The River: On Steamer AVALON, amid pleasing clacking and clatter, were colorful characters aplenty
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Knox blocks out noise, helps Cats avenge earlier loss to Missouri
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kevin Knox tuned out the noise and just played basketball. One day after the Kentucky…
New high-blood pressure guidelines are lower — 130/80 — and aim at early triggers for treatment
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare The American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, issued new blood pressure guidelines in…
Covington Police officer escapes serious injury when belt stops bullet; suspect shot several times
NKyTribune staff A Covington Police officer was shot, but escaped serious injury Saturday morning, when his duty belt stopped a…
Thomas More women win 11th consecutive PAC championship, earn berth to NCAA Division III Tourney
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Madison Temple capped a memorable week Saturday by leading the Thomas More College women’s basketball…
Highlands gets a rematch with Conner in first-round game of 9th Region girls’ tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Highlands girls’ basketball team won 14 of its last 15 games to raise…
Newport enters 9th Region boys’ tournament as district champ for first time in 33 years
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After winning its first district championship in 33 years on Friday, the Newport boys’…
Gov. Bevin declares state of emergency as heavy rains cause widespread flooding and damage
Gov. Matt Bevin had declared a statewide emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall events which have caused widespread flooding…
Campbell County wins another close battle with Scott in 37th District boys’ championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Campbell County boys’ basketball coach Aric Russell made one request to his players going…
Magicalmeister stuns Battaglia Memorial field at Turfway Park; posts huge upset at odds of 39-1
Magicalmeister bided his time early and powered home late at Turfway Park Friday to upset the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes…
Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Selections for Saturday,…
KY Department of Revenue processing individual tax returns earlier than the expected Feb. 26 date
Kentucky taxpayers who have submitted their individual tax returns and are expecting a refund will not have to wait any…
Kentucky celebrates 316 new board-certified teachers, ranks 7th in nation for number with that designation
Kentucky is celebrating 316 newly certified National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), the fifth largest class of NBCTs in the nation….
The week in Frankfort: Public pensions, dyslexia, terrorism, pawn shops, sex trafficking and more
The most-anticipated bill of the General Assembly’s 2018 session was unveiled this week with the introduction of a public pension…
Go Pantry! gets Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation grant for 1400 ‘Go Bags’ for hungry kids in Boone County
The Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation has provided a grant to GO Pantry which provides food to Boone County children who…
Commentary: It’s National Children’s Dental Health Month; we have a long way to go on kids’ oral health
By Jane Koppelman Pew Charitable Trusts February is National Children’s Dental Health Month — a great time to remind ourselves…
TANK teams up with Google to provide “Real Time” bus location data to riders for every bus
Google Maps has long offered transit trip planning and, with TANK’s route and schedule information included, helps many of its…
Kentucky Department of Health reports 117-case, multi-county outbreak of Hepatitis A
A multi-county outbreak of Hepatitis A remains ongoing with the Kentucky Department for Public Health (DPH) now reporting 117 cases,…
Boone County schools, sheriff collaborate to add School Resource Officers to all elementary schools
Superintendent Randy Poe has announced that Sheriff Michael Helmig is working cooperatively with the Boone County Schools to add School…
Erlanger Police Department’s K9 Bodo has received bullet and stab protective vest from Vested Interest
Erlanger Police Department’s K9 Bodo has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit…
NKU clinches share of Horizon League title with 79-72 victory at Illinois-Chicago on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter CHICAGO — In the early hours of Friday afternoon, Northern Kentucky University received an unexpected…
Record-setting running back receives That’s My Boy Award as top student-athlete in football
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After his record-setting senior season, Ryle running back Jake Chisholm received the Brian Williams…