USDA launching new anti-vaping campaign aimed at an epidemic among teenagers, educate on the risks
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching a new anti-vaping campaign aimed at…
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Kentucky high school students post dual credit gains — KCTCS is up 47% over three years
High school students taking dual credit courses and the number of credits they are earning is on a sharp rise…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Some of the best fishing for smallmouth bass arrives with autumn, as waters cool
With the arrival of autumn, as water temperatures begin to decline because of cooler nights and shorter days, anglers turn…
Report on homeschooling shows enrollment is up and increasing at a faster rate than in nation
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – A report on homeschooling in Kentucky was the topic during a…
110 beers available at Oktoberfest Zinzinnati; annual celebration takes place this weekend
NKyTribune staff Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, presented by Amazon and Samuel Adams and produced by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, will offer…
Census data shows too many Kentuckians still struggling to afford basic necessities
The U.S. Census Bureau released new data showing continued progress in our economy overall but a relatively large share of…
Christine Luken releases second book, ‘Manage Money Like a Boss,’ aimed at creative entrepreneurs
Special to NKyTribune When Christine Luken began writing her second book Manage Money Like a Boss, her original target audience…
‘Kentucky Can’: University of Kentucky launches largest campaign in history of state, $2.1 BILLION
The largest fundraising campaign in the history of the Commonwealth will create thousands of scholarships to expand access to education…
Churchill Downs opens its new Derby City Gaming in L’ville, a $65m historical racing facility
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (Nasdaq: CHDN) is celebrating the grand opening of Derby City Gaming, a $65 million state-of-the-art historical…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Richard Taylor’s new book explores history, inhabitants of Elkhorn Creek
Richard Taylor, a professor of English and Kenan Visiting Writer at Transylvania University, explores the natural history, early inhabitants, and…
Scott County Sheriff’s Deputy Jaime Morales critical after shooting at I-75 rest stop, fugitive killed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Scott County sheriff’s deputy was in critical condition Wednesday following an officer-involved shooting late…
Contract review committee puts state agencies on notice about retroactive approval of state contracts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The co-chairman of the General Assembly’s government contract review committee put state agencies on notice…
Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame to induct three new members, honor Lifetime Achievement recipient
The Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame will induct three individuals into its hallowed ranks on Sept. 14 in Louisville and…
Bipartisan panel to hear testimony opposing legalizing marijuana as it considers state drug policy
A former drug policy adviser to presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama will speak in opposition to…
Great Ohio River Swim coming up September 23, swim from Serpentine Wall to KY and back
The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim is fast approaching. The big splash happens on September 23, starting at the…
Rick Pitino’s new book: Defending himself (again) against the scandals at UofL, tells ‘his story’
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Rick Pitino’s new memoir, “Pitino: My Story,” hit the bookshelves and internet booksellers’ websites this…
Nucor Corp. plans $650m, 70-job expansion at its Gallatin County plant, to increase capacity
Gov. Matt Bevin announced that Nucor Corp. plans a $650 million, 70-job expansion at its mill near Ghent, Nucor Steel…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: 19th Central Ky. reel makers sparked popularity of bass sport angling in America
The many beautiful, free-flowing streams of Central Kentucky spawned more than bountiful populations of black bass. They encouraged generations of…
Kentucky home sales inch up for the second time in 2018; days on market reach lowest on record
Kentucky home sales rose in July for only the second time this year, reaching 5,072 transactions, a 1.4 percent increase…
Johnna Reeder departs as president and CEO of REDI Cincinnati; Kimm Coyner Lauterbach named successor
REDI Cincinnati President and CEO Johnna Reeder will step down from her position effective September 17 after four-and-a-half years of…
Kentucky Center for Performing Arts shows have resumed after fire; inspections shows structural system is sound
Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III has delivered good news to the Kentucky Center for the Performing…
Kentucky Speedway’s Top Cop Challenge returns; officers from eight agencies will test racing skills
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Officers from eight regional law enforcement agencies will compete and test their stock car…