The Rural Blog: Painkillers make the pain go away, and that’s why the opioid epidemic persists
One of the biggest barriers to beating the nation’s opioid epidemic, which is disproportionately rural, could be that the painkillers…
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Logging by far deadliest job in U.S.; fishing, pilots/flight engineers next, says U.S. Labor Dept.
Logging remained the deadliest job in 2015, says a report by the U.S. Department of Labor. Overall, the U.S. had…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Home Cafe & Marketplace is showcase for locally grown products
Home Café & Marketplace in Bowling Green, Kentucky is a showcase for how locally grown products can be used tastefully…
Billy Reed: It looks like it will be business as usual, for Cats, Cards as the new year rings in
As the hue and cry over hoops momentarily gives way to the arrival over Christmas, my take on Louisville’s 73-70…
Mike Denham: Thanks for all your support as legislative career ends — ‘not one time was I denied’
To the People of Bracken, Fleming, Mason and Robertson Counties: Thank you so much for the honor and privilege to…
Old Time Kentucky: Remembering when state revelers welcomed the New Year by anvil firing
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist More than a few of our Kentucky forebears who sang “Silent Night” didn’t practice what…
Shoe delivery trips up convicted Covington heroin dealer now facing up to 38 years in prison
NKyTribune staff report It took more than a year to get heroin dealer Donte Little off the streets of Covington…
Covington implements ‘Lienholder Notification’ web-based system; ensuring compliance with code
The City of Covington implemented a Lienholder Notification system providing the public with information pertaining to properties in Covington with…
NKY Health Department encourages flu vaccinations; offered by appointment at county health centers
NKy Tribune staff The Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging those who have not already done so to get a…
State-owned marina at Lake Malone closed due to safety issues; all other amenities remain open
The Kentucky Department of Parks announced today that, due to safety concerns, the state-owned marina at Lake Malone State Park…
Local CEO co-authors book to help middle, high School families navigate college planning process
College and Beyond, LLC Founder and CEO Dan Bisig has co-authored a book designed to help middle school and high…
Our Rich History: Historic Nativity scene at Basilica had storied beginnings in rural North Dakota
by Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune It’s Christmas at the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. It is a…
KSP says former leader of ‘Cornbread Mafia,’ fugitive ‘Johnny’ Boone arrested in Canada
An extensive eight-year fugitive investigation into the location of John “Johnny” Boone, led the U.S. Marshals Service to a small…
CVG presents ‘Live Art’ by father-son duo Kevin and Jack Kelly — two pop murals in Concourse B
Local artists, and father and son duo, Kevin T. and Jack Kelly are performing live art in Concourse B at…
Santa Flight: NORAD will be keeping satellite tracking on ‘Jolly Ol’ Elf’ travels tonight — follow along
The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 61st Anniversary of tracking Santa’s yuletide journey. The NORAD Tracks Santa…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Use your old Christmas tree to make new fish habitat in lakes across the state
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Those who enjoy a natural pine, cedar, spruce or fir tree for Christmas often…
Old Time Kentucky: Christmas report of soldier’s Pearl Harbor demise was greatly exaggerated
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist The Hamlin home in Harlan was joyless seventy-five Christmases ago. On Dec. 16, 1941, Green…
Covington City Commission adds 10 paramedics, three police officers, both departments fully staffed
On Tuesday evening, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the hiring of three police officers to its Police Department and…
Cats take four-day break to celebrate Christmas with family and friends following loss to Cards
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Following Kentucky’s 73-70 loss at Louisville earlier this week, Kentucky’s players and coaches returned…
Gov. Bevin appoints Ison to replace Rothenburger as Judge/Executive of Shelby County
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced that Danny R. Ison has been appointed as County Judge/Executive of Shelby County, effective Jan….
Kentucky Horse Park among two finalists for 2022 FEI World Equestrian Games, held every four years
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) announced Lexington, Kentucky and the Kentucky Horse Park as an official candidate to host the…
Chef Foster: As a restaurant owner I ask you — where should you be on Christmas?
The Sage Rabbit, my restaurant in Lexington, will be closed for Christmas Eve day and evening service and my first…