Campbellsville University to graduate 227 in 20 different fields in December commencements
By Kasey Ricketts Student news writer Campbellsville University will hold two commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 11th for the graduating…
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NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project will award $17,000 to local nonprofits
In 1999, Northern Kentucky University created the Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project with the vision that partnering with local nonprofit agencies…
Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues on Dec. 15 will feature discussion on academic standards for schools
On Tuesday, December 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present Eggs ‘N Issues: Common Core from 7:30-9 a.m….
Hemmer’s John Curtin names to board of Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky
John Curtin, Senior Vice President of Corporate Business Development at Paul Hemmer Company, has been appointed to the Board of…
NKU’s ‘Think Tank’ event features national expert on educational injustice; programs open to the public
Too many of today’s students, particularly those in impoverished neighborhoods, do not receive the educational opportunities they need and deserve….
Bill Bishop: Turnout didn’t turn ‘my blue state red’ — if it’s the ‘economy,’ which economic interest is it?
“Who Turned My Blue State Red?” asks Alec MacGillis in the New York Times recently. MacGillis aims to answer the…
It’s Cyber Monday heading into Cyber Week; bargains abound but WalletHub says Groupon is best
With Cyber Monday sales expected to hit the $3 billion mark for the first time this year — the largest…
Our Rich History: Yes, history books do make great Christmas gifts — and here’s another one to prove it
Part 3 of a three-part series on History Books for the Holidays by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune…
SmartHealthToday: No cure for Alzheimer’s but early detection still makes a difference — here are signs
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But as researchers continue to search for better options…
Boone County Interact members going to KYA will propose that high school grads learn CPR
On Thursday, December 3, three of the Florence Rotary Club’s Interactors along with their advisor, Barbara Rahn, will be traveling…
Coach Colene: Don’t be that person who strives so much for perfection that enjoying life is lost
My struggles with perfection run deep. I was the girl with good grades, involved in a million extracurricular activities and…
Odds & Ends Homemakers filled teapots with kindness to serve Covington Ladies Home residents
A week before Thanksgiving a group of local women called the Odds & Ends Homemakers hosted a tea party for…
Northern Kentucky Forum: Examining the issues of homelessness; join the discussion on Dec. 10
Did you know that many children in Northern Kentucky are homeless? According to a study by the American Institute for…
Study shows more jobs than graduates in food, ag, the environment, renewable natural resources
From 2015 to 2020 there will be 57,900 average annual openings for graduates with bachelor’s or higher degrees in food,…
Kentucky Artisan Center starts off holiday season shopping with special events by state artists
The Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea starts off the traditional holiday shopping season with multiple events featuring decorative gourds, holiday…
Gov. Beshear makes appointments to state boards and commissions,
Governor Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Kentucky Bicycle and Bikeway Commission · Douglas…
New documentary about legendary storyteller Earl Hamner to be be premiered at The Carnegie Dec. 7
Earl Hamner is considered one of this country’s great storytellers, having created television’s The Waltons and Falcon Crest in addition to writing novels, short…
Amazon gearing up for Cyber Monday — early deals already available; still hiring for Hebron facility
Staff Report The Amazon Fulfillment Center in Hebron will be on high alert on Cyber Monday, as the company is…
American Medical Assn. calls for ban on advertising of prescription drugs, citing escalation of costs
The American Medical Association is calling for a ban on advertising of prescription drugs to patients, saying “a growing proliferation…
Bernie Sanders was most popular U.S. Senator in his homestate; McConnell’s ‘disapproval’ is highest
Bernie Sanders, a Vermont socialist who was elected U.S. senator as an independent and is running for the Democratic presidential…
People in the News: Ramey at BCG, ‘Hero’ scholarships, Humphrey at Wiseway, Gray promoted
Bluegrass Commercial Group V.P. Bluegrass Commercial Group LLC has hired Brad Ramey as Vice President of Business Development and Estimating….
Spotlight on Women: Polly Page, executive director of NKY Education Council, is teacher at heart
By Laura Cook Kroeger Communication Project Partners Polly Lusk Page is Executive Director of the Northern Kentucky Education Council, responsible…