Prichard Committee takes closer look at statewide ‘report card,’ cites bright spots, concerns
This year’s statewide assessment and accountability results, released last week, show some exciting progress for Kentucky’s students toward college and…
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UK releases ‘Campus Attitudes Toward Safety’ report; too many remain reluctant to report sexual assaults
As part of its commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in campus safety, University of Kentucky officials have released an executive summary of the 2016 Campus…
Residential child-caregivers who provide for foster children with high-level needs get rate increase
A rate increase went into effect October 1 for residential child-caring facilities in Kentucky that care for foster children with…
Fernando Figueroa: Reflecting on his first few months at helm of Gateway and his ‘listening tour’
It’s hard to believe I’m completing my second month at Gateway. I can honestly say that I have never felt…
16-year-old Dixie High School student Lauren Hudson publishes debut novel, ‘The Ascension’
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Separated at birth, 15-year-old triplets, Felix Anchor and his sisters, Jinx and Desdemona, are reunited…
BBB Trends: Wake up, cut through the noise and protect your ID — shred and mind your trash
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Today’s thieves are ruthless when it comes to acquiring personal information such as a…
Report says hospital charity care and care to uninsured are down 77 percent since reform
An ongoing report of federal health reform’s effect on Kentucky says hospitals have significantly less charity care and care to…
Old Time Kentucky: Little remains of Viola ammunition plant once among the state’s largest
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist EDITOR’S NOTE: The author’s late father, Berry Craig Jr., served aboard a rocket-firing Landing Craft…
In the Hunt: Cards still alive for playoff, title shot despite coming up short in thrilling loss at Clemson
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Louisville’s football team lost the biggest regular season game in program history, but…
myNKY Nano Grants help promote events throughout Northern Kentucky; a little goes a long way
By John Fox NKY Thrives A $250 contribution might not sound like a lot of money when you’re planning an…
Outdoor Adventure Clubs offers urban teens the benefits of positive outdoor experiences
Special to NKyTribune One Saturday, Outdoor Adventure Clubs led a group of urban teens on a kayaking adventure. The group…
Terry Brooks: The ripple effect, or how one good thing might lead to . . .solving child poverty perhaps?
You remember, don’t you? You’re that twelve-year old kid on a hot summer day. You and your friends are exploring…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky gives effort, but lacks discipline in 34-6 loss to top-ranked Alabama
TUSCALOOSA — Kentucky came into its second road game of the year with a different mindset than it did three…
One playhouse at a time, Boone County students are engaged in hands-on learning — for a purpose
What started as a geometry project is changing the lives of kids in Boone County Schools and reshaping the educational…
UpTech 5 cohort features diverse startups with strong regional focus; an ‘innovative invitation’
By Hannah Purnell NKY Thrives Jonathan “JB” Woodruff was in the process of changing hats one recent morning at UpTech’s…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Pay a visit to Mammoth Cave Transplants, one of KFB’s Roadside Markets
Let’s head to Brownsville KY to visit Mammoth Cave Transplants, one of Kentucky Farm Bureau’s Certified Roadside Markets. Kentucky is…
Independence woman killed in rollover accident on Interstate 75 in Walton Saturday, two others injured
An Independence woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 75 in Walton Saturday afternoon. Boone County Sheriff’s…
Madcap puppets Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Trick or Treat among BCPL October activities for kids, teens
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of September. A…
Northern Kentucky Forum: If you aren’t worried about personal cybersecurity, you should be
The Northern Kentucky Forum’s next public service program will look at cybersecurity — and how you can protect yourself from…
Conner extends winning streak with 34-14 comeback victory over Lloyd
The NKyTribune will be providing focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra announces its 25th season, returns to ‘Old KY Home’ for four concerts
Special to the NKyTribune Twenty-four years ago this Fall, the Northern Kentucky Symphony, now the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, (KSO) took…
Friday Football Roundup: Donnelly ignites Brossart rally with three touchdowns in third quarter
The NKyTribune will be providing focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…