Bill Straub: Rand Paul’s excuse for voting against 9/11 victim’s compensation bill was deficit. Really?
Sen. Rand Paul wants it both ways. That, as you likely realize, is par for the course with politicians who…
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Keven Moore: Shark Week is coming up; so, how dangerous are they and how can you protect yourself
Every summer, the Discovery Channel stokes my fear of sharks, by airing their much-anticipated program called “Shark Week.” Shark Week…
Junior members of KY House form ‘Commonwealth Caucus’ to address needs of ‘everyday Kentuckians’
A group of junior members of Kentucky’s House of Representatives, representing House districts from across the state, announced the formation…
Republican legislators propose taxing electronic cigarettes, as health measure, revenue measure
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky would tax electronic cigarettes just like other tobacco products for the first time,…
NKy Young Professionals hosting ‘Bourbon and Boards’ for connections to nonprofit board service
Young professionals looking to give back to their local communities on a more strategic level are invited to attend Bourbon…
FC Cincinnati release updated renderings of Mercy Health Training Center; facility slated for fall opening
As FC Cincinnati’s world-class training facility gets closer to completion this fall, project managers have released internal renderings of the…
Covington economic development report: ‘A Lot of Hard Truths’ in Garner Economics five-year plan
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter “Control your destiny,” legendary General Electric CEO Jack Welch famously said, “or someone else will.”…
Bevin’s pension bill another step closer to passing, as it clears the Senate panel and heads to a vote
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension bill to address the state’s public regional universities and other…
Kentucky’s political tradition, Fancy Farm, coming up on Aug. 3 — here’s the lineup so far
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Six-minute speeches from gubernatorial candidates Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear highlight a…
KSO’s K-so Combo at Devou Aug. 3: ’45s Without Words’ — instrumental hits of the 60s-90s
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra continues its 25th summer in Devou Park featuring its newest subsidiary group — the K-so Combo….
UK basketball faces challenging 2019-20 non-conference schedule; Big Blue Madness set Oct. 11
With the exception of a still-to-be-announced Big 12/SEC Challenge game, the University of Kentucky men’s basketball 2019-20 non-conference schedule was…
Constance Alexander: One small step toward history in the making; now, how about creating a better world
If it weren’t for my brother-in-law, I would have missed the moon landing in 1969. I was spending the summer…
Holmes High School gets new band director, Conrad Krieger — and he’s getting band camp underway
Conrad Krieger’s love of music started when he learned to play classical guitar at the age of 10. He moved…
Healthy Headlines: Pregnant? You need a basic knowledge of foods to eat (or avoid) for healthy baby
St. Elizabeth Healthcare We all know about pregnancy cravings like pickles and ice cream in the middle of the night….
Newport on the Levee redevelopment continues with announced closing of Barnes & Noble in September
NKyTribune staff Cincinnati-based North American Properties has confirmed that Barnes & Noble will close in its location at Newport on…
City of Covington offering help renovating exteriors, paying startups’ rent; apply by Friday
Friday is the deadline for small businesses in Covington to apply for the latest round of City funding offered through…
Alleged meetNKy co-conspirator in court; former finance director thought money went to boyfriend
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A man charged as being complicit in the $4 million meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and…
KIDS COUNT Data Book gives some insight into how today’s youth compares to those a generation ago
By Amy Swann Kentucky Youth Advocates The Annie E. Casey Foundation published the first KIDS COUNT Data Book in 1990 to provide…
Freedom shut out in opener against bolts, just two players reach base in 1-0 loss
The first off three day games in a four-game set, did not go as planned for the Florence Freedom, presented…
Newport joins several cities in Campbell County as partners in U.S. 27 Smart Corridor project
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Newport has joined Highland Heights, Fort Thomas and Southgate as Northern Kentucky cities to sign…
Kentucky by Heart: Wrapping up our ‘County Quiz’ of Kentucky’s history, culture and geography
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Now comes the second part of the 120 question “Kentucky County Quiz” after the first…
Newport Aquarium adds giant sand sculptures to Shark Summer; one kid free offer extended
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For those who didn’t get to the beach this summer (or even those who…