Lexington eighth-grader discovers spelling talent, qualifies for Scripps National Spelling Bee
By Kindsey Bernhard NKyTribune Intern Most eighth-grade students at Lexington’s Tates Creek Middle School are preparing for summer and the…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Two good state resort parks for early summer largemouth bass fishing
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the eighth installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
Bevin, Gray join celebration as Valvoline opens new $35 million world headquarters building in Lexington
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray Thursday joined Valvoline Inc. executives and local officials to celebrate the grand…
Frankfort’s tallest building — Capital Plaza Tower — faces wrecking ball; request for proposals issued
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The tallest building in Frankfort will be demolished, bringing a major change to the capital…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Much more than a toy, the slingshot has come of age as legal hunting weapon
Charles Goodyear’s process of making vulcanized rubber was revolutionary, leading to the eventual creation of a wide range of products…
Ashland announces final distributions will be made of Valvoline shares and how value determined
Ashland Global Holdings Inc. (“Ashland”) (NYSE: ASH) has announced that it has determined the final distribution ratio relating to its…
While millions visit the Ark, Grant County is sinking fast, trying to avoid bankruptcy, offering no amenities
From Governing.com: By Alan Greenblatt Staff Writer It’s possible that Grant County has touched bottom. The county, which lies midway…
Kentucky tourism accounted for more than $14.5 billion in impact on state’s economy last year
The economic impact of tourism in Kentucky was more than $14.5 billion in 2016, the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Late spring great time of year to take the kids fishing for some bluegill
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the seventh installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
Bevin appoints Jeffery Schumacher of Maysville as District Judge for the 19th Judicial distrtict
Gov. Matt Bevin today appointed Jeffery Louis Schumacher, of Maysville, as District Judge for the 19th Judicial District of Kentucky—representing…
Amye Bensenhaver joins Bluegrass Institute as director of Center for Open Government
Amye Bensenhaver, one of the foremost experts on Kentucky’s nationally recognized open records and open meetings laws, is joining the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s spring squirrel hunting season has deep historical roots
Hunting squirrels is a tradition that dates back to early Kentucky. During the settlement era, as other wild game became…
AT&T invests $700 million to improve local wired and wireless networks in Kentucky over three years
AT&T invested nearly $700 million in its Kentucky wireless and wired networks during 2014-2016. These investments drive a wide range…
NKY’s Mike Farrell among those inducted into KY Journalism Hall of Fame; co-founded NKyTribune
Covington native Mike Farrell was among those inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame at the Grand Reserve in…
University of Kentucky student compiles list of Ohio Valley region’s bee-friendly trees and shrubs
A University of Kentucky entomology student has developed a list of bee-friendly trees and shrubs for the Ohio Valley region….
Rural Blog: Trump maintains silence on expiring benefits for retired miners; deadline is April 28
President Trump has been vocal on his promise to “put our miners back to work” but has remained mum on…
Star-studded guest list announced for annual Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala fundraiser
The Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala, internationally recognized as the “premier” Kentucky Derby gala, and counted among the “Ten…
Young undocumented workers in Kentucky contribute more than $9 million in state, local taxes
With uncertainty around how the Trump administration will treat policies that currently offer protection to undocumented immigrants brought here as…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest — the legacy of a German immigrant
Isaac Wolfe Bernheim immigrated to the U.S. from Germany when he was 17 years old. When he reached New York,…
Unemployment rates decrease in 86 Kentucky counties; Boone, Campbell among the lowest
Annual unemployment rates decreased in 86 Kentucky counties in 2016 compared to 2015, rose in 26 and stayed the same…
‘Stop Panhandling Now’ van will travel the streets, offering ride, job, opportunity, says Lexington Mayor
Lexington Mayor Jim Gray is offering a hand up directly to those asking for a hand out on Lexington’s street…
State Department for Fish and Wildlife will auction surplus, confiscated items to public on May 1
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will conduct its spring public auction of surplus and confiscated items May…