Helen Carroll: Time for vacation — or at least time to plan one; and my friends are thinking that way too
“I want the exact opposite of my normally hectic work schedule . . .” When I was little girl and…
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Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees announced; awards luncheon scheduled for April 16
Toyota, the presenting sponsor of the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards, announced the 2015 honorees today. The annual awards…
As strong winter storm threatens state, here are some tips to stay safe, deal with loss of power
Gov. Steve Beshear has issued the following advisory about the winter storm threatening the state: “The National Weather Service is…
Tom Block: ‘Herding cats’ role falls to Sen. McConnell as Congress deals with Obama budget
Former Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, describing his job as leader of the Senate Republicans labeled the task as “herding cats”…
NKy attorney Patrick Hughes unanimously selected chairman of the state Democratic Party
In a unanimous vote, the executive board of Kentucky Democratic Party selected Patrick Hughes as the party’s new Chairman. Hughes…
It’s a friendly ‘Crosstown Splint Off’ for physical occupational therapy students; may best splint win!
Physical and Occupational Therapy students will participate in a fourth annual, friendly “Crosstown Splint Off” Monday evening — a “duel…
Weekender: There’s a life-saving app for that, thanks to Northern Kentucky University; Drew lives to tell
By Brent Donaldson Northern Magazine There were no warnings. No pain. No dizziness. No signs that Drew Basse was about…
Jon Larson: Too angry to keep silent over injustice to veteran James Kidd — and to all citizens
I am so angry that I cannot be silent. On February 8, 2014, the “Courier-Journal” reported that in 2011, Lee…
St. E President John Dubis resigns, effective immediately, due to diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
John S. Dubis, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, announced this morning that he is retiring due to health…
Behringer-Crawford among arts groups recognized as part of ‘Arts Day’ at state Capitol
Behringer-Crawford Museum was among the groups celebrating Kentucky’s rich arts culture during “Arts Day in Kentucky” recently. BCM is among…
Mike Farrell: Fabrication is an unforgivable sin in journalism, which must stand for both trust and truth
Public life has more than its fair share of people who exaggerate, “misremember,” deny and distort the truth. Some of…
House Speaker Stumbo strategizes on ‘Gatewood’s’ medical marijuana bill and drug abuse problem
Looking to ensure Kentucky takes the right steps should it ever choose to legalize medical marijuana, House Speaker Greg Stumbo…
Don Then: Hebron’s Linda Gondosch has a teacher’s flair for making history interesting in her books
I think it is safe to say that without a teacher’s flair, history leans toward the dry and boring. Certainly,…
Allegiant begins new service to Jacksonville, Fl.; now 27 CVG flights weekly to eight destinations
Allegiant Travel Company begins new service from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Jacksonville, FL (JAX). “As one of…
Kynect healthcare coverage deadline is midnight Sunday; face penalty for failure to sign up
The deadline to enroll in healthcare coverage through kynect is just a few days away. Individuals with incomes above 100…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: Can money buy happiness? Here’s a healthy way to look at that question
Simply put: Money is a facilitator of commerce – a social necessity. This ability to trade goods and services is…
Gracie’s early graduation: Community of Bellevue makes mom’s dying wish a reality
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor The undersized auditorium at Bellevue High School was filled to overflowing Tuesday night as more…
Special Olympics rally had special advocates from NKy, including gymnast Danielle Blakeney
NKyTribune Staff Report Among the nearly 100 advocates gathered in the Capitol rotunda yesterday to support Kentucky’s Special Olympics were…
Opiate Summit brings three tri-state organizations to explore comprehensive solutions to big problem
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor A two-day opiate summit that takes place later this month at the Mets Center in…
Mer Grayson says he’ll ‘transition’ to retirement from Central Bank by year’s end; he’s ready to try it again
Mer Grayson, a familiar figure in Northern Kentucky banking for over 50 years, has announced that he plans to step…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra does it again — Valentine’s super party for you and your sweetheart
Special to NKyTribune Flappers and Wise Guys, shades of Prohibition (without the prohibitions), jumps, jives and spins, a “killer” silent…
Children’s advocates rally in state Capitol building to promote ‘Blueprint’ for Kentucky’s most vulnerable
By Rae Hodges NKyTribune Frankfort Reporter Filling up three floors of the state’s Capitol building, an estimated 700 Kentuckians from…