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…
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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…
UK will conduct internal probe of basketball allegations released in Yahoo report
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto told the board of trustees on Friday morning that…
First Cabin Fever Music and Arts Festival coming to Ludlow Saturday night — join the fun
Subzero temperatures, snow, flu, and post‐holiday empty calendars got you down? Do you have the cabin fever, just aching to…
Chief Justice Minton, Justice Michelle Keller tell Senate Committee family court judges overworked
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The head of Kentucky’s Judicial Branch told a Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that family…
Weather report: Rains will continue through Sunday further affecting already beleaguered Eastern Ky.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Earlier this month Eastern Kentucky suffered flooding due to heavy rain and now the central…
Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance leaders outline objectives at Covington Business Council Luncheon
The Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance was the topic of discussion at the February Covington Business Council Luncheon at the Madison Event…
Stakeholder advisory forums planned to engage public in Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid transformation
The Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid Transformation Leadership Team today announced the scheduling of public stakeholder advisory forums. The purpose of these…
Evangelist Billy Graham dead at age 99; to be buried March 2 on the grounds of Graham Library in N.C.
By Roger Alford Kentucky Today The impact of Billy Graham’s evangelistic ministry reached into the heart of Kentucky, sparking revival…
Defense was deciding factor in late rally that carried Holmes to girls’ district championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Holmes senior guard Laila Johnson made the game-winning shot, but defense was the deciding…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The American Robin, migratory songbird and harbinger of spring
In folklore, the American Robin is symbolic of impending warmer weather and is believed to be a harbinger of Spring….
Turfway Park selections for Friday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Selections for Friday,…
As HIV cluster investigation moves into second month, health officials increase opportunities to test
The Northern Kentucky Health Department and the Kentucky Department for Public Health are continuing to investigate a cluster of HIV…
Mitch McConnell: Taking a step forward in combating opioid crisis, though more must be done
On an average day, 175 Americans die from drug overdoses. Families in Kentucky and throughout the nation are bravely confronting…
Chef John Foster: Change is in the air — and the kitchen; starting to think greens and noodle bowls
Don’t tell me that it hasn’t crossed your mind. Seventy degrees, light wind, warm sunshine, could it really be? For me it’s also…