Michael J. Schmitt: PSC Chairman explains process for consideration of rate increase requests
Many Kentuckians may be unaware of the role of the Public Service Commission (PSC) in their daily lives. Paraphrasing our…
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Focus on Addiction Services Council: Aiming to be a single stop and phone call away to end addiction
The NKyTribune is partnering with Horizon Community Funds to focus on our region’s nonprofits. Here is one of the continuing…
Beechwood Band Mulch Fundraiser underway; supports opportunities for students to excel
The annual Beechwood Band Mulch Fundraiser is underway. Beechwood Independent Schools Director of Bands Austin Bralley has issued the following…
Villa Hills high school student again receives PBS Emperor Science Award; called a ‘rising star’
William “Will” Broomhead of Villa Hills, a student at Dixie Heights High School and the Kenton County Academies of Innovation…
Daniel Cameron: Kentucky’s criminal justice system is broken; but we can fix it with proven reforms
In May of next year, Kentucky will run out of prison space, and without substantive changes, the Commonwealth may be…
Follow U.S. 23 Country Music Highway into the Kentucky rich with the history its biggest stars
By Robin Cornetet Kentucky Today Road signs along the County Music Highway through Kentucky’s mountain region tout the many Nashville…
Kroger Co. partners with EVERFI on initiative to educate students about prescription drug use
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a new educational initiative to empower Cincinnati area high school students with the…
BBB Trends: Employees beware; scammers have whale of a time with your personal data
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau It looks innocent. An email from the boss asking for the latest report of…
Our Rich History: In March 1836, the Alamo fell; more to the story on our region’s connections to Texas
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Every March, many who enjoy history can’t help but think of the Alamo. This…
State Police launch Angel Initiative to help substance abusers; ‘can’t arrest our way out of this problem’
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) have announced the launch of the Angel Initiative. The Angel Initiative encourages individuals suffering with…
Blue Grass Metals expanding with $4 million-plus investment; supplies wire forms to auto industry
Blue Grass Metals Inc., a supplier of wire forms to the automotive industry, will expand its operation in Boone County…
Ryle claims first 9th Region girls basketball championship with win over Holmes in title game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ryle junior guard Lauren Schwartz said she felt “on top of the world” after…
Don Owen: For mid-majors, March Madness is insanity fueled by TV, conference tournaments
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter March Madness is just that for one-bid leagues and conferences around the nation. But the…
Rob Hudson: Confessions of a recovering news junkie and how I will find a balanced outlook
It all started for me with George Stephanopoulus in the early 90’s. You know Mr. Stephanopoulus as the charming co-host…
Jockey Perry Ouzts, 63, rides his 50,000th race, hustling his mount to second place at Turfway Park
Ageless jockey Perry Ouzts rode the 50,000th race of his long career Saturday when he hustled Need the Wall out…
CovCath wins showdown with Cooper to join Dixie Heights in boys 9th Region title game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After winning 17 straight games by an average margin of 30 points, the Covington…
Scott gets off to shaky start in 10th Region girls’ championship game, loses to Clark County
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Scott girls’ basketball team got off to shaky start in the 10th Region…
After missing most of season with knee injury, Niece leads Simon Kenton girls to 8th Region title
By Michael Canizales NKyTribune contributor After months of rehabilitation and slowly working herself back into the lineup, Simon Kenton senior…
Turfway Park’s Jeff Ruby Steaks attracts 158 nominations, KY Derby points to top four finishers
NKyTribune staff and Turfway Park The 47th running of the $200,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, a designated…
Nadina Dennie: Senate Bill 2 is an important step forward for Kentucky small businesses
Kentucky is home to some of the largest, most-recognized companies in the world — GE, Ford, Toyota, UPS and others….
Birth defects affect nearly 5000 babies in Kentucky a year; here are some simple steps to reduce risks
Each year an average of 4,900 Kentucky babies are born with a birth defect, often leading to health complications, disability…
Expanded gaming not likely as new revenue source; Senate president doubts House proposed taxes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Don’t expect expanded gaming to come up as a new revenue source, even if the…