Kentucky by Heart: Life-defining roles of student and teacher a matter for both joy and excitement
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When schools go back in session for another year, as they are now, it always…
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Northern Kentucky Education Council gets Gates Foundation grant for ‘Resilient and Ready’ initiative
The Northern Kentucky Education Council (NKYEC) has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to…
Keith Taylor: UK running back Boom Williams focused on staying healthy, finishing games
Stanley “Boom” Williams knows what the difference has been in Kentucky’s 14 losses during the past two years and said…
Feds say there’s no proof flossing improves oral health; dentists say it’s low risk, low cost, so do it
Flossing might help you have better oral health. But there’s no proof of it, despite decades of recommendations by dental…
Northern Kentuckians stuck at work now have a wide range of options for lunch, courtesy of Mr. Delivery
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Having lunch delivered at work usually means pizza, or, with a little luck, Chinese…
Kentucky Humanities Council offers travel grants to KY Book Fair — schools should apply by Aug. 31
Registration is open for the Kentucky Humanities Council’s Kids Day at the Kentucky Book Fair, which features programs for students…
Gov. Bevin adjusts pay of ‘front line workers’ — including social workers, corrections officers
The Governor’s Office has announced that “in an effort to retain and recruit social workers, and to fulfill Gov. Matt…
Gov. Matt Bevin’s most recent appointments to boards include Kenton Police Chief Spike Jones
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Michael D. “Spike” Jones, Arthur E. Ealum,…
Construction set to begin on new bridge in Newport; span on Waterworks Road closed since February
Construction of a new bridge over Taylor Creek on Waterworks Road (CS 1193) in Newport will begin August 22. Rob…
2016 Prep Football Previews: Ludlow quarterback is team leader in every sense of the word
The NKyTribune will be providing focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Registration open for Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment in Lexington
Registration is now open for the annual Governor’s Conference on Energy and the Environment to be held Sept. 21-22, 2016,…
Old Time Kentucky: Simpsonville Slaughter, not in most history books, should be remembered
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist The “Simpsonville slaughter” is not in most history books. But a state historical society marker…
Libraries a source of enjoyment, education and inspiration for four generations of the McDavid family.
By Karen Hemle Special to the NKyTribune Can you imagine Boone County without a library? Sounds horrifying, but it is…
Commentary: Responsibility to share information at odds with protecting privacy of students, faculty
By Eli Capilouto Special to NKyTribune Our University has been involved in a series of legal actions regarding open records…
Prep Sports Notebook: Local soccer standouts on watch lists for All-American Games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Three soccer players in Northern Kentucky will begin their senior season this week on…
Ft. Thomas’ Luke Fedders places in Top Ten at U.S. Arabian Horse Show, continues family tradition
By Melinda Zemper Special to NKyTribune Luke Fedders of Fort Thomas knows his horse well. The 11-year-old and sixth grader…
New players Braulio Torres-Perez, Shaun Cooper fuel Freedom victory over Gateway
New Players Lift Freedom to Victory Over Gateway Key series-clinching win catalyzed by Braulio Torres-Perez and Shaun Cooper Braulio Torres-Perez…
Our Rich History: Family memories of life and times on the home front in our region during WW II
By John Schlipp Special to the NKyTribune The recent broadcast of Ken Burns’ documentary film, The Roosevelts: An Intimate History…
NKY Chamber annual dinner on Sept. 15 will honor banker Tom Tilmes with Pieschel (MVP) Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber annual dinner will be held Sept. 15 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center. The event will…
SmartHealthToday: Don’t believe these insomnia myths; if you aren’t sleeping well, get expert help
SmartHealthToday Team It’s 3 a.m. and you’re wide awake. Maybe it’s the television throwing light across your bedroom or the…
Krohn Conservatory to hold Summer Celebration and ParkGames closing ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21
Krohn Conservatory will offer a fun day for the celebration of the Summer Celebration and ParkGames Closing Ceremony on Sunday,…
The kind and quiet life of Mary Lou Schroeder remembered; son David appreciated her empathy
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter David Schroeder remembers coming home from the first grade, telling his mother about a classmate…