21st Century Grant brings fun, learning to Goodridge Elementary students before and after school
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor One recent Monday, more than 30 students from Boone County’s Goodridge Elementary School were happily…
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To Catch an Arsonist: Bloodhounds will be on the trail again during Kentucky’s fall wildfire season
The Kentucky Division of Forestry is using noses and paws to catch arsonists during the fall wildfire season, which starts…
Keeneland kicks off historic month of racing Friday with running of $400,000 Darley Alcibiades
Keeneland will be the center of the Thoroughbred racing world this fall as the historic track embarks upon an unprecedented…
Fifteenth-ranked Thomas More men battle DePauw to tie behind late Hensley goal
The 15th-ranked Thomas More College men’s soccer team played DePauw University to a 2-2 tie Tuesday in a non-conference match…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Cooler temperatures of autumn often produce excellent crappie catches
Mention crappie in conversation and there’s always the assumption that the discussion will be about spring fishing. That’s because the…
Northern Kentucky judges-executive talk about regionalism, economic prosperity and the Brent Spence Bridge at NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Eggs ‘N Issues event Tuesday featured the region’s judges-executive who spoke…
Governor, First Lady, a banker and philanthropist to receive Commonwealth Awards at KPI Summit today
Four distinguished Kentuckians who have had extraordinary impact on quality of life through philanthropic advocacy and investment will be honored…
Marketbasket survey shows lower retail prices for food, thanks mostly to lower energy prices
Lower retail prices for several foods, including whole milk, cheddar cheese, bacon and apples resulted in a slight decrease in…
Ron Daley: Ready … or not? If we’re prepared, broadband can transform Appalachian Kentucky
Is your community ready for the great opportunities to grow the economy and improve the quality of life as broadband…
Kentucky by Heart: Inspired to write and honor everyday people by David and Lalie Dick
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I often present the word “inspire” to elementary school students I teach. I’ll usually start…
Kentucky star running back Boom Williams expected to rejoin Wildcats after dealing with personal issues
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky could be without one of its top running backs when the Wildcats take…
Portz fires five-under 66 to key Norse to fourth place showing in NKU Fall Classic
A five-under par 66 from Clayton Portz led the Northern Kentucky men’s golf team to the only red team score…
World’s largest bourbon bar is now — guess where? — Newport; at Newberry’s Prohibition Bourbon bar
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor Quick – where is the world’s largest bourbon bar? If you said, right here in Kentucky…
Sports Notes: Impressive win over No. 25 Tigers not enough to break Wildcats into rankings
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky’s encouraging win over No. 25 Missouri Saturday was the first for the Wildcats…
Northern Kentucky men finally get home match, face Belmont Wednesday; women fall to Robert Morris
After an eight-game road swing to start the 2015 season, the Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team (4-3-1, 1-0-1 Horizon…
Visit to Philly for Papal Mass, frustrating, exhausting, emotional and uplifting for Boone County family
Adam and Annette Howard of Union, and two of their five children attended Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in Philadelphia…
Over-prescription of pain killers is solvable, but solutions aren’t ‘sexy,’ chronic pain is rampant
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward The director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, Dr. Nora Volkow, told a…
Ten Northern Kentuckians among those honored as heroes, inducted into state Veterans’ Hall of Fame
Ten Northern Kentuckians were among 25 new heroes honored by the Kentucky Veterans’ Hall of Fame in ceremonies at the…
Ag Commissioner Comer says Kentucky will be the epicenter of industrial hemp production
Industrial hemp will cover tens of thousands of acres and generate thousands of jobs in Kentucky in the near future,…
Young Ryle boys’ golf team earns trip to state tournament by winning Region 7 championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When the Ryle Raiders finished third overall in the Northern Kentucky Athletic Conference boys’…
‘Deeper, better’ Kentucky football team turning the corner, winning close encounters in first four games
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Close games haven’t always been in Kentucky’s favor. Things have taken a turn this…
Project Graduate Week is underway in Kentucky, encourages adult learners to finish college degrees
Help is on the way for adults interested in finishing associate or bachelor’s degrees. All public campuses will waive application…