Sweeping Public Education Bill nears passage in legislature, faces final action on House floor
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio An omnibus bill that would overhaul the state’s education system and gradually remove Common…
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Cabinet for Health and Family Services reports ‘successful transition’ to health insurance marketplace
Open Enrollment for 2017 is now complete and Kentucky officials are reporting a successful transition from kynect to the federal…
Bill to align Kentucky’s hemp research program with federal farm bill goes to Bevin for signature
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles Tuesday celebrated the passage in the Kentucky House of Representatives of landmark legislation that aligns Kentucky’s…
Spring Breaker travelers warned to take precautions against Zika virus — protect yourself and others
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, advises spring break travelers to…
Kroger to develop distribution center on Mt. Zion Road in Florence, create 100 new jobs
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a $60 million investment in Northern Kentucky. Kroger’s plans include the purchase and…
Stephen Pruitt: Come to a Town Hall and make yourself heard on new accountability system
One year ago I began a listening tour of 11 town hall meetings throughout Kentucky. During those meetings, I asked…
800 elementary, middle school students head to NKU on Thursday for 32nd annual Dreamfest
Though Northern Kentucky University’s students may not have classes on Thursday, March 9, due to Spring Break, the Highland Heights…
NKY Norse High School Varsity Hockey team earn state champion title, have undefeated season
The Northern Kentucky Norse High School Varsity Hockey team are the 2017 Kentucky High School Hockey League State Champions. The…
Four local charities benefit from money raised by Bluegrass-Buckeye Charity Classic
Four local charities will get shares of a $25,000 donation that was raised by the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Bluegrass-Buckeye Charity…
What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? Vote in the video contest through March 8; winners on March 9
Dream It Do it OKI and I Made It in NKY are holding a video contest in hopes of changing…
People in the News: Grout promoted at C-Forward, award-winning photographer Steve Oldfield exhibit
C-Forward, an Information Technology (I.T.) Services firm headquartered in Covington, KY is announcing a new Vice President of Technical Services….
Maslow’s Army fills a need for homeless, thanks to Gateway students Samuel and Susan Landis
Gateway Community & Technical College students Samuel and Susan Landis saw a need and recently filled it by forming Maslow’s…
Chase expands its 3+3 Accelerated Law Program to Mount St. Joe students; available to NKU undergrads
A Northern Kentucky University program that allows students to combine their final year of undergraduate studies with their first year…
Baby hippo Fiona up to 73 pounds, getting fan mail, and making good progress at Cincinnati Zoo
Fiona the little hippo, born prematurely at the Cincinnati Zoo, is now up to 73 pounds — a little too…
Friends of Steely Library to hold fundraising event at New Riff for library informatics scholarships
More information is at our fingertips than ever before – and it’s more important than ever to have trained professionals…
State’s annual unemployment rate is lowest since 2000; total nonfarm employment at historical high
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate dropped to 5 percent in 2016 from 5.3 percent in 2015, while nonfarm employment gained 28,100…
Local students among winners of statewide ‘Grow Your Dough’ savings campaign
Last week, the Kentucky Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy® recognized student poster contest winners at the state capitol during…
Health Department modifies temporary food permits process to ensure food safety, improve efficiency
Before patrons eat at fairs, festivals and other events in Northern Kentucky, the Northern Kentucky Health Department inspects all temporary…
NKY Restoration offers professional development, practical hands-on activities for Restoration Weekend
NKY Restoration is offering educational opportunities to foster vibrancy in the River Cities with a NKY Restoration Weekend. This program…
Our Rich History: Singing song of praise, a New Yorker writes glowingly in 1855 about Cincinnati
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to the NKyTribune In 1855, Lewis Gaylord Clark, editor of The Knickerbocker, a New York…
BBB Trends: Tax time tips to secure your return from scammers this season
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” – Ben Franklin, in…
LIFT, FAME roll out on-the-job teacher externships statewide after successful start in NKY
LIFT – Lightweight Innovations For Tomorrow and the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) today announced the pilot…