Budget Director Chilton sends letter to legislators on critical budget items that need attention now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are in recess until Feb. 5, but State Budget Director John Chilton sent…
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Rural colleges make big changes to stay afloat; ‘What’s a university without a history major?’
The Rural Blog Many public universities in smaller towns are in crisis mode as enrollment and state funding continue to…
City of Covington awarded $1.37 million grant to target lead-based paint eradication in older homes
The City of Covington has won a $1.374 million grant that will fund a program later this year to protect…
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free income tax preparation in Newport, Florence, Grant county
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Brighton…
Newport edges Beechwood, 53-52, in opening game of 9th Region All “A” Classic boys tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Senior forward Tahj Harding made a free throw with 0.8 seconds left to give…
UK freshman Hagans finally understands role for the Wildcats; Calipari hoping rest of team can learn theirs
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Ashton Hagans finally knows his role. John Calipari wants the rest of his team to…
Scott basketball teams advance to Kentucky Class 2A state tournament after playing in sectional finals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Scott girls basketball team won big and the boys team lost in overtime…
Suspect in November homicide in Covington arrested in Anderson Township Monday morning
NKyTribune staff A suspect in a November homicide in Covington has been arrested in a Cincinnati suburb. Covington police say…
About crime in the U.S: Here are five facts you should know — it really isn’t as bad as you think
By John Gramlich Pew Research Center Donald Trump made fighting crime a central focus of his campaign for president, and…
Underground Railroad marker to be dedicated in Rising Sun, IN for family with Boone County roots
A public dedication ceremony for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating the Barkshire Family and their efforts to help freedom…
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce wins the Gateways for Growth Challenge $25,000 grant
New American Economy (NAE) and Welcoming America have selected the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) to receive a…
Our Rich History: 19th Century death — photography, mementos, black crepe, professional mourners. . .
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune While loss of a loved one is always a tragic event, grieving survivors seemed…
KAGC sponsoring scholarship for future communications or journalism student
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Association for Government Communicators (KAGC) is the home for Kentucky professionals whose primary…
BBB Trends: Before joining a gym, read the contract first — consider options, expense, and be sure
A new year brings New Year’s resolutions, and if 2019 follows the trend of years past, the number one goal…
State Arts Council’s Kentucky Crafted Market set for March 15-17 at Horse Park’s Alltech Arena
The Kentucky Crafted Market, the Kentucky Arts Council’s showcase event featuring the best art and craft in the Commonwealth, will…
World champion swimmer among latest inductees into N.Ky. Sports Hall of Fame on Wednesday
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Emily Brunemann Klueh, a world champion swimmer who graduated from Notre Dame Academy, will…
Holy Cross girls recover from poor shooting first half to win 9th Region All “A” Classic title game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Home court advantage was a non-factor for Holy Cross in the first half of…
Looked ‘ugly’ early, but ‘Cats roll up their sleeves to win against Vandy 56-47 at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It’s a trend Calipari would like to see come to an end sooner rather than…
Houdini, the I-65 goat, has new home at Broadbent Wildlife Sanctuary; he will get rehab for broken leg
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. (KT) – Houdini, perhaps the most famous goat in Kentucky history, has a…
KSO presents ‘Stop the World — I Want to Get Off,’ a musical adventure to whisk audiences across globe
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s 2018-19 Passport to musical adventure continues to whisk audiences across the globe. On January 26 and…
This week in the state Capitol: Leadership sworn in, some bills advance, recess until February 5
The excitement of the opening day of a Kentucky General Assembly session was evident amid the packed crowds, broad smiles,…
PSC schedules combined public meeting in NKY to hear comments on Duke, Water District rate increases
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) will hold a public meeting to provide information and receive public comments on two…