Jail population rises in rural America — high rates in Kentucky for women in jails,
The number of inmates being incarcerated in rural jails is on the rise, surpassing totals from urban ones, Max Ehrenfreund…
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German automotive parts maker to build $193.7m production facility in Franklin
German-owned automotive parts maker Fritz Winter North America LP plans to build a $193.7 million foundry and production facility in…
State’s most successful black bear hunt highlighted by harvest of record-setting 500-pounder
Kentucky’s first black bear hunt in modern times was held just six years ago in Harlan, Letcher and Pike counties….
PSC denies KU/LG&E landfill expansion, Gallatin’s Sterling Ventures’ request to use mine for waste fill
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has affirmed its earlier approval of combustion waste landfills at power plants operated by…
Kentucky State Police ‘Cram the Cruiser’ drive provides tons of food for needy families
Kentucky State Police Commissioner Rodney Brewer announced Tuesday that the sixth annual ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive netted 123 tons…
Operation HomeFront will provide holiday meals to military families, including 200 at Ft. Knox
Operation Homefront and Walmart will distribute holiday meals to military families through the national nonprofit’s annual Holiday Meals for Military…
Special Report: Kentucky schools making connections to enhance languages arts skills
Kentucky’s academic standards for English Language Arts set an expectation for reading, writing, listening and speaking across different disciplines. Under…
Ohio man dies after fall at Red River Gorge, third fatality at Chimney Top Rock this year
An Ohio man has died after a fall from Chimney Top Rock at Red River Gorge, according to the Wolfe…
Project SafeSpace pilot program gives foster children better access to behavioral health treatment
Through a pilot program paid for with federal funds, the state’s social services agency is helping children entering out-of-home care…
Kentucky bear quota hunt with dogs season to continue for two extra days in December
Bear hunters in Kentucky will have the opportunity again in December to harvest a bear using dogs. The bear quota…
From stockboy to CEO: A conversation with Kroger’s Rodney McMullen, UK College of Business graduate
The man who leads the nation’s largest traditional supermarket store chain holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of…
Kentucky’s funding cuts to schools among nation’s deepest, says national policy research group
Special to NKyTribune Kentucky is one of the worst states when it comes to elementary and secondary education funding cuts…
Hunters cautioned to use care after state officials confirm whooping cranes in western counties
Wildlife biologists have confirmed the presence of five federally protected whooping cranes in Hopkins County. Whooping cranes also have been…
Bret Battaglia to provide Turfway Park picks and comments for the Tribune during live racing meets
The Northern Kentucky Tribune will offer Bret Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections every live racing day during the Holiday and Winter/Spring…
KYTC District 6 prepares for winter weather; encourages motorists to do the same
The region will experience unseasonably warm temperatures this week, but the Kentucky Transportation cabinet wants to remind motorists that winter…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes 2016-17 deer season dates, changes in elk hunting
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed the dates of the 2016-2017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight…
Fort Knox hospital – one of oldest Army hospitals in nation – to be replaced; $80M designated for new one
The recently signed National Defense Authorization Act will provide $80 million to build a new 102,000 square-foot medical facility in…
Flamingo Air offers drone training at Lunken Airport; focus on safety and training for new technology
The Federal Aviation Administration predicts 1 million people will get a drone for Christmas this year. However, most don’t understand…
Kentucky’s Corrisoft developed technology, support programs to help offenders find new start
By Kristy Robinson Horine NKyTribune contributor The door swings open and he steps out into the sunshine. It has been…
Law enforcement officers from across Kentucky honored for efforts to target impaired drivers
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety honored 142 law enforcement officers from 117 agencies across the state for their efforts…
Letcher County’s Sam Wright to be officially invested as Justice of the Supreme Court on Dec. 7
 Justice Samuel T. Wright III of the 7th Supreme Court District will be invested formally in ceremonies conducted in…
Turfway Park kicks off Holiday Meet; gains approval to install Instant Racing machines
Turfway Park and NKyTribune staff Turfway Park in Florence will launch its 40th Holiday Meet on Thursday, bringing the Commonwealth’s…