Health Issues Poll shows most Kentuckians favor increasing minimum wage to $10.10 an hour
According to information released by Interact for Health and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, nearly 7 in 10 Kentucky…
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Happy Birthday to us — we’re ONE today; thanks to our readers, funders for making all of it possible
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The NKyTribune is celebrating its first birthday today — with all hands on deck doing…
High tech app developed at NKU Center for Applied Informatics helps fight homelessness problem
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Thanks to a talented and caring team at Northern Kentucky University, there is now an…
Covington Mayor Sherry Carran announces plans to seek a second term
Covington Mayor Sherry Carran has announced plans to seek a second term. The Covington mayor’s race requires a primary if…
No winners of Saturday’s Powerball drawing, now at $1.3 BILLION and rising; 4 KY tickets are worth $50k
No winners Saturday — but the Powerball pot is growing in mega-proportions. Saturday’s $900 million set a record and another…
Search begins for next president of Gateway CTC; goal is to have new leader in place by July 1
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The search for the next president of Gateway Community and Technical College is underway…
Covington’s Betsy Nowland-Curry, former executive director of Ky Commission on Women, dies at 63
Betsy Blythe Nowland-Curry, 63, a native of Covington and former executive of the Kentucky Commission on Women, passed away on…
No winners in Powerball drawing Wednesday — rolls over to an estimated $675m on Saturday
The mega POWERBALL jackpot is now up to an estimated $675 million for Saturday and becomes the largest lottery prize…
People in News: Children Inc’s new COO, new Farm Bureau agent, Scarf It UP gets donation
Shannon Starkey-Taylor joins Children Inc. Shannon Starkey-Taylor, MSW/M.Ed, has joined Children, Inc; as chief operating officer to oversee programs across…
Aerial photo shows progress on massive Wayfair distribution center under construction in Erlanger
Paul Hemmer Company (Hemmer) continues to progress midwinter on construction of the huge facility that will become a Wayfair Inc….
Rep. Keene announces $1.5 million in affordable housing grants for Highland Heights, Newport
Rep. Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) announces $1.5 million in affordable housing grants for the cities of Highland Heights and Newport. One…
Rolling road blocks scheduled for Ohio River crossings to replace governor nameplate signs
A State sign contractor will replace the governor name plaques on three overhead interstate panel signs in Northern Kentucky, beginning…
Doyle guides Serene Melody to first stakes victory in $50,000 Wintergreen at Turfway Park Saturday
Serene Melody got a perfect trip under jockey Sophie Doyle to win the 34th running of the $50,000 Wintergreen Stakes…
Year in Review: Highlights include focus on education, health and growth in the urban core
By John Fox Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Second of two parts As 2015 comes to a close, NKY…
Governor appoints N.Ky’s Brett Gaspard as state Executive Director of Boards and Commissions
Governor Matt Bevin announced today the appointment of Brett Gaspard as Executive Director of Boards and Commissions. Gaspard brings more…
Year in Review: Highlights include growth for NKY businesses, communities, education and health
By John Fox Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives First of two parts As 2015 comes to a close, NKY…
Unemployment fell in 92 counties; Woodford is best at 3.2%, Boone and Campbell good at 3.9%
Unemployment rates fell in 92 Kentucky counties between November 2014 and November 2015, rose in 23 counties and remained the…
Thomas More set to add nine new inductees to Athletic Hall of Fame in Feb. 20 ceremony
Thomas More College will induct nine into its Athletic Hall of Fame 2016 class, including St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Garren…
County-level map shows decline of bees in major ag areas; 30% of croplands rely on pollinators
Researchers at the University of Vermont’s Gund Institute for Ecological Economics have created a county-level map showing that bees are…
Bevin issues Executive Orders pertaining to marriage licenses, minimum wage, other campaign issues
Today, Governor Bevin issued five Executive Orders pertaining to marriage licenses, minimum wage, hiring practices within the state government, the…
Erlanger woman charged in Weaver Road traffic deaths in March turns herself in
Staff report Jessica Hood, the 22-year-old Erlanger woman charged with manslaughter and assault in a traffic fatality on Weaver Road…
Best places for singles during one of most family-oriented seasons? You’re living in one of them . ..
With more than half of all adults in the U.S. being single during one of the most family-oriented times of…