Flu numbers jumped 65% in first week of year, half are children; months left of flu season, get your shot
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky rose by 65 percent in the…
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Business leaders appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Cincinnati branch board
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the following appointments and elections to its main office board of directors…
Hank Phillips: State riding a big tourism wave, creating major economic impact across the state
Kentucky is riding a tourism wave that promises to grow, adding to its already impressive contributions to the state’s economy….
Harsh lesson from last March learned, NKU begins road trip Thursday night at Cleveland State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A harsh lesson delivered last March should prevent Northern Kentucky University from overlooking Cleveland State…
Budget Director Chilton sends letter to legislators on critical budget items that need attention now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are in recess until Feb. 5, but State Budget Director John Chilton sent…
Rural colleges make big changes to stay afloat; ‘What’s a university without a history major?’
The Rural Blog Many public universities in smaller towns are in crisis mode as enrollment and state funding continue to…
City of Covington awarded $1.37 million grant to target lead-based paint eradication in older homes
The City of Covington has won a $1.374 million grant that will fund a program later this year to protect…
28 new school resource centers granted additional funding, including some in Boone, Walton-Verona
More than 33,000 Kentucky students now have access to supplemental services at school thanks to the recent opening of 28…
New officers approved to Lead OKI Board; Knochelmann named president, Moore is first VP
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board of Directors approved the appointment of new officers to lead the transportation…
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free income tax preparation in Newport, Florence, Grant county
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Brighton…
Wil Schroder: Reporting on happenings in first week of 153rd Kentucky General Assembly
The 153rd regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened last week with more than 150 profiled bills awaiting consideration….
Newport edges Beechwood, 53-52, in opening game of 9th Region All “A” Classic boys tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Senior forward Tahj Harding made a free throw with 0.8 seconds left to give…
Kentucky Enforcers semi-pro basketball team to play home games at TMU’s Connor Convocation Center
Thomas More University and the Kentucky Enforcers have announced that TMU’s Connor Convocation Center will be the official home of the semi-professional basketball…
Secretary of State Alison Grimes crunches numbers — 41k new businesses created in KY in 2018
Secretary of State Alison Grimes has crunched the numbers and has announced that in 2018 Kentucky businesses broke records across…
Kentucky by Heart: Some interesting facts you may not know about our first (and fifth) governor
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “Who was the first Kentucky governor?” is the question I’ve asked fourth graders for years…
UK freshman Hagans finally understands role for the Wildcats; Calipari hoping rest of team can learn theirs
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Ashton Hagans finally knows his role. John Calipari wants the rest of his team to…
Scott basketball teams advance to Kentucky Class 2A state tournament after playing in sectional finals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Scott girls basketball team won big and the boys team lost in overtime…
Suspect in November homicide in Covington arrested in Anderson Township Monday morning
NKyTribune staff A suspect in a November homicide in Covington has been arrested in a Cincinnati suburb. Covington police say…
Child Trends: A parent’s health is stronger indicator of a child’s heath than any other factor
Recent research by Child Trends found that a parent’s health was more strongly associated with his or her child’s health than…
About crime in the U.S: Here are five facts you should know — it really isn’t as bad as you think
By John Gramlich Pew Research Center Donald Trump made fighting crime a central focus of his campaign for president, and…
Amanda and Chris Ward open new BIGGBY COFFEE store in Hebron today; free gifts to first 50 customers
BIGGBY® COFFEE is opening a new store in Hebron today at 2111 N. Bend Rd, unit 107. The store will…
Underground Railroad marker to be dedicated in Rising Sun, IN for family with Boone County roots
A public dedication ceremony for an Indiana state historical marker commemorating the Barkshire Family and their efforts to help freedom…