Nominations open until Feb. 18 for Governor’s Service Awards; honor volunteers, service
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Weekender: Pension expert Chris Tobe lauds Ft. Wright for standing up to Frankfort on pension mess
By Chris Tobe Special to NKyTribune There has been a lot of tough talk out of government officials and candidates…
Artists and merchants creating a revitalized Main Street for Florence, aim for ‘destination’ status
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor In many communities, Main Street is aptly named because it is a city center and…
Bourbon Barrel of Compromise bus dressed up, ready to roll, on a mission of peace to D.C.
Staff Report The Bourbon Bus of Compromise is all dressed up and ready for its debut — and a rendezvous…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: How ‘good’ is your doctor? Here are some essential traits to look for
Being a patient is never something that anyone (not even doctors) likes to experience. The word patient is derived from…
These Good Samaritans, Florence police officers, come to rescue of family stranded on Interstate
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Elizabeth Stewart thought Florence would just be another city she passed through on her way…
Brockhoff appointed to fill vacancy on Covington school board until an election in November
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday has appointed Wallace Woods resident April Frese Brockhoff to…
More than 700 attend the Chamber’s Women’s Initiative sixth annual breakfast
Staff Report A capacity crowd — more than 700 people — filled the Northern Kentucky Convention Center conference room for…
Two governors aim to trim costs on Brent Spence Bridge but say it can’t be built without tolls
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Ohio Gov. John Kasich unveiled Wednesday what they call…
Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown arranging Valentine’s Day weddings for 20 lucky couples
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor Just think of Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown as a hopeless romantic. He’s all set…
NKU to celebrate Emily Dickinson’s artwork during three-day festival on Valentine’s Day
Northern Kentucky University will celebrate Emily Dickinson and the artwork her poetry has inspired with a three-day festival on Valentine’s…
Urban Farmer: Seed catalogues have arrived in force, now the fun — and ordering — begins! Hurry Spring!
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune’s Intrepid Urban Farmer Right around Christmas, when I was up to my eyeballs and possibly drowning…
Covington Police Chief Jones says heroin not just an enforcement issue, and victim’s mom agrees
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter The police chief of Northern Kentucky’s largest city believes more education and more effective residential…
Helen Carroll: Business benefits from schools connection; NaviGo, coaching model examples
It’s about business engagement . . . but it’s also about business benefit. “That sweet, six year old comes running…
Burlington woman donates kidney to near stranger, so friend would not know pain of losing her father
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Samantha Denton of Burlington barely knew Doug Ransdell, but that didn’t stop her from making…
Rick Robinson: Wendell Ford, statesman whose word was bond, ‘greatest Jaycee of all’
When my wife Linda and I first started dating, it is safe to say she was apolitical. Opposites attract, I…
Letter to the Editor: Emily Shelton says Thomas Massie made right choice in saying no to status quo
Politicians do plenty of things to raise the ire of their constituents. It’s both rare and refreshing to see a…
Carrie Cox: Battling Babe launches PTSD magazine, still angry that soldiers don’t get help they need
Many of you will remember Ashley Lambert-Wise as the bare backed beauty whose photo went viral after she scrawled the…
BOURBON TRUMPS TEA! Clay Center sending ‘peace’ bourbon to D.C. for ‘Bourbon Summit’
By Judy Clabes Editor and Publisher A proper Bourbon Summit requires a collaborative meeting of two powerful Washington political leaders…
Ky lottery sales ahead of last year but below budget hopes, scratch-off sales are strong
Following a trend set early in the fiscal year, Kentucky Lottery sales are ahead of last year’s pace – but…
Wendell Ford to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda Sunday; funeral, interment in Owensboro Tuesday
Retired Senator and former Governor Wendell Ford will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on Sunday, followed…