After two years of investigation, ‘Pappy-Gate’ indictments handed down; nine are charged
By Wayne Stacy NKyTribune correspondent In a case that has spanned more than two years, nine people in what was…
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METS Center offering free ‘Virtual Business Co-Op Showcase’ to connect business to services
A free diverse networking and learning experience, “Virtual Business Co-Op Showcase,” will be offered at Northern Kentucky University’s METS Center…
Samantha Ramsey’s family files civil suit alleging excessive force resulted in the 19-year-old’s death
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor The family of Samantha Ramsey has filed a civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit, naming…
State’s unemployment rate drops once again; 5.1 percent in March lowest rate in 13 years
Kentucky’s unemployment rate continues to drop. The seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2015 unemployment rate dipped to 5.1 percent, the lowest…
Final stats show highway fatalities increased in 2014, up 34 from previous year
Kentucky Office of Highway Safety today released final highway fatality statistics for 2014. Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased in 2014…
McConnell, drug czar Botticelli speak about heroin battle — and its human, economic impact
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Michael Botticelli, the nation’s drug czar, spoke Thursday of…
Severe thunderstorms will continue to wreak havoc Thursday, putting millions at risk
By Alex Sosnowski AccuWeather.com The risk of severe thunderstorms, including a few tornadoes, will continue over the central United…
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…
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…