State unemployment rate for November was 4.8 percent, lower year-over-year; U.S. rate was 4.6
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary unemployment rate for November 2016 was 4.8 percent from a revised 5.1 percent in October 2016,…
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Jim Schmidt’s charming wood-carved Santas have become beloved part of Christmas tradition
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter When Linda Robinson recently relocated from Fort Mitchell to Washington, DC, the only Christmas decorations…
Chapel Hill native and UK freshman Killeya-Jones looking forward to showdown against North Carolina
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Sacha Killeya-Jones knows all about the North Carolina Tar Heels. The Kentucky freshman forward…
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers to serve as 2017 Council on State Governments chair-elect
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers will serve The Council of State Governments this year as the 2017 chair-elect. The CSG…
Kenton County provides information about new administration building, seeks input, at open house
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A wealth of information was available about plans for the new Kenton County Administration…
John Schickel: Celebrating Christmas with the GOP, honoring Dick Roeding and proud of legislative leadership
Recently we had our Boone County GOP Christmas party. It was a great success thanks to a lot of hard…
Turfway Park cancels live racing card for Thursday; facility remains open for simulcasting
Due to expected frigid temperatures, Turfway Park in Florence has canceled live racing for Thurs., Dec. 15. The track will…
Billy Reed: Blunt and self-confident, Earl Cox was known for his love of sports, Kentucky
Editor’s Note: Former long-time Courier-Journal sports editor Earl Cox died Tuesday at the age of 86. Earl Cox was a…
Fort Mitchell family’s Christmas card tradition showcases talented daughter’s designs
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter In 2006, Mark and Darlene Bossert of Fort Mitchell began a new holiday tradition. The…
Man who hits child on way to school turns himself in, charged with hit and run, leaving the scene
The Boone County Sheriff’s office reports an Erlanger man has turned himself in, admitting to hitting a child on her…
Furlong brewing up renovation for Cinci brewery, West Side Brewing, aiming for spring opening
Taking a 1930’s building and combining it with owners who are passionate about brewing great beer, are the keys to…
Hall does little bit of everything for NewCath in final minutes of boys’ basketball win over Newport
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Brennan Hall was a double-figure scorer in Newport Central Catholic’s first three boys’ basketball…
Bruce Battaglia’s Thursday picks for Turfway Park
Turfway Park’s Bruce Battaglia provides daily picks and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Thursday, Dec. 15…
Nancy Grayson, Leo Calderon, join board for the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
Two education leaders from Northern Kentucky have been named to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence, a statewide citizens’ group…
Thomas More’s Institute for Religious Liberty symposium will feature author, orator Joshua Charles
Respected author and orator, Joshua Charles will be the keynote speaker at the Thomas More College Institute for Religious Liberty’s…
Bill Straub: McConnell again placed party above country following election interference by Russia
WASHINGTON – It was some time in early 1987, as I recollect through the haze of almost 30 years, and…
Stay healthy warning: Avoid Salmonella by following these tips for handling your backyard chickens
Over the past few years, outbreaks of Salmonella infections associated with live poultry in backyard flocks have become more common…
Death rates from drug overdoses forging new trend — more now in rural than large metropolitan areas
Death rates from drug overdoses in rural areas have surpassed those in large metropolitan areas, reversing a historical trend, Jeanne…
Gatlinburg wildfires have major impact on livelihoods of thousands of business owners, tourism workers
By Tim Marema and Shawn Poynter The Daily Yonder The deadly fire that struck the resort town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee,…
Keven Moore: Job scammers are bustling — and all they want for Christmas is to steal your identity
December is the month where many of us migrate to the mall and different shopping centers to shop for Christmas….
NKU receives grant from Mexican Consulate for scholarships to help students stay in school
Northern Kentucky University has received a $9,050 grant from the Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis through the IME Fellowship Program to…
Transitions ‘Adopt A Bedroom’ focused on giving residents of WRAP House a place that feels like home
Transitions wants to make WRAP (Women’s Residential Addiction Program) House feel a lot more like home for residents. After 24…