Billy Reed: When chasing Kentucky Derby immortality, it’s best not to upset the racing gods
LOUISVILLE – At some point this afternoon, there will be a subtle change of emphasis at venerable Churchill Downs in…
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Kentucky Afield Outdoors: With weather conditions stablizing, state fishing approaching optimal level
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune (This is the seventh installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing…
Conner senior has been an impact player in three sports during his high school career
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Kyler Padgett is looking forward to taking a Caribbean cruise with his family…
Republic Bank partners with RePhil to provide startup opportunities for entrepreneurs
Republic Bank has announced that it is sponsoring and partnering with a new Covington-based organization, RePhil Enterprises, which is designed…
Former Kentucky assistant Whitaker takes over as head coach at Northern Kentucky
Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Ken Bothof announced the hiring of Camryn Whitaker as head coach of the women’s…
Keith Taylor: Veteran ‘hard boot’ Mike Cameron says speed, stamina keys to winning Kentucky Derby
Nothing gets Mike Cameron more excited than horse racing and it doesn’t get any better than the Kentucky Derby. “I…
Running of the Goats: Join the famous Goebel Goats in their journey from the Farmer’s Market to the park
The 1st Annual Running of the Goats will celebrate the first day of the Covington Farmers Market — and there’ll…
Welcome to Horse Country: CVG travelers get a warm, fuzzy experience, uniquely Kentucky-style
If it were anywhere else, the anxious traveler might have to quell their nerves with some over-the-counter psychotropic; but this…
Lewis Donohew: Ultimate irony, the armies that carried off Baalbeck treasures actually saved them
“Over there was the childhood home of Danny Thomas,” the driver told me as our car climbed through Lebanon’s Shouf…
Tom Block: GOP nomination in hand, question becomes how Trump finds path to White House
With Tuesday’s victory in the Indiana Republican Presidential Primary, Donald Trump appears to be the GOP nominee. What seemed like…
Billy Reed: The jury’s still out over the impact of ‘Pharoah Effect’ on the racing game
A popular topic on the Churchill Downs backstretch this week has been the so-called “Pharoah Effect.” That’s the name that…
Health department offering free whooping cough vaccine on May 18; don’t ignore persistent cough
Since November 2015, there have been 230 cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, reported in Boone, Campbell, Grant…
Covington mayoral candidates in public debate hosted by Madison Avenue Christian Church Monday
Madison Avenue Christian Church will sponsor a candidate debate on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. for Covington’s four mayoral…
NKU media students win 11th annual College Movie Festival for short film, ‘Programming’
A short film produced by Northern Kentucky University students took first place in the 11th annual College Movie Festival, the…
John H. Knochelmann, Sr., father of Kenton County Judge-Executive dies at 89, leaves legacy for service
John H. Knochelmann, Sr., father of Kenton County Judge Executive Kris Knochelmann, leaves a legacy that will impact many, particularly…
Former Cincinnati assistant Shumate added to Brannen’s basketball staff at Northern Kentucky
Chris Shumate has been named an assistant coach by Northern Kentucky men’s basketball head coach John Brannen. Shumate joins assistant…
NKY Chamber awarded prestigious ‘Kentucky Certified Chamber’ status, one of only two this year
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives (KCCE) recognized superior achievements and professional excellence among the Commonwealth’s local chambers of commerce…
NKU College of Arts and Sciences dean Katherine Frank leaving for Central Washington University
NKU has announced to faculty and staff that Katherine Frank, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences since 2014,…
Point/ARC president Judi Gerding to receive Friends of Covington award at annual fundraiser May 19
Judi Gerding, president of The Point/Arc of Northern Kentucky, will be honored May 19 with the annual Covington Award, presented…
Elizabeth Lawson says opportunity to portray former slave’s battle for freedom provided personal insights
Lexington actress and Maysville native Elizabeth Lawson will perform “Charlotte Dupuy: Suing for Freedom” on Sunday, May 15, at 2…
NKU wraps up softball regular season with three games at Horizon League foe Youngstown State
The Northern Kentucky University softball team wraps up the 2016 regular season this weekend with a three-game series at Horizon…
Bill Straub: With Trump’s selection assured, election will become a test of America’s maturity
WASHINGTON – Like Sisyphus, Donald J. Trump is considered something of a self-aggrandizing, loud-mouthed jerk who the gods — or…