Our Rich History: Regional inventors — legendary toys, everyday health, home and more
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune If necessity is the mother of invention, then perhaps your inventiveness might motivate you…
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Pew Trusts: Some astonishing statistics that led to informed focus on today’s toughest challenges
Pew Charitable Trusts takes on some of today’s toughest issues, by applying a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public police,…
Boone County Sheriff’s office Patrol Division ‘ups the ante’ on patrols with overnight traffic blitzes
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division in conjunction with its Traffic Division and Traffic Grant personnel have experimented with…
Some words of caution about staying safe while driving in extreme cold; tips from AAA
The message AAA and other traffic safety advocates share in advance of New Year’s Eve typically focuses on impaired driving…
Marijuana and vaping are more popular than tobacco cigarettes among U.S. teens; in KY, it’s about equal
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More American teenagers are using marijuana and vaping than are smoking cigarettes, but Kentucky…
Cats revert to old ways, but make plays down the stretch to beat Georgia in SEC opener
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky took a step back in its Southeastern Conference opener, but did just enough to…
Deep freeze closes Turfway Park racing for New Year’s Day, third consecutive day
With the Midwest locked in a deep freeze, Turfway Park has canceled its traditional New Year’s Day live racing card, Monday, Jan…
Jamie Vaught: Leftovers about the KY Wildcats’ performances in their appearances of 2017
Some holiday leftovers. –Blowout and Bizarre. A couple of buzzwords that perfectly describe the last Friday of the 2017…
The River: The MARJESS was a 38-foot wooden paddlewheel houseboat, lovely, snug, and fun
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kentucky shatters its previous record in 2017 — with $9.2 billion in corporate expansions, new projects
Shattering its previous investment record, Kentucky announced $9.2 billion in corporate expansion and new-location projects in 2017, bringing commitments to…
Atlas Obscura: Where do Christmas trees go to be useful after the holidays are over? Glad you asked
Here are some great ideas for where Christmas trees can go when the season is over? Where will yours go?…
NKU men post impressive 86-51 win over UIC on Saturday night; Norse women stun Green Bay
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter From every angle, winning at home is a prerequisite to being highly successful in college…
Behringer-Crawford Museum seeking nominations for Two-Headed Calf awards, deadline January 10
Behringer-Crawford Museum in Devou Park is inviting the community to apply for the museum’s eighth annual Two-Headed Calf Community Service…
Kentucky soybean growers produce highest ever yields in state; 107.76 bushels an acre breaks record
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky soybean growers produced the highest ever documented yields in the state this year…
Update :Turfway Park cancels live racing; New Year’s Eve Hustle into 2018 party, simulcasting still on
With wind chill temperatures forecast to drop below zero during the card, Turfway Park has canceled live racing for…
Northern Kentucky University to hold open registration session on Thursday, January 4
Northern Kentucky University will host an Open Registration session for prospective students who still need to complete the admissions and…
Some dining tips for those who have diabetes, a disease affecting 460,000 Kentuckians
Food and festivities that are part of the holiday season can make it hard to eat healthy, especially if you…
Royal Son dominates Prairie Bayou at Turfway Park; live racing canceled for Saturday, open for simulcast
*Note – With temperatures forecast to drop below zero during racing hours, Turfway Park has canceled live racing for Saturday,…
Mayor Dave Hatter: A ‘State of the City’ report on Fort Wright as 2017 comes to a close and new year begins
As 2017 comes to a close and we prepare for 2018, I’m happy to report that we had another great…
Cats rally without Snell, but come up short in loss to Northwestern in Music City Bowl
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today NASHVILLE (KT) — As Benny Snell goes so does Kentucky. The Wildcats nearly proved they…
Turfway Park opens 50th winter/spring meet Monday; racing New Year’s Day, Th-Fri-Sat through March 31
Turfway Park opens its 50th winter/spring meet Monday, Jan. 1, with live Thoroughbred racing scheduled New Year’s Day and all…