The Rural Blog: Eight reasons most livestock industries booming; new records for pork production
The Rural Blog While the dairy industry is struggling, overall, livestock industries are booming. “Across the country, meat production is…
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PEN America: We are celebrating World Press Freedom Day around country because threats are real
From Cincinnati to Austin and Atlanta to Denver, PEN America is collaborating with partners nationwide in activities to celebrate World…
Al Cross: Welcome, Derby visitors to Kentucky; here’s a brief introduction to our political landscape
Welcome, Derby visitors! This column continues our longstanding tradition of giving folks who are in Kentucky for the big race,…
Joseph L. Chillo chosen as Thomas More University’s 15th president; has been president of Newbury College
Thomas More University’s Board of Trustees announced this morning that, following a national search, they have elected Joseph L. Chillo,…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Gardening — blunders, hard work, setbacks, rewards, joy, accomplishment
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune It seems that, in life, pursuits that are rewarding and give the greatest satisfaction…
Girls on the Run to host its end-of-season 5k event on May 11; up to 4000 participants expected
Girls on the Run Greater Cincinnati will host its end-of-season 5k event on May 11 at 10 a.m. 100 Central…
Building Industry Association’s Cavalcade of Homes starts this weekend features nine new homes
The Cavalcade of Homes, presented by the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, begins Saturday, May 4th and features nine…
Turfway Park offering an all-day party on Saturday for Derby Day — wagering, concert, Party in the Paddock
The greatest two minutes in sports is an all-day party at Turfway Park on Saturday, May 4. The Northern Kentucky…
Dr. Steve Hamilton: Flying Pig approaches; not everyone is a pig so take a deep breath . . .
As the Cincinnati Flying Pig fast approaches, many of us might fancy ourselves “pigs” – running the marathon, this weekend….
‘Party on the Purple’ season returns to the Bridge — starting Wednesday with a Kentucky Derby theme
For the third consecutive year, the “Party on the Purple” series is returning to the Purple People Bridge this spring…
EKU Baseball Coach Edwin Thompson named Samaritan’s Feet’s ‘Barefoot Coach of the Year’
Eastern Kentucky University head baseball coach Edwin Thompson was chosen as a “Barefoot Coach of the Year” by Samaritan’s Feet…
TMU, Second Wind Dreams, Colonial Gardens fulfill a lifelong ‘alumna’ dream for Sarah Kahmann, 91
By Rebecca Stratton Thomas More University Second Wind Dreams and Colonial Gardens joined Thomas More University to fulfill 91-year old…
50th Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show set for May 11 at George Rogers Clark Park in Covington
The 50th Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show will be held on Saturday, May 11, from noon–5 p.m. at the George…
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day? HealthDay cites risk of skipping the morning meal
Think breakfast isn’t the most important meal of the day? HealthDay suggests Think again, say researchers behind a new study…
Voices from the Classroom: First grade teacher says ‘Hitting the same nail, day after day’ is worth it
By Casey Gesenhues Woodfill Elementary School It was your typical Tuesday. My morning had already consisted of corralling my two…
Constance Alexander: Forget your password — and then try to remember, if you can, your favorite teacher
You know the routine. You forgot your password, and you didn’t write it down because you were sure you’d never…
KY farmers rise en masse to offer badly needed hay for fellow Nebraska farmers in wake of flooding
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky In America’s breadbasket, where the iconic image is “amber waves of grain,” Nebraska…
Healthy Headlines: You or a loved one want to quit smoking — here are five reasons for doing that
St. Elizabeth Healthcare Maybe you’ve been thinking about quitting for a while but unsure if you can stick to it….
Our Rich History: In 1894 the new Odd Fellows Temple in Cincinnati was a grand building
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune In 1894, 125 years ago, Cincinnatians and Northern Kentuckians really knew how to…
News briefs: Dr. Wallace to get UK LIbraries award; Fischer Homes, GE team up; state appointments
Northern Kentucky University’s Dr. Robert Wallace will be presented with the 2019 UK Medallion for Intellectual Achievement by the University of…
Union artist Lindsey Jaeger’s ‘Rooted in Kentucky’ scratchboard selected for International exhibition in Berea
Artist Lindsey Jaeger’s Rooted in Kentucky scratchboard of a mink swimming among sycamore roots has been selected for inclusion in…
The River: Finding night watchman’s job after college, meeting characters and gathering up stories
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…