Kentucky still ranks near bottom for health according to 2018 America’s Health Rankings (get off couch)
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service Kentucky is facing serious health challenges, according to an annual state-by-state ranking of key…
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Government briefs: Thayer is Friend of KY Cities; DLG names Larry Brown field rep; Queen wins award
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) with a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award at Monday…
With passage of farm bill, KY-based hemp company GenCanna Global announces $40m expansion
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The federal farm bill, passed this week by Congress and awaiting the signature of President…
Santa really is watching (so are KY State Police) — so don’t drink and drive this holiday season
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety and Kentucky State Police are…
Self-representing individuals can now file small claims cases online through courts’ eFiling website
Kentucky’s Administrative Office of the Courts has made it easier for people representing themselves when filing small claims cases. Until…
Triple Crown champion Steve Cauthen among list of inductees for N.Ky. Sports Hall of Fame
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Legendary jockey Steve Cauthen will be inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of…
The River: Cold? Not until your mustache freezes with a ‘ping’ while working on a riverboat
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing…
Northern Kentucky University graduates 1,100 students at fall commencement ceremonies
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 1,100 students at its 46th Commencement exercises at BB&T Arena Saturday. The university held…
Amal Clooney: ‘We do not live in a post-truth world, we just need news that is based on truth’
Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney addressed the United Nations Correspondents Association, delivering a warning about the persecution of journalists around…
No. 3 Thomas More women defeat No. 2 Hope (Mich.), 81-61; Louisville women defeat NKU, 92-59
NKyTribune staff Every Thomas More University opponent is focused on stopping Madison Temple, but the Saints proved Saturday they are…
Sanitation District No. 1 recognizes contractors for storm water management efforts
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has presented the 2018 Erosion Prevention and Sediment Control Excellence Award to three local construction…
Supreme Court’s ruling striking down pension law draws strong reaction on both sides of the issue
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supporters and opponents of the lawsuit filed by Attorney General Andy Beshear against the public…
Surprise gift from HGTV’s Chip and Joanna Gaines helps struggling Henry County dairy farmers
A family dairy farm in Henry County has received some badly needed help from an unexpected source: HGTV stars Chip…
Chef Willocks celebrates Baker’s Table grand opening in Newport, vows to ‘Feed People with Love’
The Baker’s Table Ribbon celebrated its ribbon-cutting this week as owner Dave Willocks brings his Head Chef talents to his…
Commentary: The emerging consensus behind reforming Kentucky’s bail system
By David Adkisson Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and Jason Bailey Kentucky Center for Economic Policy Kentucky’s skyrocketing incarceration trendlines are…
Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15…
Kentucky House Democrats choose leadership team, Adkins, Jenkins, Graham, includes two new faces
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House Democrats chose their leadership team this week and it includes two new faces….
“Broken Promise’ report shows states spend too little of settlement money on smoking prevention
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and others have issued a 20th annual report, Broken Promises to our Children, which details…
NKU, its partner in France get funding from European Union for exchange student scholarships
Northern Kentucky University and its partner institution in France, Université de Rennes 1 (UR1), have received funding from the European…
NKU plays host to Miami (Ohio) on Sunday night; Thomas More women remain unbeaten
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Miami (Ohio) has won three in a row and appears to have found a set…
Local player on Stanford volleyball team that’s in NCAA championship final on Saturday
By Terry Boehmker NkyTribune sports reporter Morgan Hentz, a former all-state volleyball player at Notre Dame Academy, is the starting…
AmeriCorps members got tasty bonus from stay in NKY, thanks to UK Cooperative Extension Service
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky The 10 AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps members got a little something extra…