Kentucky by Heart: The day Thomas Clark helped my son with a social studies question and other tidbits
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist During my years teaching fourth grade, students knew that whatever social studies lessons I taught,…
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Thomas More College creates Institute for Higher Education Compliance; pilot conference July 18
Thomas More College announces the formation of the Institute for Higher Education Compliance. The purpose of the Institute can best…
Jamie Vaught: He may be a bit biased, but Grevey likes watching former Wildcats playing in the NBA
For many years, Kevin Grevey has worked as a scout for NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers. And the ex-Kentucky Wildcat All-American…
Seat-belt use in Kentucky about the same as national average; Kenton and Boone above average
Only two Kentucky counties, Boone and Kenton, used seat belts at the national average or above in 2012, according to…
Boone County GOP to wait for resolution of legal matters to discuss asking Tally Smith’s to resign
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Republican Party Monday voted to delay considering asking embattled Commonwealth’s Attorney…
Serena Owen honored as a ‘Community Hero’ by the Marguerite Casey Foundation
Serena Owen of Elsmere has been honored as a Cesar Chavez Day Community Hero by the Equal Voice News in…
Tom Haggard: Budget cuts for after school and summer programming is just wrong; they do work
In a news conference recently detailing President Trump’s budget proposal to Congress, Director of the Office of Management and Budget…
Green Umbrella members get Duke grants to advance local food accessibility, distribution, rescue
Imagine a place where food isn’t wasted, where it’s easy to find locally sourced food, and where healthy, locally-grown food…
TAX DAY: It’s April 18 this year; here are fun facts to lighten your mood as you sort through the code
No one likes Tax Day, except for accountants and Uncle Sam. In fact, disdain for filling out forms and forking…
Walton-Verona schools recognized by national group as among ‘Best Communities for Music Education’
Walton-Verona Independent Schools in Kentucky are being recognized by The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation as Best Communities…
St. E Healthcare donation for external defibrillators to four community organizations can save lives
St. Elizabeth Healthcare donated $30,000 to four community organizations and athletic trainers in Northern Kentucky to purchase at least 20…
State budget office reports General Fund receipts fell over third quarter by 11.4 percent; road fund up
The Office of State Budget Director reported today that March’s General Fund receipts fell 11.4 percent compared to March of…
‘Chalk the Walk’ at Women’s Crisis Center Covington; events set for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Women’s Crisis Center is hosting a Chalk the Walk event on April 11th from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the WCC Covington…
Three finalists named for vacant District Court judgeship for Bracken, Fleming and Mason counties
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Justice Michelle M. Keller on behalf of Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton…
Pringle providing leadership for UK defense focused on stopping the run this spring
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune It didn’t take Naquez Pringle long to make an impact for Kentucky last season….
NKY Children’s Advocacy Center to plant pinwheels Tuesday to raise awareness of child abuse, neglect
The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center (NKYCAC), and Chuy’s Mexican Food will be “Planting Pinwheels” to honor children in Northern…
NKY Forum: Kentucky Youth Advocates’ Terry Brooks will lead discussion on childhood poverty
Terry Brooks, longtime director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, will discuss childhood poverty in our region, the state, and the nation…
NKY Tri-ED names former Florence administrator Wingo to new economic development services post
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED has announced that Patricia “Pat” Wingo has joined Northern Kentucky Tri-ED as Director, Local Economic Development Services….
Secretary Grimes welcomes new citizens at naturalization ceremony, encourages engagement
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes welcomed and congratulated new United States citizens at a naturalization ceremony last week at…
Toyota announces record $1.33 billion investment in Kentucky plant for next generation vehicle
A $1.33 billion investment- the highest of any automaker in Kentucky and the second-largest in state history- will make Toyota…
Mark Ihrig: Communication lifeline to First Responders
First responders rely on the County’s emergency communications system to protect the public and for their personal safety. The communications…
Children, Inc. believes in high quality child care; proof is in ten Five Star rated programs
Children, Inc. believes high quality child care is a right not a privilege. This belief has driven the organization to…