Former Boone Judge-Executive Bruce Ferguson dies at 86; was historian and conservationist
Former Boone County Judge-executive Bruce Ferguson has died at age 86. Ferguson, who served as judge-executive from 1964 until 1982…
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Bob Stewart: Kentucky is blessed with thriving and vibrant tourism industry
The first week of May is “National Travel and Tourism Week” and will be observed this year from May 2-10….
Thomas More opens NCAA Softball Championship play Friday at DePauw
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III Softball Committee has announced the field for the Division III Championship and…
Kentucky tourism’s economic impact tops $13 billion for first time, new report shows
The economic impact of tourism in Kentucky amounted to nearly $13.1 billion in 2014 – a 4.4 percent increase from…
Rick Robinson’s newest political thriller, his ninth book, is a top seller at Amazon in its first weekend
Northern Kentucky writer Rick Robinson released his latest novel – The Advance Man – over the weekend where it was…
Most women are unaware of female-specific stroke symptoms and risks, according to nationwide survey
Most women are unaware of the symptoms and risks of stroke for females, according to a national survey by the…
Mike Farrell wins ‘Triple Crown’ of advising awards at collegiate, state and national levels
NKyTribune co-founder Mike Farrell has been awarded both the Kentucky award for Region Three Outstanding Advising Award in a Faculty…
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse baseball drop thriller to Jacksonville; softball concludes year with rout
David Head recorded two doubles and scored twice as the Northern Kentucky University baseball team dropped a 6-5 thriller to…
Chief cheerleader, CVB’s Eric Summe, says ‘Meet NKY’ and love it — because ‘we take care of people’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Eric Summe is a Northern Kentucky native who took a circuitous route to wind…
Billy Reed: Could American Pharoah’s clean Kentucky Derby trip portend a Triple Crown run?
LOUISVILLE — In the 141 runnings of the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs never has been as crowded as it was…
Baffert’s favorite American Pharoah wins stretch duel to capture Kentucky Derby
Zayat Stables’ homebred American Pharoah, ridden by now three-time Derby winner Victor Espinoza and trained by now four-time Derby winner…
Salzer’s three-hitter keys Saints to PAC tourney win, NCAA Championship appearance
The second-seeded Thomas More College softball team won its fifth Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) Championship Saturday, defeating top-seeded Bethany College…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Redear spawn is here so get on the water to catch a tasty feast
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward (This is the seventh installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of fishing articles….
Brent Cooper: Programs such as Kids Voting USA important in encouraging civic engagement
Like other parents in the area, whenever my wife and I vote, we usually bring our kids along for the…
May is American Stroke Month; do you know the common signs of stroke?
If you’re like most Americans, you don’t know the signs of stroke. Only 8 percent of those recently surveyed in…
NKU hosting regional showing of documentary, Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women
Kentucky women and their achievements will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 6, when the public is invited to a free…
Frammento added to Kentucky Derby Field after scratch; American Pharoah, Dortmund still favorites
Churchill Downs stewards were notified late Thursday that Stonestreet Stables, Mrs. John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith’s Stanford would…
Kentucky linebacker Dupree goes in first round to Steelers; Cards’ Parker picked by Dolphins
Kentucky linebacker/defensive end Alvin “Bud” Dupree was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 22nd overall selection of the 2015…
Riding into Learning: Bicycle clubs show middle schoolers that STEM concepts have real-world uses
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Seventh-grader Jayshaun Washington thinks he hates math. But Doug Dicken, a financial manager…
Ethics Reporter: Advertising spurs 11 percent increase in spending during 30-day session
Special to NKyTribune Lobbyists and their employers reported spending about 11 percent more in the recently completed 2015 General Assembly…
Covington Police Chief Spike Jones to retire; Assistant Chief Byran Carter is likely successor
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune correspondent Michael “Spike” Jones is stepping down as police chief of his hometown Covington after almost…
NKU set to graduate one of largest classes in its history and to award three honorary degrees
Northern Kentucky University will present its 43rd Commencement in three separate ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, for one of its…