Art Lander’s Outdoors: Much-maligned opossum actually one of Kentucky’s most interesting creatures
It’s easy to understand why opossums are held in such low regard. This slow-moving mammal with dingy fur has a…
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Urban Farmer: Garden may be sleeping . . .but it’s up to something, and so is any gardener these days
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune To all appearances, the garden is asleep. It’s been tilled. The straw and newspaper…
Spotlight on Women: Laura Menge has embraced the community, loves growing the NKY Fund of GCF
Staff Report Laura Menge joined The Greater Cincinnati Foundation three years ago, bringing her impressive experience in philanthropy to put…
Demand for locally produced food likely to grow to as much as $24 million by 2020; demand exceeds supply
By Carol Lea Spence Special to KyForward People involved in a wide variety of food venues in Lexington are enthusiastic…
Grant County is all wet; voters approve full alcohol sales in ‘moist’ county
Staff report Grant County voters approved a measure to allow full alcohol sales in the county in a special election…
Christmas tree pickup and drop-off times announced for Boone County and the City of Florence
Boone County Public Works and the City of Florence Public Services have announced the following pickup and collection time for…
Pitino looking forward to challenging Wildcats in Rupp Arena with a ‘gladiator mentality’
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — As previously noted, Rick Pitino hasn’t been available for his usual number…
Bevin issues Executive Orders pertaining to marriage licenses, minimum wage, other campaign issues
Today, Governor Bevin issued five Executive Orders pertaining to marriage licenses, minimum wage, hiring practices within the state government, the…
Music City Bowl could be final appearance for four Cardinals who are checking their NFL options
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville’s football team was a young group this year…
State Fish and Wildlife Department taking steps to prevent spread of deer disease to Kentucky
Although a disease fatal to deer and elk now exists in 23 states, including Ohio, but Kentucky is currently not…
Erlanger woman charged in Weaver Road traffic deaths in March turns herself in
Staff report Jessica Hood, the 22-year-old Erlanger woman charged with manslaughter and assault in a traffic fatality on Weaver Road…
UpTech receives $100,000 operational grant from Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development
UpTech, Greater Cincinnati’s accelerator for informatics-driven startups, announced today that the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development has approved an operational…
Best places for singles during one of most family-oriented seasons? You’re living in one of them . ..
With more than half of all adults in the U.S. being single during one of the most family-oriented times of…
Whooping cough cases on the rise in NKY, 31 so far; health department urges vaccination, vigilance
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reports of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. A majority of the recent…
Mike Denham: No matter how you count them, the numbers say it was a good year for Kentucky
Around this time of year, we often find ourselves counting, whether it is the number of days left in the…
Campbell County needs late scoring surge to defeat Highlands, 32-25, in girls basketball
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Neither team got much done on offense during the first three quarters, but Campbell…
Fall forest fire hazard season ends in Kentucky; residents urged to use caution when burning
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet has announced that the fall forest fire hazard season has officially ended and with…
Kentucky by Heart: Tim Farmer, state’s ‘premiere outdoorsman,’ a testimony to overcoming adversity
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Restored, he returns with a rush, our wood-wise son. With him comes The vital fragrance…
Cov200 time capsule: Still time to get your photos in album to become part of Covington history
Get your photos in for inclusion in the COV200 Time Capsule by Friday, January 15. Become part of Covington history!…
Presidents’ Athletic Conference selects Thomas More’s Moss Women’s Player of the Week
Thomas More College senior guard/forward Sydney Moss (St. Albans, W.Va./Boone County) has been named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Women’s…
CovCath’s Max Bishop draws strength from school’s support as he recovers from bone marrow transplant
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Junior guard Max Bishop will not be taking the court for the Covington Catholic…
Our Rich History: Christmas, poverty and homelessness, blemishes from past still in present
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune If you’re like me, as the Christmas season approaches each year, my…