Prichard Committee says big goals, transparency, better tests create ‘world-class’ education
Ambitious goals, greater transparency and better tests are among the recommendations of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence for the…
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Dept. of Insurance to return $1m each to member schools, KLCIS related to failure of company
The Franklin Circuit Court has approved an agreed judgment to return funds from the defunct Kentucky School Board Insurance Trust…
The Carnegie will present American classic ‘Music Man’ in production on weekends starting January 19
Professor Harold Hill will be marching into The Carnegie with his 76 trombones next month for The Carnegie’s production of…
Center for Great Neighborhoods approved for NEA $20,000 Art Works grant — commissions for lobby at Hellman
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced the recipients of its first major funding round for 2017, and…
2016 likely the hottest year on record — 1.69 degrees hotter than average — according to NOAA
From The Rural Blog The year 2016 will likely turn out to be the hottest year on record, surpassing last…
SmartHealthToday: These 10 resolutions are easy to make and to keep — to safeguard your family’s health
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday So you want to make 2017 a healthy year, but you’re a little leery about committing…
Letter to the Editor: Jim Host welcomes ‘great things’ on horizon in 2017 as new majority takes legislature
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: As we know, Kentuckians as a culture largely avoid change. On November 8, 2016, Kentuckians went…
Campbell County unveils OpenGov to increase transparency for taxpayers, citizen engagement
The Campbell County Fiscal Court unveiled an online platform through which the public can more easily access the county government’s…
Accidental shootings spike during holidays — most involve boys and young men
Accidental shootings spike during holidays, especially around Christmas, according to an analysis by USA Today and The Associated Press. Ryan…
Behringer-Crawford: From Trains and Riverboats Songs to kid-friendly New Year’s Eve Countdown
Celebrate and countdown to 2017 at Behringer Crawford Museum. Special Performance by Jake Speed: Trains and Riverboats Songs Wednesday, December…
BBB Trends: Scammers continue to be a problem — here’s a summary of what to watch for in 2017
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau As 2016 ends, now is the time to look back and to look forward…
The Rural Blog: Painkillers make the pain go away, and that’s why the opioid epidemic persists
One of the biggest barriers to beating the nation’s opioid epidemic, which is disproportionately rural, could be that the painkillers…
Logging by far deadliest job in U.S.; fishing, pilots/flight engineers next, says U.S. Labor Dept.
Logging remained the deadliest job in 2015, says a report by the U.S. Department of Labor. Overall, the U.S. had…
Covington implements ‘Lienholder Notification’ web-based system; ensuring compliance with code
The City of Covington implemented a Lienholder Notification system providing the public with information pertaining to properties in Covington with…
Our Rich History: Historic Nativity scene at Basilica had storied beginnings in rural North Dakota
by Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune It’s Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. It is a…
KSP says former leader of ‘Cornbread Mafia,’ fugitive ‘Johnny’ Boone arrested in Canada
An extensive eight-year fugitive investigation into the location of John “Johnny” Boone, led the U.S. Marshals Service to a small…
CVG presents ‘Live Art’ by father-son duo Kevin and Jack Kelly — two pop murals in Concourse B
Local artists, and father and son duo, Kevin T. and Jack Kelly are performing live art in Concourse B at…
Santa Flight: NORAD will be keeping satellite tracking on ‘Jolly Ol’ Elf’ travels tonight — follow along
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey. The NORAD Tracks Santa…
Kentucky Horse Park among two finalists for 2022 FEI World Equestrian Games, held every four years
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) announced Lexington, Kentucky and the Kentucky Horse Park as an official candidate to host the…
Thomas More College student-athletes spreading mission-driven commitment to serving others
Smiling faces were shared by all, as members of the 2016 DIII National Championship Thomas More College Women’s Basketball team…
Butch Callery: Villa Hills ‘State of City,’ good financial decisions, fixing the street problem, safety and jobs
It’s hard to believe that 2016 has passed so quickly. As we close out the year, I wanted to let…
SmartHealthToday: Protect yourself against the flu, other illnesses with these three simple tips
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday It’s that time of the year. The cold weather has driven everyone indoors and that close…