Nepotism: In hiring, county officials can — and do — turn to relatives
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting When a federal judge asked Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ six deputy…
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Bill Straub: Though the demagoguery continues on coal, the real truth is that there is no future for it
Those who managed to survive a viewing of the Republican presidential debate from Milwaukee on Tuesday evening – and a…
In the skies above Normandy, WWII veteran Bob Williams saw two historical jumps in a lifetime
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Contributor The year was 1942, and Bob Williams was ready to serve his country. “The post…
Family Nurturing Center ramps up for 5th Annual Feast for Your Home Event
Best Furniture Gallery in Fort Thomas has partnered with Brighton Center for the 5th Annual Feast for Your Home Event…
Women and heart attacks: Knowing the symptoms could save your life (they may not be what you think)
The pressure between her shoulder blades would not let up. “I never had chest pain. My arm didn’t hurt,” said…
Gov. Beshear’s $3m in grants for substance abuse treatment includes 70 new beds for Kenton County
In the final issuance of funds allocated through landmark heroin legislation, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced more than $3 million…
Paul Long: Marathon runners are energized by spectators and fans and high-fives
The starting line at a late fall urban marathon, such as the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon, which I attended this past…
State gets D+ grade in 2015 Integrity study, high in legislative accountability; only three states higher
By Ryan Alessi Center for Public Integrity A month after starting to investigate Kentucky’s Agriculture Department, state Auditor Adam Edelen called…
NKy Generations of Service: Robert Sherman heard call to duty when Twin Towers fell on 9/11
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Contributor Service was something of a legacy for Robert Sherman, who felt the call of duty…
Gayle Pille: Talkin’ turkey about a very respectable bird, a true native American, now plentiful in Ky
It’s true. Turkey was probably served at the first Thanksgiving feast in 1621 (along with goose, duck, grouse, eagle, venison…
Newport announces new businesses opening in Historic Business District, Newport Shopping Center
New businesses now open: Newport Shopping Center Cancun Mexican Bar & Grill – Newport Shopping Center – 1781 Monmouth –…
NKU to have official dedication of new Campus Recreation Center Wednesday afternoon
From 84,000 square feet to 169,000. From 7 windows to 677. From a 250,000-gallon pool to 375,000 gallons of aquatic…
Rep. Dennis Keene helps Silver Grove find more TAP grant funding for new ‘huge deal’ sidewalks
Representative Dennis Keene has secured a TAP Grant (Transportation Alternative Program) of Federal funds in the amount of $304,652 for…
State’s homeless veterans can still receive priority help from the Kentucky Housing Corporation
In January, Kentucky counted more than 600 homeless veterans in the state. Despite increased efforts to house these veterans, several…
UK takes innovative step in renaming its development office the ‘Office of Philanthropy’
The University of Kentucky’s administrative fundraising office, formerly known as the Office of Development, will soon become the Office of…
CVG to honor veterans with help of Boy Scouts who place 400 flags at the airport entrance
For the 11th year in a row, local Boy Scouts will help celebrate Veterans Day by placing more than 400…
See KY: Yes we know — In NKy river region, you’ll find big-city pleasures, small-town treasures
See KY as others see us: This story first appeared on the Kentucky Department of Tourism website. By Marty Rosen…
Southern Lights Stroll sets the holiday season in motion at the Kentucky Horse Park
To celebrate the return of the Southern Lights holiday festival, presented by Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky Inc., the Southern Lights…
Children’s Law Center: Raising awareness of youth homelessness — ‘Walk a Mile in their Shoes’
Statistics on youth homelessness are appalling. The U.S. Department of Education estimated that in 2013, 1 in every 30 children…
Our Rich History: When the Army came to Newport — the Newport Barracks and the New West
Part 3 of a series on the Licking River. By Steve Preston What do Meriwether Lewis (of Lewis and Clark…
Buck Ryan: Time for journalists, voters and candidates to wake up ; don’t squander the lessons
A Tale of Two Young Voters: It was the left of times, it was the right of times, depending on…
Kentucky Book Fair will feature more than 200 authors at state’s premier literary event
Renowned essayist, novelist and poet Wendell Berry heads an “all-star lineup” for the 34th annual Kentucky Book Fair. Berry will…