Growing Old in Prison: Kentucky’s prison population is aging and prisons are unprepared
Part one of a two-part series By R.G. Dunlop Special to NKyTribune Steve Martin has spent 53 years in prison…
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Porch pirates – lots of packages being delivered, don’t let your holiday joy be stolen
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer Last year, 2.2 to 2.3 billion packages were projected to be delivered throughout the…
Epic Flight Academy graduates its first class at CVG site — in-demand mechanics
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Ah, there’s something about being first. Be it a race – the Kentucky Derby….
Oakley Farris, philanthropist, businessman, dead at 101; generous gifts to schools, arts, children mark remarkable life
(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with memorial service information.) By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Philanthropist and businessman Oakley…
National Retail Federation reports Thanksgiving weekend drew record 203 million shoppers
A record 202.9 million consumers shopped during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to the…
Kentuckians encouraged to upgrade to Real ID in advance of holiday season air travel
With the holidays quickly approaching, state officials are encouraging Kentuckians to secure a REAL ID before boarding a commercial flight…
One present at Christmas always keeps giving — a family pet, and local animal shelters may be a place to start
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune reporter Whether we want to admit it or not, presents are a part of Christmas. And,…
The Conversation: Who wins and who loses as the United States retires the penny
Nancy Forster-Holt University of Rhode Island By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4…
Goodbye Farmer’s Almanac: 2026 edition will be its last, after more than 200 years
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer For those of us born in the ’80s, the word “almanac” may instantly bring…
Live racing at Turfway Park returns next Wednesday with full fields, record purses
Live racing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky will shift to Turfway Park Racing & Gaming next Wednesday for the start…
Nominations are open for Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame through Feb. 27
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) has announced that nominations are currently being accepted through Feb….
Motorists reminded of driving risks during ‘blackout Wednesday,’ and throughout Thanksgiving weekend
Dubbed “blackout Wednesday” or “drinksgiving,” the night before Thanksgiving has developed a reputation for heavy alcohol consumption and binge drinking,…
New laser show, light display highlight Christmas programs at Ark Encounter and Creation Museum
Set among hundreds of thousands of bright lights, two impressive laser light shows are set to begin for the Christmas…
Get ready, be aware as you plan your air travel from CVG this holiday season; some tips
Staff report As the holiday approaches, CVG is alert and ready to make your travel by air as stress-free and…
Consumer spending expected to top $1 trillion for first time during upcoming holiday shopping season
Kentucky retailers are stocking up for a milestone holiday shopping season, as the National Retail Federation (NRF) projects that consumer…
Kenneth F. Harper, consummate gentleman and public servant, dies at age 94; services set
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Kenneth F. (“Ken”) Harper was the “consummate Southern gentleman,” well known for his nine terms…
U.S. Customs officers seize more than $2.5 million in counterfeit Rolex watches at Port of Louisville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized a shipment of 160 counterfeit watches from Taiwan on November 17….
Rep. Thomas Massie says Trump ‘finally on side of justice’ as Congress demands Epstein files release
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern After Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie led the charge for months to release federal…
AAA projects record number of Americans plan to travel over Thanksgiving holiday weekend
AAA is projecting 81.8 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday period from…
NewsMakers ’25: Cady Short-Thompson, a dynamic leader on NKU campus, in community
By Laura Kroeger NKyTribune staff writer Call it divine providence, prophetic or just plain meant to be. When Cady Short-Thompson…
NewsMakers ’25: Will Ziegler, a ‘giant’ in community life for decades, has lived a life of quiet service
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Will Ziegler is the embodiment of the consummate gentleman. A veritable fixture in the framework…
NewsMakers ’25: Patricia Nortmann, from candy striper to St. E. executive, lead by caring, competence
By Laura Kroeger NKyTribune staff writer It’s not often anymore that an individual remains at the same company their entire…