The River: The most versatile person on a riverboat crew is the deckhand who has quite a toolkit
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Perhaps, the most versatile, all-around person on a riverboat crew is the deckhand….
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AAA: As we ‘spring forward,’ return to Daylight Saving Time increases driving drowsiness, dangers
One of the most anticipated “signs of spring” arrives this weekend when the clocks “spring forward” (Daylight Saving Time officially…
Somelikeithotbrown takes Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway; Naughty Joker captures Bourbonette
NKyTribune staff and Turfway Park Somelikeithotbrown set a brisk pace and then turned the corner into a 20 mph headwind…
Thomas More continues quest for perfection, national title with 87-72 win over Washington-St. Louis
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter College basketball royalty took the court at the Connor Convocation Center on Saturday night, with…
Bejarano returns for Jeff Ruby Steaks undercard at Turfway Park in Florence today
Jockey Rafael Bejarano set Turfway Park afire when he rode regularly here from 2002 to 2004. He won four straight…
Danielle Corbin: Here are tips for how to choose the best child care center for your child and your family
Choosing the right child care center is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. Research shows that just choosing…
Public invited to free International Festival at Boone County High School on March 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Boone County Schools is hosting its 2nd Annual International Festival, an event celebrating the diverse population and community in the…
Nick Sandmann’s dad asks legislature to support bill protecting minors from social media harm
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to criminalize posting personal identifying information online for purposes of intimidating, abusing, threatening,…
Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown, who brought a customer-service focus to the office, has died
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown has died. Brown was found dead in his home…
‘Lineillism’ creator, late Kentucky painter Jim Hall, honored by state House; exhibits, sales scheduled
By Ryan Johnson Special to NKyTribune Lawmakers in Frankfort gave a standing ovation during their session Wednesday, honoring a late…
Flu activity is widespread in Kentucky, says DPH; 44 flu-related deaths reported; not too late to get a shot
The Department for Public Health (DPH), within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), reports flu activity in Kentucky…
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2019 unemployment rate drops to 4.2 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2019 unemployment rate was 4.2 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Thomas More women improve to 30-0 with 89-74 win over Transy in NCAA Division III Tournament
NKyTribune staff Two long winning streaks collided Friday night when top-ranked Thomas More University met 18th-ranked Transylvania in the women’s…
Campbell County advances to state semifinals after winning low-scoring game against Walton-Verona
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — The only opponent that held the Campbell County boys basketball team…
Commonwealth rests its case in Dooley retrial; Judge Schrand denies motion for a directed verdict
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Commonwealth rested its case in the David Dooley retrial Thursday, but not before…
Secretary of State Grimes recognizes annual essay contest winners during ceremony at Sweet 16 in Lexington
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes recognized four Kentucky high school students for winning her office’s 30th annual essay contest….
LLC, Commonwealth Attorney Rob Sanders partner on diversion, alternative sentencing opportunities
Senator Rand and Kelley Paul made a surprise appearance at Covington’s Life Learning Center (LLC) Thursday as it announced a partnership…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Should you be taking an aspirin a day; other questions about benefits, risks
For many years, healthy adults have been taking an aspirin a day to reduce their risk of heart disease and…
NKY Restoration Weekend coming up, celebrating ‘old’ and helping historic homes remain assets
NKY Restoration Weekend is Saturday at Newport Intermediate School, 95 West 9th Street. It’s a free event on a myriad…
Meyer Tool Inc. to build new facility in Boone County to create 100 jobs in aerospace industry
High-tech manufacturer Meyer Tool Inc. plans to locate a new facility in Boone County, a move that entails a $15.9-million…
Tim Hanner: Supporting the Dialysis PATIENTS Act, an opportunity to improve renal care
Those who meet me may think I am a regular guy and perhaps even in good health for someone my…
Pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new driver’s licenses begins in early April in Franklin, Woodford counties
The pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new, secure driver’s licenses, spearheaded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is scheduled to begin in…