Flags directed to half-staff in honor of Richmond police officer killed in the line of duty
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Wednesday, Nov. 11, in…
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Kentucky drops to 12th from fifth in adult obesity; state official says many programs have contributed
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen a decrease in its adult obesity rate, to 31.6 percent in…
Barnhart’s goals pay off: NCAA report shows UK student-athletes tie school’s graduation rate records
By Tony Neely Special to NKyTribune University of Kentucky student-athletes tied the school’s records for graduation rate in the annual…
Horse industry will push for tax reform, including equine tax equity, as top legislative priority
Supporters of Kentucky’s $4 billion horse industry will hoof it to Frankfort next legislative session intent on getting an equine…
Krohn Conservatory in Eden Park opens holiday show on Nov. 14 — and adds some new twists
The Krohn Conservatory (in Eden Park) will open the 2015 Holiday Show The Poinsettia Express on Saturday, November 14. It…
Kaintuckeean: Sun shines bright on our old Kentucky homes, as measured from ‘stone of the seven pines’
By Peter Brackney Special to NKyTribune Used for centuries in England, the system of describing land by its metes and…
Kentucky one of eight states awarded federal money to develop tracking system for big-rig parking
Kentucky is part of an eight-state consortium awarded a $25 million federal grant to address critical issues associated with truck…
Two $1M gifts launch Campbellsville University’s ‘Our Time – This Place, Next Century Campaign’
Campbellsville University received two $1 million gifts as it announced the public phase of a $61.1 million “Our Time –…
Kentucky Horse Park announces new winter hours — and family events for the holiday season
The Kentucky Horse Park begins its winter season with new hours of operation and family events for the holiday season….
After a rigorous 23-weeks of training, 45 cadets graduate from Kentucky State Police Academy
The Kentucky State Police Academy presented diplomas to 45 new troopers at ceremonies held in Frankfort Oct. 29. Their addition…
HalloWhinny, annual Halloween show, to be offered twice on Saturday
Even after 400 Breeds Barn Shows, 600 Hall of Champions Presentations and close to 700 trolley rides, the season’s not…
Breeders’ Cup Classic is more than a showcase for Triple Crown winner American Pharoah
By Liane Crossley NKyTribune correspondent The stage is set for the unprecedented Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland on Saturday. The…
Tom Hammond right at home as host of Breeders’ Cup live broadcast; Lexington is ‘where it belongs’
By Amy Jones-Timoney Special to KyForward Tom Hammond will feel right at home as he serves as the NBC Sports…
Poll: Kentuckians want next governor, legislature to work on reducing health costs, improving health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Reducing the costs of health care and improving the state’s health are two of…
Boone, Campbell counties among state leaders in motorist collisions with booming deer population
Motorists encounter deer on Kentucky roadways throughout the year but the number of collisions increases in the fall. Almost half…
Covington’s Devou Park the site of cyclocross championship events, activities this weekend
The second annual Pan-American Continental Cyclocross Championships returns to Covington’s Devou Park as part of the three-day Toyota Cincy3 Cyclocross…
It’s costing us: Improve state’s low education rate, get big returns to economy, says new CPE study
Kentucky’s lower education levels cost the state and citizens over $900 million annually, according to a study conducted by the…
Two hauntingly good UPK books can help you set an eerie tone for your Halloween weekend
The University Press of Kentucky (UPK) has released two eerie publications just in time for Halloween, “Next Door to the…
Crappie USA tournament this weekend at Cumberland, includes a kids fishing rodeo
Crappie USA will return to Kentucky’s Lake Cumberland Oct. 30–31 with a tournament and a chance for local anglers to…
UK to seek funding in 2016 session of General Assembly to renovate, revitalize its campus core
The University of Kentucky is seeking support during the 2016 session of the General Assembly for an innovative proposal to…
Cigar memorial to be unveiled at Horse Park; bronze sculpture features Cigar, jockey Jerry Bailey
The Kentucky Horse Park will unveil a new memorial statue dedicated to Thoroughbred champion Cigar on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at…
A Special Homecoming: Kentucky-born filly returns from Peru for Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune The Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Oct. 30 and 31 at Keeneland is a…