NKU computer science student wins prestigious scholarship to study in Romania
Northern Kentucky University Computer Science student Drake Woods has won a prestigious international scholarship to study in Romania this spring….
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State’s most successful black bear hunt highlighted by harvest of record-setting 500-pounder
Kentucky’s first black bear hunt in modern times was held just six years ago in Harlan, Letcher and Pike counties….
Jamie Vaught: Former Cat Mark Pope bringing his Utah Valley team back to Kentucky to face U of L
Random notes …. Mark Pope is coming to Louisville next week. That’s because the former UK hoops standout is the…
American Pharoah, one of most celebrated racers of all time, settling into quieter life down on the farm
By Liane Crossly Special to NKyTribune Life is different now for American Pharoah. The 3-year-old colt, who closed his career…
Newport’s Wertheim receives Order of Merit award from German government for sister cities efforts
Sal Wertheim, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Newport, has been honored by the German government for his long-term…
Norse convert at 58 percent clip, set new single game scoring mark in victory over IU-Kokomo
Six players scored in double figures for the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team as the Norse again rewrote their…
Mubea set to graduate first apprentices; $2 million program designed to help ensure quality workforce
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A group of nine students will be recognized as the first Northern Kentucky graduates…
Bill Straub: Shameless McConnell claiming credit for putting Congress back to work a strange notion
WASHINGTON – A lot has been written over the years, both good and bad, about Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell….
“Passing of the Gavel” ceremony marks change in leadership at Florence Rotary Club
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The ceremonial “Passing of the Gavel” signaled the transfer of the presidency at Monday’s…
Star War fans at Newport’s Nexigen buy out theater so employees, students, can see new movie
Nexigen, a Newport technology company, has reserved an entire 300-seat theater at AMC at Newport on the Levee for a…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Appalachia’s maturing forests create poor quality habitat for ruffed grouse
Wildlife responds to the presence of quality habitat. Examples are all around us. Populations of temperature nesting (resident) Canada geese…
Thomas More College announces Institute for Religious Liberty, inaugural program in February
Thomas More College has announced the formation of the Institute for Religious Liberty. The Institute’s mission is advancing the American…
Billups pours in 16 points, but Michigan pulls away in second half to top Northern Kentucky
After a strong first half, the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team struggled to connect from the floor in the…
Kentucky State Police ‘Cram the Cruiser’ drive provides tons of food for needy families
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer announced Tuesday that the sixth annual ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive netted 123 tons…
Speedway Children’s Charities distributes $2.9 m to charities in 2015, Kentucky Speedway does its part
Speedway Children’s Charities officials have announced that the nonprofit will distribute nearly $2.9 million in grants to more than 390…
Holy Cross posts third straight upset with 68-61 win over Scott in boys’ basketball
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Holy Cross boys’ basketball team made 11 shots from behind the 3-point line…
Marcus Carey: What I learned from Tarzan movies and what it means to war-drumming politics
As a boy I watched those old Tarzan movies in which jungle drums thumping away in the distance always foretold…
Bevin names Beattyville native Dunahoo to lead Department for Local Government
Governor Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Sandra Dunahoo as Commissioner of the Department for Local Government. “I am…
Northern Kentucky women continue homestand with meeting against first-time opponent IU-Kokomo
After a strong offensive showing on Friday, the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team returns to the floor on Wednesday…
Boone County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding driver involved in hit-skip on North Bend Road
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident with a pedestrian on Nov….
Keith Taylor: Calipari, Cats have faith in Labissiere, not worried about recent lack of production
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari hasn’t lost faith in Skal Labissiere. “I love Skal,” the Kentucky coach…
Rep. Mike Denham announces he will not seek another term for 70th House District seat
State Rep. Mike Denham of Maysville announced this morning that he would not seek another term representing the 70th House…