News Briefs: Erlanger’s Hoffman awarded, Greene tennis coach at NewCath, Judge Stumbo retiring
Erlanger City Clerk Sherry Hoffman has been named the Northern Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association (NKMCA) 2017 Outstanding Municipal Clerk. “To…
Read More
Our Rich History: Northern Kentucky’s health needs fed the growth of St. Elizabeth Hospital for 158 years
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune Part 2 of a 2-part series Last week, we left you with Bishop Carrell’s…
Girls’ basketball teams finishing out first month of season playing in holiday tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Conner girls’ basketball team that’s off to an 8-2 start will finish out…
Poor adults on Medicaid more likely to quit smoking but only 15% of KY smokers use cessation benefit
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Low-income adults who gained health insurance under the expansion of Medicaid like Kentucky and…
Brent Cooper: Study settles it — time for new Brent Spence Bridge; critical to economy, quality of life
Last week a study commissioned and released by the Commonwealth of Kentucky took a fresh look at the Brent Spence…
Yes, it’s the holidays and time for fun — but please be aware of peak home fire time and what to do to be safe
The holiday season is the time of year when most people are thinking about shopping for gifts, office parties, and…
NKU alum Josh Young develops Vegy Vida, a tasty way to get kids to eat their vegetables
By Lizzie Kibler NKU Magazine For parents, the daily struggle to win the vegetable war with their kids is real….
Keith Taylor: Personal observations from UK basketball practice session
I had a chance to take in a University of Kentucky men’s basketball practice with a handful of reporters last…
Developer for new state office building in downtown Frankfort formally awarded contract
Finance Cabinet Secretary William M. Landrum III announced the formal approval to award the build-to-suit contract for the new downtown…
Smart Health: Holiday spirit is in the air but don’t let those cocktails ruin your diet
By Kristen Mees St. Elizabeth Healthcare The holiday spirit is in the air — happy hours, family gatherings, and holiday…
The River: As a young boy, loving sights, smells and sounds of the river and learning lessons for a lifetime
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Korzenborn urges legislature to pass Marsy’s Law for victims rights
As Kenton County Sheriff, protecting and serving victims is a responsibility I take seriously. The way Kentucky’s constitution stands today,…
Covington Police officer seriously injured in attempt to apprehend suspect on Madison Avenue overnight
NKyTribune staff A Covington Police officer was seriously injured while attempting to apprehend a man with an outstanding warrant in…
Kentucky’s seven-game winning streak snapped in 83-75 loss to unranked UCLA in CBS Classic
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will have six days to recover and prepare for rival Louisville following an 83-75…
Highlands FBLA provides holiday meals for 50 local families, thanks to enterprising teacher, student
Special to NKyTribune As the Christmas weekend approaches, many find themselves readying their Christmas Eve meals; bringing the holiday ham,…
Turfway Park throws back to the 70s for Hustle into 2018 New Year’s Eve party, featuring live music, DJ
Turfway Park will welcome 2018 at its annual New Year’s Eve party by paying tribute to the iconic fashion and…
Mental Health America to host its annual Christmas dinner at NKY Convention Center for 2,000 needy
For the 30th year, Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky and Southwest Ohio will once again host its annual Christmas dinner at…
Willy Wonka dress rehearsal in Jan. to benefit NKY Chamber Foundation’s Regional Youth Leadership
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, The Carnegie in Covington (1028 Scott Blvd.) will host a special dress rehearsal performance of Roald…
Americans traveling in record numbers this holiday season; ‘Drive sober or get pulled over’
Kentucky Today A record number of Americans are expected to travel this holiday season and drivers are being urged to…
Churchill Downs breaks ground on new $60 milliion ‘Derby City Gaming’ facility, sets fall 2018 opening
Churchill Downs Racetrack broke ground Wednesday on its new $60 million historical racing machine facility in Louisville. Derby City Gaming,…
Kentucky’s adjusted unemployment rate was down to 4.7 percent in November from 5.0 percent in October
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November unemployment rate was 4.7 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics…
Sam Willett: Despite their claims, pharmacy benefit managers hurt Kentucky Patients
Pharmacy Benefit Managers claiming they’re in business to help consumers? Forgive me for borrowing words from a classic country song,…