KY town with moxie, history of slavery dedicated statue of native, a pioneering black woman journalist
By Al Cross University of Kentucky In a little park amid the main intersection in downtown Russellville, Kentucky, stands a…
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Greater Cincinnati Foundation makes $25k grant to Leadership NKY’s 2020 class for nonprofit giving
Laura Menge, Senior Philanthropic Advisor of the Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) and chair of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s (NKY…
State to sell downtown Frankfort property — part of Capital Plaza development area — as surplus
The Finance and Administration Cabinet posted online a Request for Bid (RFB), for several parcels of land in downtown Frankfort…
Covington public schools delay start until September 3, due to water damage to some schools
Covington Independent Public Schools has delayed the start of school until Tuesday, September 3, because of water damage to several…
Dayton to honor fallen hero by giving his name to ‘Ahren’s Way,’ first section of Riverfront Commons
The City of Dayton will be celebrating the completion of its first section of the Riverfront Commons Trail at a…
Gannett Co., GateHouse Media announce merger, become largest newspaper group in U.S.
The Rural Blog America’s two largest newspaper chains, GateHouse Media and Gannett Co., announced their long-anticipated merger Monday afternoon. “Gannett shareholders will receive…
Health Departments have another year ’til pension hikes kick in but some are ready to raise taxes
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While local health departments are more than grateful that legislation passed in the recent…
Constance Alexander: Missing miracle of Fancy Farm by staying close to home, reading Wendell Berry
Along with the 19,500 pounds of barbecue served up at the annual Fancy Farm picnic, there is enough hot air…
Carlisle & Bray names David A. Orme as new Chief Operating Officer, to oversee all company operations
Carlisle & Bray Enterprises has hired David A. Orme, a former executive with Dayton Power & Light Co. and Ranger…
Northern Kentucky University’s cybersecurity program acknowledged for academic excellence
Northern Kentucky University’s nationally ranked cybersecurity program is once again acknowledged for academic excellence in preparing the next generation of…
BBB Trends: School supplies, schedules filling, you are ready for school — but have you had ‘the talk’?
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau School supplies are packed, schedules are filled with upcoming sports and extracurricular activities and…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for America’s youth — exceptionalism through honesty
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa The importance of honesty as a foundation for…
Gateway, Children Inc. team up to offer childcare for students during the fall semester in Edgewood
Gateway Community & Technical College, the Gateway Foundation, and Children, Inc., are offering childcare for Gateway students. Childcare will be…
Our Rich History: Cleaner than water, used as money, whiskey in region started with wheat field
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune John Riddle planted Cincinnati’s first wheat field in 1791. Though only a four-acre plot,…
Fancy Farm: Attorney General candidates Cameron, Stumbo show off some fancy speaking too
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FANCY FARM, Ky. (KT) — Fireworks were not limited to gubernatorial candidates at the Fancy…
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell falls on patio at his Louisville home Sunday and fractures his shoulder
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, 77, is recovering at home in Louisville after suffering a fractured shoulder in a fall when…
Matt Bevin, Andy Beshear fire off familiar jabs in front of rowdy crowd at annual Fancy Farm picnic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Both gubernatorial candidates, Republican Matt Bevin and Democrat Andy Beshear, used familiar themes during their…
The River: Getting the CLYDE spiffed up for potential sale, Capt. Don offers up some descriptive vignettes
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
National Briefs: $3million Fortnite game, Capital One breach, Final Edition, cheaper drugs from Canada
A glance at the week’s happenings: $3 million prize for playing Fortnite So you thought all those hours spent playing…
Atlas Obscura: This Tweeting Tree (a northern red oak) is a vocal (and nice) witness to climate change
By Jessica Leigh Hester Atlas Obscura If you’ve been sweaty miserable, resenting summer and aching for a cool breeze, you’re…
Shelley Shearer: These aren’t your father’s dentures; they may be necessary and, today, they look natural
Just like cars, television and beer, dentures have dramatically changed since Pop’s heyday. Dentures used to be jagged, ill-fitting, uncomfortable…
Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton selects Northern Kentucky University home of her Entrepreneurship Challenge
Lieutenant Governor Jenean Hampton has announced that Northern Kentucky University (NKU) will be the new permanent home for the Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship…