Kentucky Division of Forestry sends four firefighters to Oklahoma to help with a wildland blaze
The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) dispatched four firefighters to the 350 Complex Fire to assist the state of Oklahoma…
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Report shows about 60 percent of Kentucky’s students go to college — Manual High leads state
Two reports released Thursday from the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics (KCEWS) include feedback on recent graduates from…
Economic Inequality Summit convenes tomorrow at NKU, open to public; discussing ‘The Great Divide’
How does economic inequality divide our community? And how do we, as a region, bridge that gap to create a…
Paul Long: Runners have love-hate relationship with the (challenging) Seven Hills of Northern Kentucky
A runner in Northern Kentucky cannot get too far without coming upon a hill. Whether it’s a gentle incline rising…
Half Price Books wants gently used children’s books for its 18th annual Half Pint Library Book Drive
Half Price Books, the nation’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, has launched its 18th annual Half Pint Library…
Merle Haggard, the working man’s poet, dies on his 79th birthday; hugely influenced American music
“Merle Haggard, the working man’s poet, an architect of the Bakersfield Sound, and a fiercely independent artist who influenced country…
Today is National Walking Day — a good time to start a regular walking regimen to improve your health
SmartHealthToday Team The message of how to improve your health is pretty consistent: Improve your diet and exercise. And when…
NKU to explore possibility of sale of radio station, WNKU-FM, in face of looming state budget cuts
Staff Report NKU President Geoffrey Mearns said in an email distributed campus-wide yesterday that the university will “explore the possibility…
Status report on Kenton County’s 5-year-old smoke-free law indicates secondhand smoke still an issue
A report released today by the Tobacco-Free Northern Kentucky coalition and the Northern Kentucky Health Department looks at Kenton County’s…
Yealey Elementary earns berth in Odyssey of the Mind World Final, now needs funds to make the trip
AM Yealey Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team won 1st place at the state level competition on Saturday at…
Nominate an extraordinary Kentuckian or group for the Governor’s Service Awards; deadline is April 26
For those who know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group who gives selflessly to help improve the lives of others, it’s…
CHNK, Izzy’s team up to raise awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) is partnering with Izzy’s, home of…
WAVE Foundation grows ‘wheels’ to take Aquarium’s sharks to local schools as part of outreach program
Special to NKyTribune It’s not everyday you see live sharks from the Newport Aquarium being wheeled around an elementary school;…
Travel Notes, an UpTech startup program company, is acquired by Silicon Valley-based firm, refund.me
UpTech, Greater Cincinnati’s informatics accelerator, announced today the acquisition of UpTech III company, Travel Notes, by Silicon Valley based firm…
Gateway’s team presents FLEXspace project, funded by national grant, to White House education officials
The Gateway Community and Technical College staff who developed and are managing the $3.6 million First in the World grant,…
Idea State U competition draws innovative young business minds from across KY, pitching start-ups
A record number of innovative young business minds from across Kentucky pitched ideas for startups during Idea State U competitions…
Be bedazzled by the buds: Join in the free Wildflower Hike at Devou Park on Sunday
Heads up, wildflower fans. If you want to hike and smell the flowers, the Wildflower Hike at Devou Park is…
Brent Cooper: Including women’s basketball, amazing things are happening at Thomas More
There are some amazing things happening at Thomas More College (TMC) these days. In case you hadn’t heard, their ladies…
Double millionaire Brass Hat among entrants for Thoroughbred show at Kentucky Horse Park May 8
The Thoroughbred Horse Show Association will host its fifth annual show on Sunday May 8 at the world-renowned Kentucky Horse…
Dennis Keene: General Assembly once again deadlocked on budget . . .compromise is the key
We are in the final days of the legislative session and despite committee hearings, expert testimony, data and charts, The…
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year — but KSP is committed to ‘Zero Deaths’ as a goal
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year, according to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and Kentucky State Police…
Time for ‘spring cleaning’ of your financial household as well; Governor declares Financial Literacy Month
With the change in seasons, people often focus on “spring cleaning” around the house. The state Department of Financial Institutions…