Prehistoric Native American burial mound in rural Greenup donated to conservancy group
A prehistoric Native American burial mound located within a rural subdivision in Greenup County is being donated by Town Square…
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This weekend: First of ribbon-cuttings for nine features of new Smale Riverfront Park this weekend
The first of nine ribbon-cutting ceremonies for special features of the new Smale Riverfront Park on the Cincinnati riverfront will…
New Split Rock Jumping Tour to bring international flair to Bluegrass Country
By Nicky Graf Ussher Special to NKyTribune The Split Rock Jumping Tour, a new international show jumping show series modeled…
State arts council recognizes contribution of creative industry during National Small Business Week
May 4 – 8 is National Small Business Week, and the Kentucky Arts Council is taking the opportunity to promote…
Kentucky’s outstanding small businesses, entrepreneurs celebrated in special ceremony
The state’s best were celebrated in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort today with an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding small businesses…
Kentucky tourism’s economic impact tops $13 billion for first time, new report shows
The economic impact of tourism in Kentucky amounted to nearly $13.1 billion in 2014 – a 4.4 percent increase from…
Devastating earthquake at home prompts UK students from Nepal to show support
A group of University of Kentucky students from Nepal is helping to relieve the suffering in their home country caused…
Sunshine, warmer temperatures will prevail during ‘most exciting two minutes in sports’
Louisville forecast We just can’t resist: The sun will shine bright on our old Kentucky home for the 141st…
Decade of Caring: Racetrack workers win big at Kentucky Racing Health Services Center
Convincing capricious half-ton racehorses to do your will can take a toll on the human body. The grooms, hotwalkers, exercise…
Bridge project on I-275 Cropper Bridge will start May 4; traffic reduced to one lane each direction
A bridge restoration project on the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Bridge that crosses over the Ohio River into Indiana will…
Kentucky’s second season of pilot hemp about to begin — now, question is what to do with it?
By Tim Thornberry NKyTribune correspondent The second season of hemp production in Kentucky is about to begin and while much…
Nearly 2 million visitors to Kentucky’s four national parks spent $114.7 million in 2014
A new National Park Service report shows that 1.82 million visitors to Kentucky’s four national parks spent $114.7 million in…
‘Creating a Culture of Health’ project aimed at addressing health disparities in Appalachia
A three-year research project to determine factors that can support a culture of health in Appalachia and whether that knowledge…
Historically rich, charming places make up the 10 ‘Most Beautiful Towns in Kentucky’
The Culture Trip, a site dedicated to sharing global culture and lifestyle, created a list of the “10 Most Beautiful…
Young entrepreneur helping revive Central Appalachia, inspire others to do the same
The Rural Blog Jennifer Noble is one of a growing number of young entrepreneurs opening businesses in Central Appalachia and…
As tiny city of Midway wrestles with ‘fairness ordinance,’ council committee removes some exceptions
Midway Messenger A city council committee in the small Woodford County community of Midway has decided not to include in…
State to start $7 million painting, preservation of Carl D. Perkins Bridge on Wednesday, April 15
Contractors began marking detour routes today for the seven-month closure and painting of the Carl D. Perkins Memorial Bridge at…
Construction underway on BCTC center for high-skills jobs training in Georgetown
Ground has been broken on a new Bluegrass Community and Technical College campus in Georgetown that will house the Advanced…
Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, to compete at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter – Zara Phillips – will make her debut appearance at the 2015 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event April…
AmeriCorps team works at Cumberland Falls and Carter Caves state resort parks
Eight young people from across the U.S. will spend the next few weeks working at two Kentucky State Parks and…
Auditor to hold public meetings to discuss his findings on financial status of rural hospitals
Kentucky Health News State Auditor Adam Edelen will hold three public meetings in rural communities to discuss the findings…
Road construction ahead: Here are some major traffic disruptors to be aware of as road repairs ramp up
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune Contributor Two major road projects could create significant traffic disruptions for motorists traveling in and around…