Bill Straub: Questions surrounding Sec. Chao not surprising, considering the company she keeps
WASHINGTON – The family that grifts together sticks together. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, ostensibly a resident of Louisville even though…
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Kentucky Teacher: Russell Independent school’s KRUSH program helps erase stigma of Incarceration
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Teacher Kids Rising Up through Support and Healing (KRUSH) has cultivated a sense of family for…
Improved health is community undertaking, according to six-year program completed in seven Kentucky counties
If more Kentucky communities tackled their health issues as communities, the overall health of the state could be improved. That’s…
Redwood events: Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center provides art therapy class; Donuts for Dad
The Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center will provide an Art Therapy Class at Redwood, starting today. Adult clients will…
State and Boone County officials honor former Commissioner Patrick with highway designation
In honor and remembrance of Commissioner Irene Patrick, Senate Joint Resolution 44 designates a portion of Kentucky Route 20 (Petersburg…
Mall Road Menards Mega Store to open Tuesday, June 18; last anchor for Florence Heights project
NKyTribune staff The new Florence Menards Mega Store, located at 5000 Apex Lane (North of US Highway 42, off of…
Freedom take game two of series with Boomers at UC Health Stadium ensure series as Valentino shines
In the middle game between two first-place teams in their respective divisions, the Florence Freedom presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions,…
NTRA supports legislation to ban slaughter of horses; CA governor calls for Santa Anita shut down
NKyTribune staff The two moves were not directly related, but both speak to the increased criticism of the horse racing…
Thomas More’s Hetzer moves to full-time associate AD role, Martin promoted to baseball head coach
Thomas More University President Dr. Joseph L. Chillo and athletic director Terry Connor announced Wednesday that head baseball coach Jeff…
Freedom outlast Boomers in extra-inning classic; Gulino delivers walk-off single in 12th inning
In game one of a three-game mid-week set between two teams leading their respective divisions, the Florence Freedom, presented by…
Prep Sports Notebook: Basketball coaching changes continue with Collopy stepping down at NewCath
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Newport Central Catholic is looking for a new boys head basketball coach to replace…
Mayor’s Bocce Ball Tournament at Pompilio’s today kicks off Newport’s 28th Annual Italianfest
The City of Newport’s 28th Annual Italianfest kicks off at 4 p.m. Wednesday at Pompilio’s Italian restaurant with Newport Mayor Jerry…
Center for Great Neighborhoods fellowship program graduates diverse group of food entrepreneurs
The Center for Great Neighborhoods in Covington has announced its second group of students from the FreshLo Chef Fellowship Program…
Kentucky Department of Education launches ‘Stride, Don’t Slide’ summer reading initiative
Kentucky Teacher Children will be given free books at several lunch programs being held across the state this summer as…
Former University of Kentucky basketball stars Hawkins, Willis part of TBT Bluegrass Boys Squad
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be well-represented in The Basketball Tournament next month. Former Kentucky players Derek Willis,…
Advancing crime victims’ rights focus of AG’s Office of Victims Advocacy conference
To better assist survivors, victim advocates, law enforcement and allied professionals in advancing the rights of crime victims, Attorney General…
Commonwealth Fund’s state scorecard finds deaths from suicide, alcohol, drugs, are regional epidemic
NKyTribune staff Deaths from suicide, alcohol, and drugs have reached an all-time high, but affect states in different ways, according…
Fort Mitchell mezzo soprano to take the stage in Cincinnati Opera’s Romeo and Juliet
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter On a recent June afternoon, under a bright blue sky over Cincinnati’s Washington Park, American…
Covington City Commission hears first reading on Fiscal Year 2020 budget, which includes challenges
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City Manager David Johnston has said that in his 20-plus years of serving in local…
Business Briefs: NKY Chamber hosts generational workforce workshop; CTI expands again
On Thursday, July 11, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) invites business leaders, managers, and supervisors, as well…
Stuart Sanders: Ring tells the story of an 1801 Kentucky duel, part of display at Old State Capitol
At first glance, the ring in the exhibit case appears to be unremarkable. Made of thin brass, the ring’s crown…
Kentucky by Heart: The wisdom found in the words and sayings of ‘old-timers’ can last a lifetime
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you spend considerable time around any old-timer (I’ll let you figure out how I…