Kristen Branscum named commissioner of Travel and Tourism, moving from Agriculture department
The new commissioner of the Department of Travel and Tourism is Kristen Branscum, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Don Parkinson…
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Joe Meyer announces run for Covington mayor; long-time city advocate spent 30 years in public service
Special to NKyTribune Joe Meyer, a Covington “urban pioneer,” former state senator and former Secretary of the state Education and…
Kentucky’s Wendell Berry, 81, to receive lifetime achievement award from National Book Critics Circle
Renowned Kentucky farmer-author-poet-philosopher Wendell Berry will receive the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement award from the National Book Critics Circle. “Now…
Kentucky leads nation in health-care cost per smoker — it’s a staggering figure, says WalletHub
With Tobacco-Free Awareness Week reminding us of the societal and economic costs of smoking, which total more than $320 billion…
Commentary: If charter schools come to Kentucky, local boards should provide oversight
By Brigitte Blom Ramsey Special to NKyTribune The question about whether or not to introduce charter schools in Kentucky is…
Rural Blog: Downing of drone in Kentucky prompts federal lawsuit that could lead to clearer privacy rules
When a Kentucky man with a shotgun brought down a drone near his home last summer, it set off a…
Business leaders from across the state advocate for increased funding for community colleges
Sixteen business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for…
KyCIR: Inside Kentucky’s unregulated, private probation industry — the high cost of probation
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Nearly 39,000 state misdemeanor cases ended in probated jail sentences in 2015….
CVG shows largest passenger growth in ten years, double-digit growth in cargo — and more good news
In 2015, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) experienced its largest passenger growth since 2005. Total passenger traffic through CVG…
‘Dream Out Loud,’ kids, about your future — and start putting prize money away for college
More Kentucky students will have a chance this year to win money toward college and $500 for their school in…
St. E.’s Garren Colvin to lead CBC educational forum discussion on heroin epidemic, new challenges
The heroin epidemic worsens with each passing month in Northern Kentucky with over 1,168 overdoses seen at St. Elizabeth’s Emergency…
Bevin makes two more appointments — deputy secretary of executive cabinet, legislative director
Governor Bevin announced two key appointments to the Governor’s Office. Nate Haney will serve as Deputy Secretary of the Executive…
SmartHealthToday: What puts men at risk for prostate cancer? Early detection is the key
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday What puts men at risk for prostate cancer – the second leading cause of cancer deaths…
Laurie Risch: Behringer-Crawford joins state’s arts groups to celebrate Arts Day in Frankfort Wednesday
On Jan. 20, representatives from Behringer-Crawford Museum will join their peers from other arts groups in the Commonwealth to celebrate…
Excerpt of NKU Pres. Mearns’ convocation address: update on challenges on campus, in Frankfort
Two years ago at this event, I presented a new five-year strategic plan for the University – a plan that…
Author, editor Don Then releases his newest novel, As Sure As the Sun Rises, set in Vietnam War era
As Sure as the Sun Rises, a new novel by local author Don Then (writing as D. James Then), is…
Our Rich History: American Paleontology began at Big Bone with discovery of prehistoric bones
by Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune “the large bones are found here” -description written by John Filson to identify Big…
Civil engineering scholarships available to state schools from KYTC; apply by Feb. 1
Students interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering or civil engineering technology are reminded to complete their KYTC Engineering…
Sec. Tilley announces hiring process for new Kentucky State Police commissioner
Justice Secretary John Tilley has announced the next steps in the process for hiring a new Kentucky State Police (KSP)…
Matt Teaford files to run against long-time incumbent Dennis Keene for state House District 67 seat
Matt Teaford, 23, has signed the final paperwork to take on long-time Democratic incumbent of Kentucky’s House District 67, Dennis…
Bird sales and movement restrictions in effect, to protect against outbreak of avian influenza
State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout has re-enacted restrictions on bird sales and movement in Kentucky to protect Kentucky’s poultry industry…
People in News: Owens retires from Legal Aid; Silver Rosie Red president, Cheser on national board
Col Owens retires from Legal Aid Society Col Owens has retired as Senior Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of…