People in News: Children Inc’s new COO, new Farm Bureau agent, Scarf It UP gets donation
Shannon Starkey-Taylor joins Children Inc. Shannon Starkey-Taylor, MSW/M.Ed, has joined Children, Inc; as chief operating officer to oversee programs across…
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Lynne Saddler: To make NKY the healthiest region in the nation requires your commitment — here’s a start
Did you start 2016 with plans to make changes to improve your health? Maybe it was a pledge to lose…
Keven Moore: On issue of cannabis, insurance things are up in the air — and, no, he isn’t smoking it
This past November Ohio voters soundly rejected marijuana legalization initiative. However legalized marijuana currently exists in four states — Alaska,…
Brent Cooper: Too many babies are dying — here’s what each of us can do to change that
I’m sitting in a presentation by one of my Leadership Cincinnati classmates at the UC Alumni Center, and I can’t…
Gold Star Sibling license plates now available, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by NKy’s Rep. St. Onge
Individuals whose siblings have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces may now apply for a Gold Star Sibling…
Mike Denham: As legislature convenes, primary focus is state budget; here’s how citizens can connect
This week, as it has regularly done since Kentucky became the nation’s 15th state in 1792, the General Assembly returns…
American Airlines begins service to New York La Guardia starting today — up to three daily flights
American Airlines begins service today from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to New York LaGuardia (LGA). Starting January 5th,…
Legistlative outlook: A lot at stake for public education; pension fixes; charter schools?
By Madelynn Coldiron Special to NKyTribune There is one sure thing going into the 2016 session of the Kentucky General…
Rep. Keene announces $1.5 million in affordable housing grants for Highland Heights, Newport
Rep. Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) announces $1.5 million in affordable housing grants for the cities of Highland Heights and Newport. One…
Letter to the Editor: Legislature should act to stem erosion of public employee and teacher pensions
As members of the General Assembly return to Frankfort for the 2016 Regular Session, they will find themselves facing a…
Auditions coming up for Village Players of Ft. Thomas’ next production, Girls of the Garden Club
The Village Players of Fort Thomas will hold auditions for its production of Girls of the Garden Club Written by…
Our Rich History: High School in Covington — long before Holmes — had 20 students in 1853
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Covington High School was established by the city of Covington in 1853. On…
Calling all poets — enter the Public Library of Cincy 5th annual competition, Poetry in the Garden
Attention all Tri-State poets. The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County is looking for new talent for it poetry…
Get a free guided tour through Kentucky Artisan Center’s ‘It Takes Two’ gallery exhibit on Saturday
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea will offer visitors free guided tours through the center’s gallery exhibit, “It Takes Two:…
Center for Public Integrity: Koch Brothers pour more than $23.4 million into higher education, including UK
By Dave Levinthal Center for Public Integrity The Koch brothers are supersizing their already hefty investments into college students’ hearts…
NKy-based SSK Communities acquires 1100 home sites in two major developments in Evansville, Ind.
Northern Kentucky based manufactured housing company, SSK Communities, has acquired 1,100 home sites in two major developments in Evansville, Indiana….
Kentucky Public Retirees local chapter to meet, prepare for rally in Frankfort about pension funding
The NKY chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 11 to discuss a statewide…
James Ramsey: Positioning the University of Louisville for ‘uncertain future,’ bumpy roads
As we close 2015, the University of Louisville is on solid financial, academic, and governance ground, even as we encounter…
SmartHealthToday: Are you ready to start relaxing by meditating — here’s how to get started
SmartHealthToday Team You likely have a friend who has tried meditation. Whether you’re wondering exactly what that friend did –…
Pitino breaks silence (with monologue) on sex scandal, skipping press conferences. . .and more
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — It was billed as a news conference by University of Louisville basketball…
SmartHealthToday: Annual survey of top trends in fitness to expect in 2016 (are you wearing one?)
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday With sales expected to approach $6 billion by the end of 2016, the wearable fitness technology…