State’s unemployment rate drops once again; 5.1 percent in March lowest rate in 13 years
Kentucky’s unemployment rate continues to drop. The seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2015 unemployment rate dipped to 5.1 percent, the lowest…
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Bill Straub: Barr seems to have found his calling protecting nation’s put-upon bankers
WASHINGTON – Rep. Andy Barr apparently has found his calling. Father Damien served the lepers in Hawaii, Clara Barton tended…
Gateway, FAME join forces to assure pipeline of qualified empoyees in advanced manufacturing
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Gateway Community and Technical College and Northern Kentucky FAME have joined together to implement a…
Following final spring practice, Stoops sees signs Cats are developing into a winning team
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune In a sport that’s built off bone-crushing tackles and brute strength, going “through the…
Northern Kentucky gets complete game effort from Miller, knocks off Maryville in non-conference match
Tyler Miller (1-0) struck out four batters and allowed just one run on four hits in a complete-game effort to…
Gateway, Covington form partnership to move transportation programs to old Robke dealership site
Gateway Community and Technical College and the City of Covington announced today the intent to form a unique partnership that…
Best Places to Work rankings celebrate Kentucky companies, includes Balluff, Fischer Homes
Edward Jones, Your Community Bank and River Road Asset Management have been ranked the 2015 Best Places to Work in…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: With the arrival of wild turkey season, it’s time to get organized
In three days the wait will be over. Kentucky’s 2015 spring wild turkey season opens on Saturday, April 18. Now…
Mike Farrell: 150 years later, Lincoln’s life, death still cast a long shadow on nation’s history
It was a lovely spring day – Good Friday – and Washington, D.C., was “delirious with joy,” in the words…
Fuzz Ball benefits Paws and Claws — help match more rescued dogs, cats with good, ‘furever’ homes
Paws and Claws Animal Rescue in Hebron is dedicated to rescuing as many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens as possible…
Sports Notes: Decision to leave early means seven Wildcats still not finished chasing records
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky dealt with pressure all season long, pressure to be the best, pressure to…
Tri-ED recognizes 23 ‘Thoroughbred’ companies which expanded or located in NKy region in 2014
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) recognized 23 companies at its annual Northern…
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman’s first 90 days on the job full of challenges, changes and learning
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent The first 90 days of anyone’s new position can be tricky. But Mayor Jude Hehman…
UK spring football update comes with a quarterback position still unsettled
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Kentucky football is much like being a fan of the Chicago Cubs: “This is…
Florence Square on Mall Road on track to add two new restaurants, major retailer later this year
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Florence Square on Mall Road will add two trendy restaurants and a major retailer later…
Carnegie announces new theatre series season chock full of hits offering something for everyone
The Carnegie starts a new season with new Theatre Director Maggie Perrino and a schedule of great shows and phenomenal…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Heavy rains make smaller streams best option for smallmouth bass
By Lee McClellan Special to KyForward (This is the sixth installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of fishing articles….
NKYEC’s ‘Against All Odds’ awards go to amazing high school students who overcome barriers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor When the Northern Kentucky Education Council celebrates successes in education across the region at its…
Lovely Maria, I’m a Chatterbox poised to provide Jones with third Kentucky Oaks win
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune In his early days of training racehorses in Western Kentucky, Larry Jones said he…
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse baseball, softball welcome Kennesaw State for home weekend series
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team welcomes Kennesaw State to the Bill Aker Baseball Complex for a three-game Atlantic Sun…
McConnell, drug czar Botticelli speak about heroin battle — and its human, economic impact
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Michael Botticelli, the nation’s drug czar, spoke Thursday of…
Seven Wildcats seek to realize their childhood dreams by moving on to NBA
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Plenty of memories about driveways crowded the Joe Craft Center men’s practice court on…