Capital Tower Plaza, Frankfort’s tallest building, comes crashing down; makes way for new offices
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a matter of seconds, what once was Frankfort’s tallest building is now a pile…
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Our Rich History: St. Patrick in Covington was once a thriving Irish-American parish in the West End
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Irish Catholics settled in Northern Kentucky as early as the 1830s. In time…
Commentary: Kentucky is a winner on trade; we need agreement that advances, not hurts, relationships
By Ryan Quarles and Dave Adkisson Over the last year, Kentucky’s business and agricultural communities have celebrated many policy victories….
Rural areas have many obstacles to mental health care, including lack of anonymity, stigma
Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression are common among older adults in rural areas, affecting 10 to 25 percent of that…
Florence news and notes: Glowgolf comes to Florence Mall; City hosts Youth in Government Night
NKyTribune staff report Glowgolf Mini Golf Arrives at Florence Mall Glowgolf, an operator of indoor, glow-in-the-dark, miniature golf courses based…
Focus on Faith Community Pharmacy: Connecting people with prescriptions they need but can’t afford
By Tess Brown Horizon Community Funds If there is one word you don’t typically associate with a medical prescription, it’s…
NKU’s Cyber Defense Team wins KCCD Competition, advances to Midwest Regional later this month
Northern Kentucky University’s Cyber Defense Team continued its dominance in the region, winning the Kentucky Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition and…
NCAA: Calipari not surprised by his team’s seeding in Big Dance
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari wasn’t surprised when his team’s NCAA destination was revealed Sunday. “I would have…
SEC Tournament: Kentucky tops Rocky Top to retain tournament title
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky retained bragging rights in Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Wildcats (24-10) captured their fourth straight…
Student Voice Team: Let’s get beyond guns; join ‘March for our Lives’ rally on March 20 in Frankfort
For many Kentucky high school students growing up with the memories of Heath, Columbine, Virginia Tech, and Sandy Hook, recent…
BBB Trends: Making an online purchase? Beware of where you click as marketplace scams abound
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Marketplace scams represent a $50 billion drain on the U.S. economy, robbing consumers and…
Sick, injured bald eagle — ‘Eleanor’ — successfully rehabilitated and released on Paintsville Lake
A rehabilitated bald eagle has been released back into the wild at Paintsville Lake State Park after recovering from injuries…
Point Perk in Covington expanding weekday hours in April, accommodating afternoon coffee drinkers
NKyTribune staff Point Perk coffee shop is expanding its hours in April, accommodating customers looking for their afternoon “feel good”…
Walmart associates in Kentucky To receive approximately $11.8 million in cash bonuses
More than 890,000 Walmart associates in the United States are receiving a share of $560 million in total cash bonuses,…
The River: Two glorious summers decking on the AVALON are vivid, compelling memories, even now
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Bob King, president of Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, to retire on June 10
Bob King will retire June 10 as president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, the state’s coordinating agency for…
All in a day’s work for Fort Wright’s Officer Keller as mud got in the way of a perfectly good outing
The Fort Wright Police Department received a call of a young boy trapped in the mud up to his waist…
Robert Couch: Expanding access to naloxone will help save lives from drug overdoses
Expanding Access to Naloxone Will Help Save Lives In 2016, more than 1,400 Kentuckians died from drug overdoses. Sadly,…
Smart Health: As we spring forward, get your New Year’s resolutions back on track; here are some tips
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you are like most people, your motivation for New Year’s resolutions falters on…
No vote in Senate on pension bill as it is sent back to committee for more work; teachers protest the bill
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Senate took a cautious step back on reforming the state’s ailing pension system, maybe…
Thomas More women defeat Hope (Mich.), 72-57, earn return trip to NCAA Division III Final Four
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Big-game performers are usually at their best in pressurized situations, and Thomas More College followed…
SEC Tournament: Gabriel goes off on Tide, leads Wildcats to title game
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today ST. LOUIS — Wenyen Gabriel couldn’t miss and Kentucky reaped the benefits. Gabriel set a…