As heroin problem spreads, focus is on treatment, community efforts; Needle exchanges? Not so much
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Heroin is a growing concern for many Kentucky communities, with much of the discussion…
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Zayat says American Pharoah deserves shot at Breeders’ Cup, may train at Churchill Downs
With the belief that American Pharoah “deserves the chance to be in the sport’s premier year-end event,” his owner and…
Education commissioner finalists – Koch and Pruitt – have some Kentucky ties; both started in classroom
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune While neither of the two remaining candidates to become the state’s sixth commissioner of…
Billy Reed: Predictions include bowls for UK, Cards, but Toppers might be most interesting to watch
I must begin my 2015 college football predictions with the safest bet of all: My alma mater will go unbeaten,…
Beshear: Bunning’s decision in Kim Davis case ‘speaks for itself’; future is between her and courts
Gov. Steve Beshear released the following statement after U.S. District Judge David Bunning ordered Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis held…
Freedom capture sixth straight series, hit the road holding edge for final playoff spot
The Florence Freedom (48-45) defeated the Windy City ThunderBolts (40-53) 3-1 Thursday night behind yet another outstanding performance by pitcher…
‘The Prince of Jockeys’ exhibit at the Lyric Theatre celebrates life, career of Isaac Murphy
To coincide with the Breeders’ Cup Oct. 30-21 in Lexington, as well as its own five-year anniversary celebration, the Lyric…
Northern Kentucky breweries contribute to region’s growing craft beer business
By Caitlin Koenig Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives The craft beer business is booming across Greater Cincinnati, with about…
Fans also feel the heat at Florence Freedom celebrity Roast of Pete Rose, the ‘Hustler,’ Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Pete Rose wasn’t the only person getting roasted at UC Health Stadium Thursday night….
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse women put four-game streak on the line; men’s soccer on the road
Northern Kentucky University’s women’s soccer team looks to extend its four-game win streak on Friday, Sept. 4 when it plays…
Keith Taylor: Stoops wants Kentucky to make lasting impression in ‘new’ Commonwealth Stadium debut
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune When Mark Stoops arrived more than three years ago, he was more interested in…
Prep Sports Notebook: NewCath basketball player accepts college scholarship offer
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ben Weyer, one of the leading scorers and rebounders in 9th Region boys’ basketball…
Judge David Bunning sends Clerk Kim Davis directly to jail for contempt; no fine, to avoid fund-raising
A federal judge today ordered an elected Kentucky county clerk held for contempt of court after she refused to obey…
Freedom named 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by general managers
Florence has been named the 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by a vote of the league’s General Managers….
Locally owned Heritage Bank celebrating its 25th anniversary today, and you’re invited
Twenty-five years ago, in September of 1990, Reds baseball players Ken Griffey and his son Ken Jr. became the first…
Bill Straub: No one is asking Rowan County’s Kim Davis to violate her conscience, just to do her job
Only in Kentucky. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis doesn’t much like the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges,…
Windy City blows past Freedom, slows Florence drive to the playoffs
Florence (47-45) fell to the Windy City ThunderBolts (40-52) by a score of 9-2 on Wednesday and with the loss…
SmartHealthToday: Sixth Kentucky Dragon Boat Festival at A.J. Jolly Park promotes breast health
By Colleen Weinkam From SmartHealthToday On Saturday, Sept. 12, hundreds of people from around the region will participate in a…
Boone County’s Success By 6, Amy Bremer aim to see all kids ready for kindergarten, learning
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Amy Bremer, manager of Boone County’s Success By 6 program, believes that a child’s preparation…
Q&A with CVG’s Candace McGraw about taking on leadership of Skyward, NKy’s plan for future
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Candace McGraw is arguably the most high-profile woman executive in the region. As chief executive…
NKU president sends message to university community about ‘jammed gun’ incident on campus
Staff Report Last Thursday, Northern Kentucky University issued a press release regarding an incident involving a student with a firearm…
‘Finish the Field’ campaign aims to raise final $200k for Holmes multi-purpose outdoor activity field
The Tom Ellis Athletic Memorial (TEAM) Foundation is now reaching out to alumni to raise the final $200,000 needed to…