Gallup poll shows older Americans happier in Hawaii, Arizona; Kentucky near bottom of list
The Rural Blog Older Americans are happiest in Hawaii and least happy in West Virginia and Kentucky, says the annual…
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Bruce Battaglia’s Friday picks for Turfway Park
Turfway Park’s Bruce Battaglia provides daily picks and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Friday, Dec. 9…
Newport Independent School District gets $200K math achievement grant to assist students, teachers
The Newport Independent School District has been awarded a $200,000 state grant to assist students with math and provide professional…
Keven Moore: Deadly Oakland ‘Ghost Ship’ fire underscores importance of fire safety codes
The fire that killed 36 people in the two-story warehouse-turned-artist collective haven nicknamed the “Ghost Ship” and also underground dance…
Dixie Heights boys’ basketball team off to 3-0 start in head coach’s final season
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ken Chevalier’s final season as head coach of the Dixie Heights boys’ basketball…
Find the season’s simpler gifts, Christmas tradition at historic Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg
Families looking for ways to create holiday memories or start a Christmas tradition with children and grandchildren are sure to…
Covington issues request for proposals for contractors for next phases of Licking River Greenway Trail project
The Mayor and City Commission recently approved the issuance of requests for proposals (RFP) to qualified contractors for the construction…
‘Best effort’ gives siblings odds-defying feat of taking top two spots in Turfway Park race
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune A rarity for which there are no statistics occurred on Dec. 3 at Turfway…
An American hero, John Glenn dies at age 95; legendary life as astronaut and Senator
The Columbus Dispatch and other news outlets are reporting that former Sen. John Glenn, an iconic American hero, has died…
Chris McDaniel to serve as chair of the state Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus Leadership once again appointed Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) as chairman of the Senate Appropriations and…
Samantha Ramsey lawsuit settled; family gets $3.5 million, sheriff’s department agrees to policy changes
NKyTribune staff report The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Samantha Ramsey has been settled for $3.5 million….
Holland’s offensive hot hand fuels second half rally as NKU men knock off Eastern Illinois
Lavone Holland’s hot hand in the second half helped Northern Kentucky to an 80-70 victory over Eastern Illinois on Wednesday…
Faith Community Pharmacy, a free service, offers relief to patients caught in a ‘perfect storm’ of need
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Herbert Patrick doesn’t know what he would do if he couldn’t get the medicine he…
House Republican majority announces members who’ll chair House committees, NKY well represented
Kentucky’s House Republican Majority Caucus announced its slate of members poised to chair House committees for the 2017-2018 sessions of…
Government briefs: Erlanger grant, Covington waste/recycling, Villa Hills award, KDA internships
Erlanger gets safety grant for backup cameras The City of Erlanger has received a $3,000 safety grant check from the…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s political future could be behind his late-blooming support of Trump
WASHINGTON – Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin sometimes comes across like Frank Burns in the old, long-running M*A*S*H* television show. He…
Paul Long: Staying motivated to run in the cold isn’t easy; some tips for staying motivated this winter
The writer, actor, musician, and erstwhile comedian Steve Martin once had a routine in which he explained how to become…
Hawkins helps set tone for UK on defense in dominating win over Valparaiso
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune John Calipari knows he can rely on Dominique Hawkins to come through when his…
NKY heroin task force to provide community update; program will focus on topics from four-year plan
The Northern Kentucky Heroin Impact Response Task Force (HIRT) invites the public to a community update and conversation about the…
Ryle football players, coaches receive awards for successful season at annual awards banquet
The NKyTribune will be providing focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Architect of Kentucky Speedway surface redesign is recipient of SMI’s 2016 O. Bruton Smith Award
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor As part of its effort to recognize the success across its premier motorsports facilities,…
WFPL reports what’s been filed so far for General Assembly; Stivers’ focus is ‘economic initiatives’
By Ryland Barton WFPL – Louisville Public Radio Lawmakers have already pre-filed scores of bills ahead of the 2017 legislative…