Kentucky leads nation in health-care cost per smoker — it’s a staggering figure, says WalletHub
With Tobacco-Free Awareness Week reminding us of the societal and economic costs of smoking, which total more than $320 billion…
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Pete Rose to be inducted into Reds Hall of Fame; No. 14 jersey to be retired during June ceremony
The day Reds fans on both sides of the river have long awaited is here. Cincinnati Reds legend Pete Rose…
Bill to strengthen penalties for drunk drivers passes out of Judiciary Committee; heads to Senate floor
Senator Dennis Parrett, D-Elizabethtown, is continuing the effort to broaden the window that allows for stronger penalties for habitual drunk…
Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Outreach luncheon honors civil rights leader
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Community members from across the region filled the Newport Syndicate Monday for the 12th…
Author, editor Don Then releases his newest novel, As Sure As the Sun Rises, set in Vietnam War era
As Sure as the Sun Rises, a new novel by local author Don Then (writing as D. James Then), is…
Kentucky Public Service Commission approves rate increase for Northern Kentucky Water District
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has granted a request by Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) to increase rates in…
Matt Teaford files to run against long-time incumbent Dennis Keene for state House District 67 seat
Matt Teaford, 23, has signed the final paperwork to take on long-time Democratic incumbent of Kentucky’s House District 67, Dennis…
People in News: Owens retires from Legal Aid; Silver Rosie Red president, Cheser on national board
Col Owens retires from Legal Aid Society Col Owens has retired as Senior Attorney at the Legal Aid Society of…
Eleven coworkers from Paducah’s McNabb Head Start Program share $1 million lottery ticket
The second of three $1 million Powerball tickets from Wednesday night’s historic drawing has been claimed. The ticket was brought…
Nurse Anesthetists to launch education campaign on the difference they make to patients ‘one at a time’
Nurse anesthetists around the county will educate the public on how they make a difference to their patients and the…
Erlanger woman pleads not guilty in March traffic fatality that killed three on Weaver Road in Florence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Erlanger woman charged with manslaughter and assault in a traffic fatality on Weaver…
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…
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…