Gayle Pille: 17-year-old ‘citizen scientist’ Kimmy Birrer monitors nest boxes, meets Tree Swallows
Kimmy Birrer of Villa Hills got more than she bargained for when she volunteered to monitor the Eastern Bluebird nest…
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Kentucky linebacker Josh Forrest chosen in the sixth round of NFL Draft by L.A. Rams
Kentucky linebacker Josh Forrest was chosen by the Los Angeles Rams in the sixth round of the National Football League…
Ryle High School’s Brainy Bots shine at FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship competition
Ryle High School’s Brainy Bots FTC robotics team earned Top Six honors in the 2016 FIRST Tech Challenge World Championship…
David Hawpe: Higher education should prepare students for a lifetime of living and learning
The Founders Day speech at Lindsey Wilson College: I want to talk about the special virtue of the small liberal…
Operation Samalama: Verona native, Navy veteran joins friends on mission to run 1500-miles for vets
By Dan Guttridge Special to NKyTribune Matt Peace, U.S. Navy veteran and native of Verona has completed yet another mission….
Former Kentucky men’s basketball standout Ed Davender dies at age 49
Former Kentucky men’s basketball player Ed Davender died Thursday night after suffering a heart attack earlier in the week. He…
YWCA awards ten Mamie Earl Sells scholarships, one goes to Janiah Miller of Newport
Ten high school females have been awarded scholarships through the YWCA’s Mamie Earl Sells Scholars program. Presented by Kroger, the…
Bevin appoints NKYians Carey, Wessels to tax appeals board; Brunson to housing corporation
Gov. Bevin has announced appointments that include three from Northern Kentucky: Marcus Carey and Carlo Wessels have been appointed to…
Prep Sports Notebook: Tennis teams put streaks on the line in regional tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Several interesting story lines will be unfolding during the high school tennis post-season…
Toyota gives $1 million to Georgetown College to support scholarships for STEM students
As Yogi Berra put it, “the future ain’t what it used to be.” The same could be said for manufacturing,…
Silent art auction and art sale to benefit Rabbit Hash General Store restoration at Florentine Event Center
A silent art auction and art sale — Art for Rabbit Hash — benefitting the restoration of the iconic Rabbit…
Redwood School focused on collaboration, opportunities in program for leaders of nonprofits
Over 30 leaders representing various nonprofits and businesses in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area attended a regional Nonprofit Organization…
Gov. Bevin veto cuts $150,000 in funding in each of the next two years for Riverfront Commons project
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Riverfront Commons will lose $150,000 in state funding in each of the next two…
Excellence in Education honors outstanding achievements; top honors to Weidinger, Hughes
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A grand night for celebrating Excellence in Education drew a big crowd including state dignitaries…
Former NKY Chamber president Steve Stevens named CEO of Kentucky Association of Realtors
The Kentucky Association of REALTORS (KAR) has named Steve Stevens as its Chief Executive Officer, effective May 17, 2016. Stevens…
Hera Biolabs to establish new headquarters in Lexington, investment of $1.8 million will add 23 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray have announced Hera BioLabs Inc., will establish a new headquarters and create…
Lyn Hacker: Birthday looming and taking inventory, my best life lesson was ‘Consider the Source’
With my birthday looming on the horizon, I’ve lately been looking back at my time here on my home planet,…
Billy Reed: It’s always good to wager on experience when handicapping Kentucky Derby prospects
Here is one of the better gambling tips you’ll receive between now and the first Saturday in May: Beware of…
NKU hosts final weekend softball series, Norse baseball traveling to Milwaukee
The Northern Kentucky University softball team will open up the final weekend home series of the season when the Norse…
Legislative Ethics Commission says spending on lobbying during legislative session may set a record
Businesses, organizations, and legislative agents spent $7.5 million lobbying in the first three months of the 2016 General Assembly, and…
Colonel De Gourmet Herbs and Spices to open retail location at the site of world headquarters today
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The fourth retail location for Colonel De Gourmet Herbs and Spices opens in Fort…
Full roster of activities for teens and children at the Boone County Public Library branches in May
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of May. A…