Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis opts for the NBA Draft, set to ‘open next chapter’ of his playing career
Tyler Ulis is taking his act to the next level. The Kentucky sophomore guard officially declared for the NBA Draft…
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U of L levies additional penalties on men’s baskeball program, including loss of two scholarships
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Continuing to try and stay ahead of the current NCAA investigation into a…
Today is National Walking Day — a good time to start a regular walking regimen to improve your health
SmartHealthToday Team The message of how to improve your health is pretty consistent: Improve your diet and exercise. And when…
NKU to explore possibility of sale of radio station, WNKU-FM, in face of looming state budget cuts
Staff Report NKU President Geoffrey Mearns said in an email distributed campus-wide yesterday that the university will “explore the possibility…
Norse put together hits, but runs harder to come by in doubleheader loss to Morehead State
Nicolette Hayes and Zahrya McFarland each collected three hits for the Northern Kentucky University softball team on Tuesday afternoon as…
Status report on Kenton County’s 5-year-old smoke-free law indicates secondhand smoke still an issue
A report released today by the Tobacco-Free Northern Kentucky coalition and the Northern Kentucky Health Department looks at Kenton County’s…
From Dixie Heights to the international opera stage, Catherine Keen’s journey brings her home again
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter In writing about the hero’s journey, Joseph Campbell stated that an individual sets off on…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Early green up gets wild turkeys in mood for spring passion play
All across Kentucky the wild turkey’s Spring passion play is underway. It’s an early spring for turkeys, encouraged by unseasonably…
Boone County Fiscal Court approves expansion of Creation Museum in Petersburg despite opposition
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court Tuesday approved a change in an approved concept development…
CHNK, Izzy’s team up to raise awareness during National Child Abuse Prevention Month
In recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky (CHNK) is partnering with Izzy’s, home of…
Newport Independent School District gets another 21st Century Learning Centers grant — for $300,000
The Newport Independent School District has been awarded a three-year, $300,000 federal grant to extend popular before, after and summer…
UK freshman Labissiere says he will hire an agent, declare for upcoming NBA Draft
Kentucky men’s basketball freshman forward Skal Labissiere has declared for the 2016 NBA Draft. Labissiere said Tuesday he plans to…
WAVE Foundation grows ‘wheels’ to take Aquarium’s sharks to local schools as part of outreach program
Special to NKyTribune It’s not everyday you see live sharks from the Newport Aquarium being wheeled around an elementary school;…
Keith Taylor: Former UK star Andy Green looks at big picture following loss in managerial debut
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Former Lexington Christian and University of Kentucky baseball standout Andy Green suffered a 15-0…
Gateway’s team presents FLEXspace project, funded by national grant, to White House education officials
The Gateway Community and Technical College staff who developed and are managing the $3.6 million First in the World grant,…
In-person absentee voting in Boone County to begin April 20 at County Clerk’s office in Burlington
Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown has announced that in-person absentee voting will begin on Wednesday, April 20, at 8:30 a.m….
Thomas More women’s basketball team wins second consecutive national championship
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter They did it again! The Thomas More College women’s basketball team won the…
Kentucky by Heart: When it comes to having pun in Kentucky, there’s a lot of low-hanging fruit available
By Steve Flairty NyTribune columnist I have always enjoyed playing with words, and mostly in a fun sort of way….
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year — but KSP is committed to ‘Zero Deaths’ as a goal
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year, according to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and Kentucky State Police…
Northern Kentucky slugger Spurlin gains Horizon League Batter of the Week honors
After going 10-for-20 with eight RBI and three home runs last week, senior catcher Logan Spurlin of the Northern Kentucky…
Former Freedom pitcher Steve Delabar joins Reds organization on a minor league contract
Steve Delabar, who pitched for the Freedom in 2008, has signed a minor-league contract with the Cincinnati Reds. The right-hander…
Time for ‘spring cleaning’ of your financial household as well; Governor declares Financial Literacy Month
With the change in seasons, people often focus on “spring cleaning” around the house. The state Department of Financial Institutions…