Boone County is nation’s first library to offer interactive Robot Zoo — and it’s free and fun too!
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune contributor Remember when the web was emerging as the infinite source of research and reading, and…
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SmartHealthToday: Real ‘bullying’ is habitual and damaging — parents need to get to the heart of it
By Colleen Weinkam SmartHealthToday We’ve all seen the headlines. It seems as if bullying in America’s schools has become an…
Tri-Ed seeking to fill full-time ‘economic development specialist’ position
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED, a regional economic development entity enjoying its 27th year, is seeking a confident, enthusiastic, consummate professional for…
Governor Beshear’s appointments to boards and commissions include one from Northern Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: To the Greenup County Covered Wooden Bridge…
Chief Justice Minton reports on seminal year for court system in State of Judiciary Address
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. gave the legislature an update on the “events, accomplishment and turning points that have…
Arts Council says ‘give gift made in Kentucky,’ starts campaign featuring work by state artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, launches the 2015 Give a Gift Made in Kentuckycampaign…
Love Must Win brings ‘Safe Haven’ to Boone County Library on Nov. 13th — a judgment-free zone
Love Must Win, Inc. will present its November Safe Haven Event to the Boone County Public Library at 1786 Burlington…
Village Players offer annual children’s show and tradition with family-friendly ‘My Friend the Fox’
Village Players of Fort Thomas presents its annual children’s show, My Friend the Fox by William Glennon, Nov. 13–22. Performances…
Barnhart’s goals pay off: NCAA report shows UK student-athletes tie school’s graduation rate records
By Tony Neely Special to NKyTribune University of Kentucky student-athletes tied the school’s records for graduation rate in the annual…
Big culprit in obesity for kids — potato chips; others are French fries, fried chicken and fish . . .
From the Institute for Rural Journalism Potato chips are the main culprit in the obesity epidemic facing the world’s youth,…
NKU’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship receives award for across-campus innovation
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) is among the best in the world at bringing together aspiring…
Recreational use advisory is now lifted for Markland, Meldahl and Greenup pools of the Ohio
The Kentucky Division of Water (DOW) and the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) are removing the recreational use advisory…
Commentary: Quit smoking now — it really is a dangerous addiction; help is here with incentives
By Lynne M. Saddler Special to NKyTribune Smoking cigarettes is a dangerous addiction. Not surprisingly, people who smoke realize this,…
Horse industry will push for tax reform, including equine tax equity, as top legislative priority
Supporters of Kentucky’s $4 billion horse industry will hoof it to Frankfort next legislative session intent on getting an equine…
Don Then: Kathleen Driskell offers book of poetry, Next Door to the Dead, that is anything but common
Death swirls around us every day of our lives. Sometimes, we face it personally; at others, from a distance. Sadly,…
Governor-elect Matt Bevin names his transition team; it includes three Northern Kentuckians
Governor-elect Matt Bevin announced his transition team, which includes three Northern Kentuckians. Joining the transition team from Northern Kentucky are…
NKU hosting legislative committee, State of Judiciary Address, and discussion of criminal law reform
Members of the Kentucky General Assembly will visit Northern Kentucky University on Friday, for a legislative committee meeting to hear…
Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park opens holiday show on Nov. 14 — and adds some new twists
The Krohn Conservatory (in Eden Park) will open the 2015 Holiday Show The Poinsettia Express on Saturday, November 14. It…
Jefferson County judge allows lawsuit to advance against Erlanger-based mobile home company
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A Jefferson County judge last week refused to throw out a lawsuit…
SmartHealthToday: You need a good night’s sleep; if you aren’t getting it, here are some tips
By Mike Rutledge SmartHealthToday Sleep – and lack of it – can make a big difference in your work life,…
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Lab holding open house for you and scientists from around the state
Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory, Inc. will open up its research doors on Saturday, November 14, from noon to 3…
Jesus Christ Movie Star by Edward McNulty to launch with workshop on major films depiction of Jesus
Local author/film critic Dr. Edward McNulty launches his 14th book Jesus Christ Movie Star at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, November…