Black lung disease is still killing coal miners, and the coal industry doesn’t want to acknowledge it
By Elyssa East Special to NKyTribune Dr. James Brandon Crum was alarmed. For months, unemployed coal miners had been coming…
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Kentucky by Heart: And, to the letter, sharing big plans and good wishes for this brand new year
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune I have big plans for 2019, and probably not surprisingly for you, the readers,…
Citrus Bowl Preview: Penn State not surprised by UK Wildcats’ recent success; game Tuesday at 1 p.m.
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today ORLANDO — James Franklin remembers when Mark Stoops took over at Kentucky more than six…
The River: As the New Year approaches, it’s time for remembrances of the year past — and the stories told
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham is stepping down on Feb. 1 after 12 years of service
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham announced this week that he will step down from…
Mubea graduates fourth class of apprentices ready for a career in advanced manufacturing
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A fourth group of students is on their way to careers in advanced manufacturing…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Cat lover-gardener is a tough love mix; but (for now) Henry Clay can’t do zippers
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune I have always been a cat lover. From the first time that someone dumped off…
NKY Chamber: Looking to 2019, advocacy includes workforce, taxes, economic development and more
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter The special legislative session called by Governor Matt Bevin to address the state’s pension issue…
Pregnant and fighting drugs, addiction, she found redemption and new life starting with judge’s gavel
By Carolina Weatherford Kentucky Today WHITESBURG, Ky. (KT) – The sound of a gavel banging, and the dramatic clang of…
Coping with holiday stress: here are some tips to help you get through it all in good health
By Dr. Bomi Joseph Special to NKyTribune Coping with Holiday Stress When our body faces an external threat, it’s “fight…
The River: Whistles have a special place on boats and there are so many stories to tell about them . . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kentucky tops Tar Heels for first signature victory of the season in CBS Sports Classic in Chicago, 80-72
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky got its first signature win of the season Saturday at the United Center in…
Horizon Community Funds creates St. Elizabeth Fund for contributions to new cancer center in Edgewood
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky now manages a designated fund in partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare to support the…
Transportation officials revisit proposal for outer loop around Northern Kentucky — to seek public input
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A proposal for an outer loop around Northern Kentucky, which was first floated in the…
Open Letter to NKyTribune Readers from the Trib Team
The NKyTribune has less than two weeks to meet the maximum match offered by NEWSMATCH, distinguished group of national journalism…
AAA: Cheapest December national gas price average in two years — welcome news for holiday travelers
LEXINGTON, Ky. – At $2.37, the national gas price average continues to drive toward the cheapest pump prices seen during…
NKY Health Innovation Initiative gets $731k i6 Challenge grant from U.S. Department of Commerce
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation’s Entrepreneurship Council (NKYEC), in partnership with the Northern Kentucky University’s Institute of Health…
Santa definitely stops here: Covington’s Stoney’s Village Toy Shoppe inspires a world of imagination
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Bright, colorful and cheerful. Those are the first three words that come to mind when…
Renowned sculptor Tom Tsuchiya’s work on display in Florence — life-size statues of first responders
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Cincinnati native Tom Tsuchiya is renowned for his sculptures, and local sports fans are very…
Smack talk at Covington City Hall fuels employee food drive that nets 1,214 lbs. for Be Concerned
It was a week of trash talking and showboating at City Hall, but in the end all the “competition” was…
The River: Cold? Not until your mustache freezes with a ‘ping’ while working on a riverboat
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing…
“Broken Promise’ report shows states spend too little of settlement money on smoking prevention
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and others have issued a 20th annual report, Broken Promises to our Children, which details…