State chamber leads discussion highlighting link between illegal opioid, low workforce participation
Business leaders, public officials and caregivers discussed a major threat to public health and economy. The Kentucky Chamber of…
Read More
Damon Thayer honored with ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ award from League of Cities
Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) was honored with a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award Wednesday morning in Frankfort. The “Friend of…
NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project awards $34,500 to area nonprofits in learning activity
Northern Kentucky University classes are awarding $34,500 to nonprofit agencies as part of the university’s nationally recognized Mayerson Student Philanthropy…
WDRB Media: State Rep. Dan Johnson commits suicide; under investigation for sexual molestation
Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson, who was under investigation for alleged sexual molestation, has committed suicide. Bullitt County Sheriff Donnie…
Open enrollment in the individual health insurance market ends Friday, December 15 — here’s some help
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI) reminds Kentuckians that open enrollment in the individual health insurance market ends Friday, December…
Kentucky Chamber president outlines business community’s legislative goals for upcoming session
Kentucky Chamber President & CEO Dave Adkisson spoke to members of the Northern Kentucky Chamber on Wednesday, outlining the Kentucky…
State Rep. Dan Johnson refuses to resign in face of reports of 17-year-old’s sexual abuse allegations
By KyCIR Staff Kentucky Rep. Dan Johnson refused to resign Tuesday morning and said an allegation that he sexually assaulted…
CovCath wins battle between top-ranked boys’ basketball teams in neighboring states
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic shot 55 percent (19 of 34) from the field on its home…
Turfway Park selections for Wednesday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Selections for Wednesday, Dec….
Attorney hired by Covington Commission says Klein, Carran violated election laws, tampered with records
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An investigator hired by the Covington City Commission said there is strong evidence that…
Shauna Reilly named first director of NKU’s Institute for Student Research and Creative Activity
Northern Kentucky University has selected Dr. Shauna Reilly as the first director of the Institute for Student Research and Creative…
Kentucky by Heart: Seasoned journalist Michael Embry finds new voice through fiction in retirement
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune For decades, journalist Michael Embry pretty much had what he wrote assigned to him;…
UK to swap land with city of Lexington; city gets some acreage near Coldstream, UK gets city streets
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees today approved a proposal for a potentially…
NKCAC connected to a giving business through BBB’s Gain by Giving program, got painting done
When the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission needed help painting a few rooms, it turned to a new community program…
Newport honors seven police officers for heroism in three critical incidents in the city
The City of Newport recently recognized seven police officers for their heroic and courageous actions in three separate incidents in…
Richard Nelson: Don’t allow consumerism to overshadow Christmas — keep real joy in it
Have you ever gotten the feeling that Christmas has become something that it was never meant to be? We’re pushed…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky sophomore Benny Snell Jr. joins impressive list of Wildcat running backs
Over the years, Kentucky has had a good handful of All-SEC or All-American football standouts who are among the school’s…
College spotlight: Highlands grads integral part of Lindsey Wilson football success
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A pair of Highlands High School graduates helped the Lindsey Wilson College football team advance…
Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust offers savings plan with tax advantages, gift opportunities
The Kentucky Education Savings Plan Trust (KESPT) is encouraging families to include college savings on their gift lists this holiday…
Extra practice time allows Wildcats to prepare for Music City Bowl, brace for the future
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky is not only busy preparing for the Music City Bowl, the Wildcats also have…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 road crews reported overnight, ready for rush hour snow
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews reported in at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning. The latest…
‘Tis the season to reserve a spot for Carter Caves Resort Park’s annual Winter Adventure Weekend
Carter Caves State Resort Park will present a weekend of outdoor adventure with its ninth annual Winter Adventure Weekend, January…