Breaking down the Big Picture of Education: Calling the next generation of teachers; how you can help
Education is vital to the success of our region, our residents and our workforce. The following is the third in…
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Council on Postsecondary Education report: College still pays in Kentucky, for individuals and state
A new report issued by the Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college still pays for those who earn postsecondary…
This Week in the State Capitol: SB 1, immigration; HB 1, pro-worker legislation, yet undefined; 350 bills filed
Legislative Research Commission There’s always a guessing game among Capitol observers in the early days of a Kentucky General Assembly…
NKU, Kroger cut ribbon on Technology & Digital Innovation Lab; focus on health, wellness, analytics
As a continuation of their partnership, Kroger (NYSC: KR) and Northern Kentucky University officially unveiled the Kroger Technology & Digital…
Annual Rally for Life held in Capitol Rotunda, a pro-life legislators, others pledge to ‘continue the fight’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today An enthusiastic crowd gathered at the State Capitol Rotunda this week to mark the annual…
Sen. John Schickel: A legislative update to keep you informed about what’s happening in the legislature
I was honored to sponsor the second piece of legislation passed out of the Kentucky State Senate this year. Senate…
Blue North and Owen County Chamber partner to bring Co.Starters program to small business owners
Blue North, the community for entrepreneurs and small businesses in Northern Kentucky, has partnered with the Owen County Chamber of…
Smoking while pregnant: learn more about the risks and why you are putting yourself, baby at risk
By Nancy Baker Childmode For women, pregnancy is a perfect time to quit smoking. Smoking cessation during pregnancy will help…
Senate oks Chris McDaniel’s bill to move election for governor, constitutional officers; goes to House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A proposed constitutional amendment to move Kentucky’s election for governor and other constitutional officers is…
Freedom rider and activist Betty Daniels Rosemond to keynote NURFC’s King Legacy Awards
Betty Daniels Rosemond will keynote the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s 2020 King Legacy Awards Breakfast on Monday, January 20….
NKU to honor 2020 Outstanding Alumni Award winners on Feb. 7: Neal, Heil, Meyer, Hoffer, Taylor
Northern Kentucky University 2020 Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients as Greg Neal, Bob Heil, Jill P. Meyer, Alyse Bender Hoffer and Dr….
‘Making Darts Fun Again,’ MADA brings inaugural championship event to NKY; free to public
A major dart association event starts today at the Erlanger Holiday Inn Airport and runs through Sunday, with some events…
Schickel, Westerfeld spar over concerns regarding out-of-state lobbying money for Marsy’s Law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky lawmaker has expressed his displeasure at out-of-state money being used to lobby for…
Be alert: Cases of whooping cough (pertussis) are increasing in NKY; children should be vaccinated
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reported cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. The majority of recent…
Keven Moore: Sewer and backup coverage is a must for most homeowners; here’s what you need to know
I have been in the commercial insurance industry working as a risk management & safety professional now for 27 years,…
Bill Straub: The whole world is watching the ‘dive,’ but that’s the way it goes in McConnell’s world
America hasn’t witnessed a dive like this since Sonny Liston kissed the canvas after that infamous “phantom punch’’ from a…
Smoke-free advocates rally in Frankfort for measures to decrease soaring youth use of e-cigarettes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s Coalition for a Smoke-free Tomorrow rallied in Frankfort this week to call on…
People of NKY: Wilma Mounce-Popp has been taking care of her friends at ‘her’ Skyline Chili for 46 years
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter In March of 1967, the Covington Internal Revenue Service opened for business in its enormous…
State of Commonwealth: Gov. Beshear says state’s future depends on Kentuckians working together
In his first State of the Commonwealth address on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s future depends on leaving divisive…
Jim Waters: Fix state’s retirement systems; one idea: no more sick day accumulation to spike pensions
Legislators campaigning to hold on to their seats may be jittery about dealing with controversial pension reform, but the problems…
Jon David Reinhardt, 76, dies; represented Campbell County in KY House of Representatives for 22 years
Jon David Reinhardt, 76, who represented Campbell County in the Kentucky House of Representatives from 1984-2006, died January 9. At…
Northern Kentucky University names Student Union Ballroom in honor of H. Gordon and Thelma Martin
Northern Kentucky University will honor longtime supporters of the university — H. Gordon and Thelma Martin — by designating the…