Commentary: Crime victims must have Marsy’s Law to correct imbalance in justice system
By Caroline Ruschell, Marcia Roth and Eileen Recktenwald Special to NKyTribune If you’ve ever watched a crime show on TV…
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Turfway Park to offer $200 owner bonus for 10-horse fields beginning Feb. 1, as incentive to ship
Beginning February 1, Turfway Park in Florence will offer a $200 bonus to each owner or partnership represented in an…
State Rep. Simpson won’t seek reelection when term expires; first elected to General Assembly in 1994
NKyTribune staff State Rep. Arnold Simpson, D-Covington, has announced he will not seek reelection when his term expires at the…
Kentucky businesses set record low workplace injury rate, focus on creating culture of safety credited
By Alexandria Englen Special to the NKyTribune Officials from the Kentucky Labor Cabinet hailed recent reports by the federal government…
BCPL January calendar of events for adults includes visit from Tibetan Lama in exile, concerts, more
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of January. A…
Justin Jones: New year good time to dispel some sales myths, think about new approach in 2018
By Justin Jones Special to the NKyTribune I recently had the opportunity to debunk a few myths about wolves. I…
Just a freshman at Simon Kenton, softball star Krohman commits to Illinois for 2021
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter One glance at the Simon Kenton High School boys’ basketball record book reveals Jeff Krohman…
Kentucky by Heart: Irma Gall, Peggy Kemner join to ‘lend a hand’ to the less fortunate in Knox County
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Irma Gall, amazingly spry to be in her mid-eighties, was only too happy to show…
Smart Health: The good news about strokes is that most can be prevented — and here’s how
The American Heart Association (AHA) reports that 80 percent of strokes can be prevented by taking these steps: • Control your blood…
Top state sports stories of ’17: #1 is University of Louisville firing of Rick Pitino and Tom Jurich
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Rick Pitino is the only coach in history to lead rival schools Kentucky and Louisville…
You have made some resolutions, so here’s how to keep them — and what the most popular ones are
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News It’s time again to make those New Year’s resolutions. A recent national poll found…
Kentucky guard Gilgeous-Alexander giving Wildcats a big lift off the bench
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making a name for himself and his teammates aren’t surprised he has…
Legislators convene Tuesday to face pensions, budgets, adoption, Marsy’s Law, and more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers have a full plate of issues to address when they return to Frankfort…
KYTC offering scholarships for civil engineering students; deadline to apply is February 1
Continuing one of the Commonwealth’s most attractive higher education opportunities, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will award up to 30…
BBB Trends: Keep your tax information safe from scammers; tax identity is largest segment of theft
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau When consumers and business owners take their receipts in for tax filing season, they’re…
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…
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…