Prichard Committee’s Stu Silberman retiring in September to await life-saving kidney transplant
By Brad Hughes Special to KyForward Stu Silberman, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence for the past…
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Mother wrongly sentenced to death for killing infant son to share her story at luncheon, NKU campus
The ACLU of Kentucky and Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty are bringing Mississippi death row exoneree Sabrina Butler…
Clean up, green up and learn with Gateway at free community event focused on sustainability
Gateway will host Clean Up, Green Up & Learn, a free community event focused on environmental education and sustainability best…
Outstanding Women of NKy to be honored, celebrating awards’ 31st year; tickets still available
Some tickets are still available for the annual Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards luncheon to be held April 16,…
Sims Furniture, Jackson Hewitt in Covington shut down by fire, as investigators seek cause
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter One of the few Covington retailers that remained downtown after many businesses moved away…
Newport Aquarium, Reds team up for 2015, offer exclusive penguin encounter, special promotions
In time for Opening Day on April 6, Newport Aquarium and the Cincinnati Reds are teaming up to provide Reds…
Arson dog Magic puts tricks to use to find people involved in wildfire disappearing act
It wasn’t slight of hand but more a matter of following the nose. Tuesday, Magic, a K-9 wildfire arson dog,…
Where good things come together at #RCOV; new brand reflects fun, vibrancy of historic Covington
Renaissance Covington is aimed at revitalizing Covington’s historic downtown and they are rebranding with an exciting and invigorating new identity….
All-Star Game coming to Great American Ballpark — and fun stuff is coming to someplace close to you
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Major League Baseball’s All-Star Game is being held in Cincinnati for the fifth time come…
Dust off your green thumb for 10th Annual Purple People Bridge Planting Contest — baseball theme
Special to the NKyTribune Gardening amateurs and professionals are invited to compete in the 10th Annual Purple People Bridge Planting…
Federal dietary guidelines recommend eating less red and processed meat, sugar and refined grains
Kentucky Health News The Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services have released proposed 2015 Dietary…
As flu activity increases, state public health officials say it’s still not too late to get vaccine
The Kentucky Department for Public Health continues to emphasize the importance of flu vaccine following a recent increase in flu…
Jobless rates fall in all but one Kentucky county; Boone County’s 4.3% among lowest in state
Unemployment rates fell in 119 Kentucky counties between February 2014 and February 2015, while Russell County stayed the same, according…
KET to focus attention on cancer with Ken Burns series March 30 – April 1
KET will show a three-night series, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, by Ken Burns, an in-depth look at the…
Three Chimneys’ Dubai Sky takes Spiral Stakes win at 7-1, may now be nominated for Kentucky Derby
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Even a third round NCAA Tournament game featuring the undefeated University of Kentucky Wildcats couldn’t…
Thomas More hosts regional higher ed group to discuss Title IX and sexual violence policies
Thomas More College welcomed more than 55 higher education administrators to campus on Thursday, March 19, to discuss the importance…
Turfway Park set to shine on national stage, draws post positions for Saturday’s Spiral Stakes
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Saturday is Turfway Park’s day to shine on the national stage. The $550,000, Grade 3…
USDA partners with UK to establish the national Rural Child Poverty Nutrition Center
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and University of Kentucky officials in Lexington today to announce…
News Briefs: Promotions, new hires at VonLehman firm; Michael Draznik joins Christ Hospital Physicians
VonLehman announces new hires VonLehman, a regional CPA, business advisory and business turnaround firm announces that several new hires and…
Covington commissioner Chuck Eilerman shares photos as flooding recedes along the Ohio River
Our river cities fought back flood waters as last week’s deep snow melted away followed by heavy rains — raising…
Combining three days of fun and entertaining, Con 8 fans share favorite games and hobbies
By Nick Gonnella NKyTribune Reporter Artists and vendors alike converged on the Northern Kentucky Convention Center this weekend, where A…
Military Research Workshop March 21 features military records and research expert Craig R. Scott
The Kenton County Public Library is sponsoring a day-long Military Research Workshop to be held Saturday, March 21 at the…