Overdose deaths on the rise again; Campbell, Kenton, Boone among counties with highest rates
Kentucky overdose deaths increased in 2014, according to a report issued today by the Office of Drug Control Policy. What’s…
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Ford Performance uses global integration strategy to improve products for race drivers, consumers
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Within the last year, Ford Racing, the motor sports arm of the Ford Motor…
State’s new ‘Stop HPV’ campaign urges parents to vaccinate their 11-, 12-year-old boys and girls
State officials will launch a statewide “Stop HPV” campaign July 20 to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against…
Noel receives less attention than UK’s better-known All-Star big men, but the rookie stats stack up
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune The NBA is quickly becoming a faster, smaller league, but a handful of former…
Madlot Summer Series — special parking lot performance — features Covington Parks
The third in a series of monthly summer events hosted by Renaissance Covington will take place from 5-8 p.m. Thursday,…
Lincoln Grant Scholar House construction will bring new life to historic school building in Covington
By Jacob Lange NKyTribune intern The historic building that first housed an all-black school, then an integrated elementary and most…
Lewis Donohew: Blunt speaking Sanders emerging as a reasonable alternative for Democrats
When you hear him talk you can begin to understand why Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is drawing such huge…
Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition names first director, Edward Ratterman
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition (Coalition) has named Edward R. Ratterman as its first director. Ratterman will be working…
Paul Long: Wheeler up for the challenge of Badwater 135, a demanding run through Death Valley
The other day, Craig Wheeler was in the sauna at his local gym, with the temperature cranked up to the…
Louisville’s Forecastle Festival, with Sam Smith among headliners, ready for 13th year
By Jonathan Coffman NKyTribune intern Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket and Widespread Panic are among the top acts on board…
Get Unreal — Bluegrass, that is — as NKy attorney and musician Steve Martin interviews the ‘greats’
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune correspondent A survey of the rapidly growing inventory of interviews that Steve Martin has squirreled away…
Governor declares state of emergency to expedite assistance to storm-ravaged counties
Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency to allow local officials immediate access to state resources to assist…
Big Blue Madness: Unofficial tip-off for 2015-16 men’s basketball season set for Oct. 16
Big Blue Madness, the unofficial tip-off to the 2015-16 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, has been set for Oct. 16…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Amidst more stormy weather, be safe and stay away from the water
A series of almost daily storms in recent weeks have dumped heavy rains across Central and Eastern Kentucky, causing many…
Former Norse All-American Capurro returns to alma mater to join men’s soccer staff
Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer head coach John Basalyga announced that former NKU standout Tony Capurro will join the program’s…
Rick Robinson: Earth to KFC, we like our legends the way they are. Your new Colonel Sanders is . . .creepy
The new commercials being aired by KFC are just plain creepy. Former SNL funny-man Darrell Hammond has been hired by…
Dedication ceremony for Meinken All-Star Field draws interesting mix of baseball fans and dignitaries
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The commissioner of Major League Baseball and the majority owner of the Cincinnati Reds…
Our Rich History: Ever hear of Jennie Moore? She was first woman from Covington to get a patent
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Today women professionals are represented in all fields, from small business entrepreneurs and big…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Ordinary wood becomes anything but in Tim Hall’s hands
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Too fat to fight? Generals say too many young adults unfit to serve, blame school junk food
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune A new report from the Department of Defense found that 73 percent of young…
Local eye doctor’s video goes viral — as baby reacts with joy as she puts on glasses for the first time
Ten month old Piper Sinclair reacted with baby glee when she could see clearly for the first time, thanks to…
NKU men’s soccer standout Komolong representing New Guinea in Olympic Qualifier
Northern Kentucky men’s soccer player Alwin Komolong will continue his run with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) U-23 national squad…