Paul Whalen: Please exercise your right to vote; there are important choices to be made
There is an expression “use it or lose it”. This usually applies to skills and athletics. However, it could apply…
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Kenton County Parks & Recreation Wild Wednesdays! return to Middleton-Mills Park
Kenton County Parks provides an opportunity for Northern Kentuckians to discover the fascinating world of wildlife this summer. From May…
May 21 is Kids to Parks Day at Kentucky State Parks; special events planned at five Bluegrass locations
Kids to Parks Day, celebrated on May 21, is a day devoted to outdoor play, organized by the National Park…
Billy Reed: Dilapidated Pimlico likely to see Nyquist capture second leg of racing’s Triple Crown
As we begin contemplating the second jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown, your first question probably is, “What is a…
Recall of more than 47 million pounds of meat and poultry products includes some sold here
NKyTribune staff report A massive USDA-ordered recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes includes products sold…
Gateway Board recommends approval of budget with stipulations; staff and faculty reductions revealed
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Gateway Community and Technical College Board of Directors recommended approval of the 2016-17…
Dave & Buster’s now hiring for Florence location on Mall Road; 200 positions to fill prior to June opening
Dave & Buster’s, the ultimate entertainment destination, will open its first-ever Kentucky location on Mall Road in Florence Heights in…
Boone County Sheriff warns of another phone scam; involves missed grand jury duty, prepaid gift cards
The Boone County has issued a warning regarding another phone scam in the region. In this one, a caller tries…
Prep Sports Notebook: Highlands softball team has perfect record against local opponents
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The Highlands fast-pitch softball team that has not lost to a Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky uninsured rate drops to 7.5 percent, lower than national average, eight surrounding states
More Kentuckians are gaining health insurance coverage, a trend that has continued since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was implemented…
Kentucky Tourism sees strongest overall economic impact growth in 10 years
Kentucky Cabinet of Tourism, Arts and Heritage Sec. Don Parkinson announced Thursday that Kentucky’s tourism industry has experienced the strongest…
Yeager, Drees and the late Ralph Haile inducted into Northern Kentucky Business Hall of Fame
Builders John Yeager and Ralph Drees and the late banker Ralph Haile were inducted into the Northern Kentucky Business Hall…
Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation awards five Healy Scholarships to local NKU students
Five Northern Kentucky students, all of whom attend NKU, were among those awarded scholarships from the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial…
Covington-based smart technology startup Wyzerr raises $1.5 million to help fuel growth
Wyzerr has announced it raised $1.5 million in new capital to help fuel growth and diversify its product offerings. Covington-based…
Speaker Stumbo files suit to clarify legality of Gov. Bevin’s vetoes, another bill he signed into law
Looking to the courts for clarity on whether Governor Bevin’s recent vetoes—and another bill he signed into law – were…
Bill Straub: McConnell failed to spin his political magic, co-opt Tea Party wing of GOP in Senate
WASHINGTON – It’s now apparent that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has pulled what might be termed a Gregor Samsa,…
Walmart, its Foundation announce giving in KY totaled more than $21.9 million in FY16
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation announced that over the last fiscal year they gave more than $21.9 million in cash…
Region’s business accelerator accepting applications for UpTech 5; seeks to invest up to $500K in startups
UpTech, Greater Cincinnati’s accelerator for data-driven startups, announced today that applications for their fifth cohort, UpTech 5, will open on…
Brothers win regional doubles title in final season together on CovCath tennis team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic senior Jake Haught dropped his tennis racquet and hugged his younger brother,…
NKY Postal carriers food drive is Saturday; residents asked to leave nonperishable food by the mailbox
One of the biggest food drives of the year to benefit low-income families in Northern Kentucky is set for Saturday,…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Gardening can be a real (and wet) roller coaster — and then there’s asparagus
Gardening 2016 is in full swing. I got my seedlings started, transitioned them into larger pots a few days ago,…
Keith Taylor: Incoming freshman class has John Calipari beaming about UK’s prospects next season
Kentucky coach John Calipari isn’t going to the NBA anytime soon. He’s too busy raving about his incoming class as…