Covington man guilty of raping a minor; judge orders directed verdict of acquittal on more serious charge
NKyTribune staff A Covington man has been convicted of sex crimes against a minor that reportedly began in 2014 and…
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Speedway Children’s Charities distributes more than $3.2m nationwide, KY chapter gives to 25 nonprofits
Speedway Children’s Charities officials announced today that the far-reaching nonprofit will distribute more than $3.2 million in grants to 435…
NKU graduate Josh Heuser went from throwing parties — to throwing bigger parties for a living
By Ryan Clark NKU Magazine Back in the day, when Josh Heuser (’01) was throwing parties in area bars, it…
Twenty-nine law enforcement officers graduate from basic training, including some from NKY
Twenty-nine law enforcement officers from agencies across the state graduated today from basic training at the Kentucky Department of Criminal…
Flu, pneumonia are 8th largest U.S. cause of death; everyone over six months should get flu shot
Flu and pneumonia, which can result from flu, are 8th largest U.S. cause of death; officials urge all over 6…
BBB Trends: Online shopping is a great convenience, but be careful about delivery — porch pirates at work
Online shopping is a great time saver during the holiday season but the shipped packages left on the doorstep provide…
Prep Sports Notebook: Top-ranked basketball teams on opposite sides of Ohio River face off this week
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The top-ranked boys’ and girls’ high school basketball teams in Northern Kentucky preseason coaches…
Feds dismantle large drug trafficking organization in Louisville area, making 17 arrests
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Federal authorities dismantled a large drug trafficking organization in the Louisville area making 17 arrests…
John Schickel: Pensions will be dealt with in the regular session with other issues starting January 2
It looks like there is not going to be a special session for pensions as the House of Representatives does…
TMC women cruise to easy victory; IU Hoosiers use second-half rally to defeat NKU women; TMC men win
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Thomas More College opened the game with a 45-8 spurt and rolled to an 86-28…
NKU’s Professor of Entrepreneurship, Rodney D’Souza receives prestigious national teaching award
Northern Kentucky University’s Fifth Third Bank Endowed Professor of Entrepreneurship, Dr. Rodney D’Souza, was one of seven educators from schools…
ABB OPTICAL GROUP to build distribution center, optical lab in Florence, investing $27 million
Gov. Matt Bevin announced ABB OPTICAL GROUP, a distributor of optical products, has chosen Florence for its new distribution center…
Kentucky Foundation for Women offering one-time grant to girls of color across the state in the arts
In an effort to elevate the voice and vision of girls of color across the state, the Kentucky Foundation for…
The River: In the beginning, the river was a terrifying place for a little boy; in time, it was a way of life
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and this is where the stories begin. Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the…
Kentucky man awaiting confirmation as assistant secretary of education, serving Office of Special Ed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky man is a vote away from becoming assistant secretary of education. “I will…
Diallo’s career-high 23 points lift Cats to 93-76 win over Monmouth at MSG
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky had no trouble with Monmouth in the Citi Hoops Classic Saturday at Madison Square…
After 25-year series hiatus, NKU plays host to EKU at 6 p.m. Sunday at BB&T Arena; coaches show Monday
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter It’s been 25 years since Northern Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University have met on…
Holmes boys’ basketball team shows mental toughness in 81-79 overtime win against Newport
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Last season, the Holmes boys’ basketball team had a 5-6 record in games decided…
UK’s Diallo, Richards looking forward to returning home, playing in Madison Square Garden
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Hamidou Diallo is looking forward to returning home. So is Nick Richards. A native of…
UK researchers analyze prices of various chocolates, purchasing preferences (it’s good for you!)
The holiday season is a time when many people think of buying, purchasing and consuming chocolate. A recent study by…
Susan Elkington named president of Toyota Kentucky, succeeding Wil James who is retiring
Toyota is announcing the latest in a series of female-led appointments with Susan Elkington slated to take the helm of…
NKU’s Outstanding Alumni Awards: Bruce Lunsford, Andra Ward, Wil Schroder, Jacqueline Emerine
Northern Kentucky University’s 2018 Outstanding Alumni Awards recipients are W. Bruce Lunsford, Andrá Ward, Sen. Wil Schroder II and Dr….