Addia Wuchner: Kentucky HEALTH plan is both compassionate and common sense approach
As a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, a R.N., and a retired health care administrator, I wanted to…
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NKU offering series of ‘Fast Track’ application sessions around the region, to help with enrollment
Northern Kentucky University will host a series of Fast Track application sessions in the coming weeks for those interested in…
Skyward presents ‘Jumpstart’ grants to LiveWell initiatives in five NKY pilot communities
Skyward, the organization charged with developing and managing Northern Kentucky’s five-year strategic plan (myNKY), announced it has awarded $5,000 Jumpstart…
People in News: President of Kenton Rotary, artist at Wynners’ Cup, bakery in Cov, coach at Notre Dame
Gillespie new Rotary president Kenton County Rotary installed Steven Gillespie as president for 2016-2017. Outgoing President, Carol Margrave, was presented…
NKY’s Wuchner, Simpson bill results in task force convened to facilitate state contracts with nonprofits
A new government task force has been set up as a result of legislation sponsored by two Northern Kentucky legislators,…
Kids Ready Conference to convene early childhood professionals, launch of Kentucky ALL STARS
Nationally known experts and authors on early childhood development will speak at the 2016 Ready Kids Conference hosted by the…
Chef Foster: Time to toss out those old jars and cans and bring in some new, fresh spices and herbs
When was the last time you bought herbs and spices for your kitchen pantry? A week ago, months, perhaps as…
Step It up, Kentucky — join the campaign to get healthier by making walking a priority
The Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) is challenging communities and organizations to join Step It Up, Kentucky!. This statewide…
NKY counties, St. Elizabeth partner with ASC to launch 24/7 substance abuse helpline, 859.577.CARE
Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties and St. Elizabeth Healthcare have partnered to launch a regional heroin helpline with the assistance…
Covington’s Westside Community angry about destruction of young trees, rallying to re-plant
Neighbors in Covington’s Westside Community work up to anger, frustration and disappointment today as they discovered that 17 young trees,…
Paul Long: Runners seeking health benefits, endurance, fitness, a challenge — and social benefits
A marathon is a long, slow race that covers 26 miles and 385 yards — a distance determined during the…
CVG, Bright Light produce wayfinding videos to help passengers navigate terminal, concourses
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) in partnership with Bright Light, has produced wayfinding videos to help passengers navigate the…
Jobless rate down in 91 counties year-to-year in May; Boone, Campbell among lowest in state
Unemployment rates fell in 91 Kentucky counties between May 2015 and May 2016, rose in 24 counties, and remained the…
Have questions about heartbeat irregularities? St. Elizabeth offering free event to answer them
Is that occasional heart flutter something to worry about? Are heart failure and arrhythmia related? Can irregular heart rhythms cause…
Keven Moore: Accommodating food allergies in the workplace — here are some tips that will help
As a food allergy survivor with three near-death experiences to peanuts in the past two decades, two of which occurred…
‘Skip’ Fangman, former mayor of Park Hills, dies at age 81; services tomorrow at St. Agnes
Leonard “Skip” Fangman who served as mayor, vice-mayor and councilman for Park Hills died July 3 at the age of…
Gov. Bevin targets ‘red tape’ that hampers business growth in Kentucky; sets up website for your input
Gov. Matt Bevin aims to identify and eliminate or revise outdated and unnecessary state regulations that hamper business growth in…
Ky FAME, Mubea sponsor driver Garrett Smithley in weekend’s NASCAR race at Kentucky Speedway
The Northern Kentucky Chapter of the Kentucky Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (KY FAME) and Mubea announce sponsorship of Garrett…
Gayle Pille: Handsome cowbirds (aka buffalo birds) are nomads — let others raise their chicks
By Gayle Pille Special to NKyTribune Cowbirds have an interesting history. The handsome Brown-headed Cowbird that is so common in…
Lung Association urges Kentucky to protect citizens against secondhand smoke
From the Kentucky Lung Association Ten years ago, the U.S. Surgeon General released a report detailing the potentially deadly health…
BBB Trends: Think twice before putting your credit card into a card reader; skimmers popping up all over
The next time you stop to fill up the gas tank or pick up a few things at the store…
Aramark to finance, construct new $37 million dining facility on Eastern Kentucky University campus
Eastern Kentucky University and Aramark Educational Services LLC have reached a $37 million agreement by which the food services vendor…