Prep Sports Notebook: All-state football players are finalists for annual That’s My Boy Award
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Three local high school football players who were nominated for all-state honors are finalists…
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Still ‘ascending toward our best basketball,’ NKU hits road for Youngstown State on Thursday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Despite his team’s 72-44 victory against Detroit Mercy on Sunday, Northern Kentucky University head coach…
Most recent KHIP poll for high rate of use in Kentucky of e-cigarettes, highest among young adults
The most recent Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) found that nearly 3 in 10 Kentucky adults reported ever using e-cigarettes…
Smart Health: It’s a bad year nationwide for flu, pregnant women should take extra precautions
In 13 years of monitoring influenza, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that, as of January 6,…
Report shows urgent need for Southern states to improve K-12 schools for every child
In a new report, seven nonpartisan organizations in the South—including the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence—urge their states to take…
Here is the list of candidates for 4th Congressional District and KY House, Senate, from the region
The filing deadline for Kentucky’s 2018 primary and general elections has locked in the ballot lineups for this year, and…
State Rep. Wuchner withdraws candidacy at 11th hour, denies backroom deal to choose successor
By Mark Hansel NKytribune managing editor In a move that came as a surprise to just about everyone, State Rep….
Green’s layup gives No. 21 Kentucky 83-81 win over Vandy in overtime
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky had a hard time getting over its win over West Virginia and nearly had…
Many events and activities for adults on the February calendar at the Boone County Public Library
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of February. A…
Uber partners with regional collaborative to launch Cincinnati Mobility Lab focused on innovation
Uber, the technology platform that aims to bring transportation – for everyone, everywhere, has announced a first of its kind,…
Kentucky real estate market sets record for third straight year despite issues with available inventory
For the third year in a row, Kentucky’s real estate market set new records in a number of areas despite…
550 candidates file with SOS for primary including record for women; 15 uncontested legislative seats
The window for candidates who must run in a Primary Election to file candidacy paperwork with the Office of Secretary…
Former Newport head coach Schmitz rehired to guide struggling Wildcats football program
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A familiar face is returning as the football head coach at Newport High School. Newport…
BCPL February calendar of events for kids and teens include Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park-Pinocchio
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of February. A…
Today is final day for candidates for offices to file — 4 p.m. deadline
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Today is the deadline to file for political office in Kentucky. Candidates have until…
Retired marine, Winchester native who lost sight, legs in Iraq to be guest at State of the Union tonight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A retired Marine from Winchester, who lost both legs and was blinded in an explosion…
New Day Equine Achievement Program moves its home to Steve Cauthen’s Dream Fields in Verona
NKyTribune staff New Day NKY has found a permanent home. Dream Fields, Steve Cauthen’s prestigious thoroughbred training facility in Verona,…
NKU’s Ecological Stewardship Institute gets grant for project to create new green space in Newport
Northern Kentucky University focuses on the environment as an area of emerging research, awarding a grant to the Ecological Stewardship…
Melisa Martin: ‘Pillbillies’– another stereotypical word about Appalachia that we can choose not to use
“A stereotype is a generalized statement or belief applied to everyone in a group, as though the entire group is…
St. Elizabeth donates Falmouth property to Transitions, Inc. for long-term residential treatment
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has entered into an agreement to donate its property in Falmouth to Transitions, Inc. The transfer will…
Council of State Governments reports on the top five issues for states in 2018 in nine categories
Policy experts at The Council of State Governments have selected their top issues for states in 2018 in each of…
UK confirms a student has bacterial meningitis, has taken precautions — but warns of symptoms
University of Kentucky officials were informed that a student has been hospitalized with a probable case of bacterial meningitis. …