Harrison County detainee flees Cynthiana Courthouse in shackles, is apprehended in Florence
NKyTribune staff A Harrison County man who escaped from the Cynthiana Courthouse Monday was apprehended in Florence Tuesday. Florence Police…
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Special election to replace lawmaker who killed himself goes to Democrat Linda Belcher
Staff report A special election in the 49th District to replace Dan Johnson, a Republican lawmaker who killed himself last…
Bevin’s video blaming culture for school shooting nears 10m views on Facebook — reactions vary
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s remarks blaming violent video games, not guns, for deadly school shootings has…
More rain coming, meaning more flooding; AAA offers advice, safety tips for drivers, homeowners
With heavy rain projected for most of the tri-state area this week, standing water and flooding can be an issue for…
Bravo announces seson 16 of Top Chef to be filmed in Kentucky this spring; casting currently underway
Get excited, Kentucky residents, because Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, Gail Simmons and Graham Elliot are heading your way. Season 16…
Kentucky Crafted Market at Louisville Exposition Center March 3-4, showcasing visual, craft artists
Make your own instrument, add your unique touch to a collaborative collage and learn the art of paper sculpture. These…
Gloria Barron prize for young heroes doubles award amount; 2017 winners include Louisville youth
The Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes announces that it is doubling the award amount, from $5,000 to $10,000 per…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Motorists, dog owner’s beware, skunk mating season a stinky proposition
Driving rural backroads or busy highways through wooded suburbs, motorists are likely to see skunk carcasses in the road this…
State to lease amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park to Nelson County so repairs can be made
The Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced today that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is leasing the amphitheater at My Old…
State providing financial assistance to family foster caregivers; relatives, fictive kin could get payments
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has begun financial assistance payments to eligible relative and…
EKU’s winning mock trial team at regional competition included Burlington sophomore
Eastern Kentucky University’s mock trial program continued its outstanding season with a first-place finish at the American Mock Trial Association…
Terry B. Mobley — Rupp UK superstar, long-time UK fundraiser, ‘consummate gentleman’ — dies at age 74
Terry B. Mobley – whose association with the University of Kentucky as a famed basketball player and groundbreaking leader of…
General fund, road receipts report for January; general fund up 8.2 %, road fund down 1.9 %
The Office of State Budget Director reported that January’s General Fund receipts grew 8.2 percent compared to January of last…
The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 16-19; here’s how to participate and enter photo contest
Help scientists learn more about birds with the Great Backyard Bird Count; also includes a photo contest Do you like…
Voice of the Cincinnati Reds Marty Brennaman named Honorary Pace Vehicle Driver for Quaker State 400
Hall of Famer and Cincinnati Reds radio announcer Marty Brennaman will serve as the Honorary Pace Vehicle Driver for the…
Pension bill missed Osborne’s deadline; he says he has no idea when it will be filed, information missing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Having missed a Tuesday target for delivery of pension reform legislation, House lawmakers now say…
Ag Commissioner calls on Kentucky farmers to apply for Leopold Conservation Award by April 15
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles issued a reminder to Kentucky farmers that Leopold Conservation Award applications are due by April 15….
Bevin appoints Brinkman interim secretary of CHFS after Glisson steps down to run for Congress
NKyTribune staff Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Scott Brinkman interim secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Brinkman…
Some Kentucky lawmakers continue to push for expanded gaming, legalized casinos for pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today One of Kentucky’s top lawmakers questioned last week whether a constitutional amendment is necessary to…
Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Marketbasket Survey shows food prices again dropped in fourth quarter
Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) latest Marketbasket Survey indicates food prices dropped once again during the fourth quarter of last year….
Tallest building in Frankfort, Capital Plaza Tower, to come down March 11, replaced by 5-story building
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The tallest building in Frankfort will come crashing down in March. Finance and Administration Secretary…
AG Beshear’s investigation puts Ohio man behind bars for seeking sex with children in Kentucky
An Ohio man was arrested for seeking sex with Kentucky children, possessing child pornography and imitating a police officer, Attorney…