Bill Straub: ‘Spoils system’ on full display as judges with questionable qualifications get appointments
It was Sen. William L Marcy, assessing some of the questionable appointments rendered by President Andrew Jackson back in the…
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Nominations now open for 2020 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards, deadline Jan. 31
Nominations are now open for the 2020 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards, presented by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of…
U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman on Bevin pardons: ‘Particularly concerned’ about sex offenders
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Russell Coleman, the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, has weighed in on…
KEMI recognizes 24 organizations across the state with Destiny Awards for workplace safety
Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) recognized 24 Kentucky organizations for their commitment to workplace safety by presenting each of them…
Bowden ends collegiate career in style; Cats bring home Belk Bowl championship, 37-30 over Va. Tech
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today CHARLOTTE, N.C. (KT) — Lynn Bowden’s last play as a collegiate football player was a…
Closing in on NKyTribune’s NewsMatch campaign: We are within reach of stretch goal; help us make it
ENDS AT MIDNIGHT: The NKyTribune is so close to our stretch goal in the national NewsMatch funding to add as…
State legislator John ‘Bam’ Carney in Louisville hospital intensive care with pancreatitis, infection
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Veteran lawmaker John “Bam” Carney has been hospitalized with a severe case of pancreatitis and…
Kentucky by Heart: Highs and lows for 2019 — and learning from things to forge a better future in 2020
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune The year 2019 just ended for me with a procession of highs and lows….
Your health: Got resolutions? Change the way you make them — here’s how you can stick to them
By Jackie Hanson UK Health & Wellness As the new year begins, so does the pressure to be a new…
Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky installs new officers and directors for 2020
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, BIA, installed its 2020 leadership at an event recently held at Madison Event…
Constance Alexander: Ideas abound for columns as does thirst for justice, especially for accessibility
Fifty columns, averaging about 700 words each, add up to 35,000 words for “Main Street” 2019. Readers ask if coming…
Judy Clabes: With hearts full of gratitude, we thank you for kindnesses on loss of Gene Clabes
My family and our colleagues at the NKyTribune extend our heartfelt gratitude to all of you who have expressed your…
Our Rich History: First settler in Newport, Jacob Fowler was a surveyor, adventurer and deputy sheriff
Part 11 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020′ By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Before the founding…
BBB Trends: Businesses expecting big gift returns this year — here are some tips for consumers
National Returns Day is January 2, and UPS is projecting 1.9 million returns this year — a 26% increase from…
Nichole Koontz: Don’t let exercise take a back seat — get moving, at least 150 minutes a week
It’s that time of year again when we will strive to wear the perfect outfit, select a perfect gift and…
Jacqueline Coleman has multiple exciting roles: mom, adoptive mom, educator, lieutenant governor
By Bailey Vandiver Frankfort State-Journal Jacqueline Coleman never saw herself in the role of lieutenant governor. Nor did she expect…
As winter driving conditions may worsen, senior drivers must take extra precautions on the road
Ice and snow can make maneuvering winter roadways difficult for motorists of any age, but changing weather conditions can be…
Amye Bensenhaver: Rep. Chris Harris will be missed in legislature as champion of open records
Personal tributes have been pouring in since Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills, announced on December 19 that he will not…
The River: Remembering a year of river tales, great friends, explorations, adventures and still hangin’ on
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 27 points to lead UK’s Cats to 78-70 overtime win over No. 3 Cards
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tyrese Maxey is making it a habit of stepping up in big games. He did…
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture reopens sign-ups for Conservation Reserve Program in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to Kentucky landowners. The deadline to…
Still time to ‘Drop Your Drawers’ at Newport Library for annual drive; clean underwear, socks for schools
Newport Library Branch Hosts “Drop Your Drawers” Project – 901 East 6th Street Submitted by Chantelle Phillips Through December…