Lobbying in state legislature’s short (30-day) session in 2019 set new record at $22.2m ($740k-plus a day)
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was a record year for lobbying expenses during a 30-day session year, totaling $22.2…
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Kentucky falls to Auburn as Cats falter down stretch in hostile Alabama environment, 75-66
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today AUBURN, Ala. (KT) — Kentucky could have pointed fingers at the officiating following a 75-66…
Billy Reed: Somewhere in Super Bowl pile of hype, gambling, commercialism is . . .a football game
The Super Bowl is not a football game as much as a celebration of commercialism, gambling, and show business, not…
United Way offers free tax preparation program, to help local individuals and families get refunds
The United Way of Greater Cincinnati’s Regional Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Collaborative and the 495 local volunteers helped more…
NKU heads into Homecoming Week: ‘Norse Illuminated: It’s Our Time to Shine’ to culminate next Saturday
Northern Kentucky University’s campus community is showcasing its Norse Pride with the 2020 Homecoming Celebration, “Norse Illuminated: It’s Our Time…
Stan MacDonald: Kentucky’s scholarly press is essential to telling our state’s story
The University Press of Kentucky is housed in a no-frills building with small offices on the periphery of a university…
This Week in Frankfort: A wrap-up of what went on — from governor’s budget to issues moving forward
By Robert Weber Legislative Research Commission The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2020 session came to the forefront this…
Anybody want a bison? Big Bone Lick State Historic Site has three up for auction; deadline is Feb. 10
The Kentucky Department of Parks is auctioning three bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The cow, heifer and…
KHIP: Report shows uptick in prescription pain medicine misuse — and we all know someone
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky A new Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) report shows an uptick in prescription pain medicine…
Shop & Share: First Lady, Kroger kick off annual drive to benefit state’s survivors of domestic violence
First Lady Britainy Beshear, Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence (KCADV) staff and Kroger announced the kick-off of…
Al Cross: ‘Modest’ or ‘moderate,’ Gov. Beshear’s budget plan is a small risk for him
The last time Kentucky had a governor of one party and a legislature of the other party, the governor proposed…
NKU Honors College students accept Good Neighbor Award from Highland Heights City Council
Northern Kentucky University students in the Honors College received the Good Neighbor Award for their support of Highland Heights community…
Kentucky FIRST LEGO League state championship Saturday at Northern Kentucky University
Northern Kentucky University will once again host the Kentucky FIRST LEGO League (FLL) state championship on Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to…
NKY Chamber announces finalists for Business Impact Awards to be presented March 25
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced the local business finalists for its Business Impact Awards, presented to local…
Billy Reed: Kobe Bryant owned the air; he soared — until a helicopter crash brought him down
It is ironic that Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash because the air was his second home. In every…
Billy Reed, legendary Kentucky sportswriter and journalist, joins NKyTribune team as sports columnist
Legendary sportswriter Billy Reed is joining the NKyTribune’s strong stable of experienced journalists as a weekly columnist writing on all…
UK’s freshman Tyrese Maxey steps forward to help Wildcats fend off gritty Vandy, 71-62, at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari isn’t letting up on Tyrese Maxey. “He told me at the beginning of…
Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance holds first 1NKY Summit Series, reporting on its primary initiatives
The Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance, in partnership with Northern Kentucky’s growth organizations, held its 1NKY Summit Series quarterly update recently….
Keven Moore: Be careful with cozy space heater, check it out, use cautiously to prevent home fires
Did you know that half of the home heating fires are reported during December, January, and February? We are in…
Addicted and recovered, Matt Peterson writes story of path to and from drugs, says there are ‘successes’
Matt Peterson was hit by a van when he was 11 years old. To manage the pain, he was given…
St. Elizabeth opens new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to help those living with challenges of the disease
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has opened an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) to expand care to people in Northern Kentucky living with…
Bill Straub: Which side are you on? Who you going to believe? Sounds like the start of a sad song
There’s an old labor song emanating out of the Harlan County Wars of the 1930s, popularized by the great Pete…