Jamie Vaught: Sharing favorite recently published nonfiction books you might want to read
In no particular order, here are my favorite new books to share with you: –“Hope: Entertainer of the Century” by…
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Kentucky Division of Forestry sends four firefighters to Oklahoma to help with a wildland blaze
The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) dispatched four firefighters to the 350 Complex Fire to assist the state of Oklahoma…
Report shows about 60 percent of Kentucky’s students go to college — Manual High leads state
Two reports released Thursday from the Kentucky Center for Education and Workforce Statistics (KCEWS) include feedback on recent graduates from…
Economic Inequality Summit convenes tomorrow at NKU, open to public; discussing ‘The Great Divide’
How does economic inequality divide our community? And how do we, as a region, bridge that gap to create a…
Paul Long: Runners have love-hate relationship with the (challenging) Seven Hills of Northern Kentucky
A runner in Northern Kentucky cannot get too far without coming upon a hill. Whether it’s a gentle incline rising…
Half Price Books wants gently used children’s books for its 18th annual Half Pint Library Book Drive
Half Price Books, the nation’s largest family-owned new and used bookstore chain, has launched its 18th annual Half Pint Library…
Prep Sports Notebook: Local basketball standouts playing in senior all-star game on Saturday
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter The leading scorers on the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams that won 9th…
Health Department seeking volunteers for NKY Medical Reserve Corps; orientation this month
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is looking for volunteers to join the Medical Reserve Corps. The Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve…
Villa Madonna teacher Therese Ann Burden, ‘advocate for love,’ dies at 82; taught for 57 years
Villa Madonna alumna Lauren Gieske remembers her beloved teacher, Therese Ann Burden, as a great role model. “She was a…
Saints sweep Geneva, Hetzer surpasses 400 career victories as head baseball coach
Thomas More College head baseball coach Jeff Hetzer picked up his 400th career win Wednesday in the Saints’ Presidents’ Athletic…
Billy Reed: Why not Geno? He’s only the most successful college basketball coach in history
University of Connecticut women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma always has made it clear that he considers himself to be a…
Bill Straub: Rep. Massie’s reflexive Dr. No act is doing his Fourth District constituents a disservice
WASHINGTON – Aficionados of the James Bond film series undoubtedly recall the presence of one Dr. Julius No, the steel-clawed…
Jamie Vaught: A legendary figure, Rupp deserved more balanced portrayal by national media
Over several decades, there have been many national articles about Adolph Rupp and his 1965-66 Wildcats, popularly called “Rupp’s Runts.”…
Keven Moore: You can’t fix stupid, but you can avoid stupid ‘internet challenges’ that can hurt you
Imagine how many times you heard the phrase “If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you?” when you…
Celanese Foundation contributes $30,000 to Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The Celanese Foundation has awarded the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) a $30,000 grant…
Merle Haggard, the working man’s poet, dies on his 79th birthday; hugely influenced American music
“Merle Haggard, the working man’s poet, an architect of the Bakersfield Sound, and a fiercely independent artist who influenced country…
Keith Taylor: Tyler Ulis opts for the NBA Draft, set to ‘open next chapter’ of his playing career
Tyler Ulis is taking his act to the next level. The Kentucky sophomore guard officially declared for the NBA Draft…
U of L levies additional penalties on men’s baskeball program, including loss of two scholarships
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — Continuing to try and stay ahead of the current NCAA investigation into a…
Today is National Walking Day — a good time to start a regular walking regimen to improve your health
SmartHealthToday Team The message of how to improve your health is pretty consistent: Improve your diet and exercise. And when…
NKU to explore possibility of sale of radio station, WNKU-FM, in face of looming state budget cuts
Staff Report NKU President Geoffrey Mearns said in an email distributed campus-wide yesterday that the university will “explore the possibility…
Norse put together hits, but runs harder to come by in doubleheader loss to Morehead State
Nicolette Hayes and Zahrya McFarland each collected three hits for the Northern Kentucky University softball team on Tuesday afternoon as…
Status report on Kenton County’s 5-year-old smoke-free law indicates secondhand smoke still an issue
A report released today by the Tobacco-Free Northern Kentucky coalition and the Northern Kentucky Health Department looks at Kenton County’s…