Trouble Behind Bars: Remedies rare for dangerous jail plagued by death, abuse
Second in a series By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Danny Ray Burden fell asleep in mid-sentence as…
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Kentucky by Heart: Breast cancer is ‘common denominator’ in group’s shared journey
Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his father, with the take-off points…
Heroes Against Heroin awards honor Chris McDaniel, Ashel Kreutzkamp, Kimberly Wright, two groups
Three individuals and two organizations will be recognized Friday night as Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarians by Transitions, Inc. The awards…
Ralph Dusing’s long career involves a successful business, community service and an honor from UC
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune reporter A few years after Ralph Dusing obtained a bachelor’s degree in construction project management from…
Powerball gets a do-over — offering better odds of winning a prize and a change to multiply winnings
An updated version of the Kentucky Lottery’s Powerball game is now available. Plays will still cost $2 each but there…
Holmes’ Shaunda Akemon wins statewide poster contest for Public Service Recognition Week
Holmes High School’s Shaunda Akemon won the statewide Public Service Recognition Week poster competition in the 14-18 age group. The…
New director of state’s Legislative Research Commission weighs in on value of agency
By David Byerman Director, Legislative Research Commission Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed this week as “Kentucky Public Service Recognition Week,”…
SmartHealthToday: October is Breast Cancer Month, so here’s how to prepare for your mammogram
By Colleen Weinkam For SmartHealthToday October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it’s time to think about that mammogram. If…
Want to ‘Learn to Love Change?’ Join Kara Williams at the next Women’s Initiative breakfast Oct. 22
Kara Clark Williams, founder of Shoestring Stategies, will present “Learning to Love Change” at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce…
Trouble Behind Bars: Deaths in Kentucky jails go largely unnoticed despite one every 15 days
First in a series By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting HAZARD, Ky.—Larry Trent was just one of the…
Our Rich History: Pope praises monk Thomas Merton whose Kentucky connection led to his burial here
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune This is the second in a series on the connections to Kentucky of…
Fall Festivals not to miss — family friendly and close by for a pleasant and memorable outing
For your fall enjoyment, here are some fall festivals close to home that you and your family may want to…
State’s public defender program gets federal grant to help alleviate case backups due to conflict of interest
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA), Kentucky’s statewide…
Halloween fun awaits you at Life Learning Center on Oct. 30, safe trick or treat, costume contest, movie
Staff Report Life Learning Center in Covington is opening its doors for its first Halloween event in its 230-person meeting…
Boone County schools receive grant for public education program focused on mental health
The Boone County Schools announced that the Boone County Board of Education has been awarded a three-year Project AWARE-Community grant…
Governor’s appointments to boards, commissions includes just two Northern Kentuckians
Gov. Steve Beshear’s most recent appointments to state boards and commissions includes only two Northern Kentuckians: Elizabeth Anne Ruwe as…
Marcus Carey down on the farm — and having a ‘first annual’ end-of-summer family-friendly celebration
Staff Report Marcus Carey is well-known as an attorney, a prolific political commentator, a talk radio host, public speaker and…
As IRONMAN triathletes descend on Louisville next Sunday, state Division of Water assessing safety
With several thousand IRONMAN triathletes expected in Louisville on Sunday, Oct. 11 for the annual IRONMAN Louisville triathlon, the Kentucky…
Keven Moore: If you think the kitchen is the most dangerous room in your house, think again . .
What is the most dangerous room in the house? If you said the bathroom, you’d be right. Just ask rocker…
U.S. Department of Justice files ‘statement of interest’ in case involving children handcuffed at school
The Department of Justice today filed a statement of interest in S.R. & L.G. v. Kenton County, et al, in…
Northern Kentuckian Kevin Canafax of Fidelity named chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Canafax, vice president of Fidelity Investments’ Midwest Region, has been named Chairman of the Board of the Kentucky Chamber…
Covington Latin offers ‘ExploreMore’ enrichment courses focused on creativity, critical thinking
Covington Latin’s ExploreMore program for K-8 students will be offer on three successive Saturday mornings, starting October 31. The ExploreMore!offers…