BCPL January events for kids and teens include visit from a cheetah and other Cincinnati Zoo animals
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of January. A…
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Retired Judge Frohlich seeks photos of significant figures in Boone County history for his latest book
NKyTribune staff Retired Boone County Judge and Boone County historian Anthony W. Frohlich needs a little help. Frohlich is about…
Turfway Park cancels live racing program for Wednesday, track remains open for simulcasting
Due to wind chill tempratures forecast in the low single digits, live racing is canceled at Turfway Park for Wednesday,…
Emergency road aid funds awarded to Boone County Fiscal Court for slide repair on Ryle Road
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet today announced that Boone County Fiscal Court will receive $165,000 in County Road Aid emergency funds….
Drug overdoses reduce life expectancy in U.S. for second straight year; “unintentional injuries” rise
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in 2016 for the second year in a row, mostly because of a…
NKU men open Horizon League schedule Thursday at 7:30 p.m. against IUPUI at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A tough road trip behind his team, Northern Kentucky University head coach John Brannen glanced…
Villa Madonna fast-pitch softball player selected for team going to indoor tournament in Europe
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The leading scorer and rebounder on the Villa Madonna Academy girls’ basketball team will…
Kentucky linebacker Denzil Ware suspended and won’t play in Music City Bowl
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s defensive unit took a hit ahead of its second straight postseason appearance set for…
Deadline is December 31 for NKyTribune reach goal for NewsMatch challenge; get contributions doubled
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor Three prominent national foundations believe that independent local news organizations matter. The Democracy Fund, the…
Kentucky Labor Cabinet Secretary Derrick Ramsey reports on major accomplishments in 2017
The Kentucky Labor Cabinet’s mission is to advance a well-trained workforce, protect the worker, compensate the injured, promote employer excellence,…
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…
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,…