Heads up: Change the clocks (fall back) and change the batteries this weekend — at 2 a.m. Nov. 1
Change the clocks, change the batteries. That’s the message from Kentucky State Fire Marshal William Swope. This weekend, at 2…
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Halloween presents an opportunity to say bats are terribly misunderstood — here’s why
Bats appear frequently in so many Halloween decorations because many people view them as spooky or scary. That’s a shame,…
Increased funding for 9-1-1 call centers among top legislative priorities for Kentucky’s cities, panel told
Kentucky’s cities have placed increased 9-1-1 call center funding at the top of their state legislative wish list for the…
A Thoroughbred’s tale: Lexington-based Runhappy is another Breeders’ Cup feel-good story.
By Liane Crossley KyForward correspondent Thoroughbred racing is full of stories that seem more like fiction than fact. The latest…
Sedmak joins Northern Kentucky Chamber as vice president of public affairs and communications
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has hired Scott Sedmak as its vice president of public affairs and communications. Sedmak,…
Bob Elliston transitions from leading Turfway Park to a prominent role on horse racing’s biggest stage
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentuckians headed to Lexington for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships this weekend may…
Kenny ‘Sky’ Walker to be guest speaker at Kenton Rotary Club Nov. 5, reservations required
Former NBA and University of Kentucky star athlete, Kenny Sky Walker, will be the guest speaker at the Rotary Club…
James A. Ramage Civil War Museum, Fort Wright to hold special ceremony for Veteran’s Day Nov. 8
The James A. Ramage Civil War Museum and the City of Fort Wright will hold a special Veteran’s Day tribute…
NKADD provides details regarding transportation for seniors served by SSNK; UW puts hold on funding
Staff Report The Northern Kentucky Area Development District has provided updated information regarding transportation services as a result of the…
NKADD announces transition plan to assure continued services in wake of SSNK closing
Staff Report The NKADD’s Lisa Cooper has provided details for the “transition of services” that will take effect on Monday…
Largest single gift in UK history – $23 million – will be used to establish an Honors College
University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto Thursday announced the single largest gift in UK’s history — $23 million to create…
2015 Leadership NKy Class to receive inaugural ‘Innovation Award’ for role in NKY Makerspace
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune Contributor Gigi Watson and Skylar Dolan knew immediately what their favorite parts were after touring the…
Governor Beshear formally presents $3.9 million check for Covington’s Riverfront Commons Trail
Governor Steve Beshear today formally presented $3.9 million in federal funding to spur further development of the much-anticipated Riverfront Commons…
What happened at SSNK? Director says unexplained “big hole” in finances prompted decision to close
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky officials are scrambling to fill the void created Monday when Senior Services…
Senior Services of NKy closes, effective Friday, for lack of resources; officials have stopgap plan
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Senior Services of Northern Kentucky (SSNK) announced today that it will discontinue all services,…
CVG’s fifth and final Honor Flight of the year will take 73 Tri-State veterans to D.C. to visit memorials
Seventy-two Tristate veterans and their guardians will take an Honor Flight from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) tomorrow, destined for…
United Way campaign in the homestretch toward record $62m goal — participate now
Local individuals, companies and organizations have two weeks left to help make a major difference in the lives of children…
Transit Friendly Destinations program will encourage sustainable transportation habits
Representatives from Green Umbrella, Agenda 360, Skyward, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Metro and the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky…
New funding will create telecommunications training center at Big Sandy’s Pikeville campus
Gov. Steve Beshear, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Co-Chair Earl Gohl announced $1 million in grants…
NKU founding father, CU trustee Ralph Tesseneer, “one of the finest people,” dies at 91
Ralph Tesseneer devoted his life to higher education and community involvement. And to know anything about him as an educator,…
Grassroots Tea Party of Boone County disbands, but its influence on Northern Kentucky politics remains
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Grassroots Tea Party of Boone County is no more. The followers that broke…
Northern Kentucky residents can dispose of unwanted items at recycling and collection events
Northern Kentucky residents will have opportunities to dispose of unwanted items in Florence this weekend. Boone County residents will have…