As Derby approaches, it’s time to brush up on the special lingo of Thoroughbred horse racing
By Liane Crossley NKYTribune correspondent To the uninformed, horse racing lingo must sound like a foreign language. Casual fans listening…
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Former White Sox prospect, Covington native Isler to pitch for Freedom this year
Former Chicago White Sox prospect and Covington native Zach Isler has signed to play for the Florence Freedom. “It’s fun…
Kentucky hunters seeking to enter elk hunt quota facing April 30 deadline for applications
Hunters interested in entering this year’s elk hunt quota have until midnight (EST) on April 30 to buy applications. Hunters…
NKU: Board of Regents approve three percent undergraduate tuition increase — and more fees
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents approved a three percent increase in undergraduate tuition for 2016-2017 during its meeting…
CVG, Kelly O’Leary Center, team with community partners to help kids on Autism Spectrum SOAR
On Saturday, April 30, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) will host its fifth SOAR (Starting Our Adventure Right) event….
State, national health officials say potential exists for Kentucky to have Zika virus outbreak
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While all 388 Zika virus cases confirmed in the continental U.S., including six in…
Gov. Bevin revamps KY Horse Racing Commission, names 11 new members, including two from NKY
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced twelve new members, including two Northern Kentuckians, to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and a…
Paul Long: Chris Herren ran small race for big purpose; daughter Tessa, in stroller, crosses line first
Chris Herren won a small 5K race in Erlanger on Saturday. He ran a pretty good time, too: 17:02, which…
Jamie Vaught: Baseball fans will find lots to like at Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum
If you are a baseball fan, you certainly will enjoy a popular attraction at the Great American Ball Park in…
Boone County Public Library May calendar for adults features MAYhem and a chance to set a world record
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of May. Some…
Turnpike Partnerships is all about making the right connections to accelerate health research
The Kentucky Life Sciences Council (KLSC) and MassBio have launched the Kentucky – Massachusetts Turnpike, a partnership designed to foster…
Gov. Bevin exercises vetoes, says budget ‘restores fiscal responsibility,’ flexibility to manage resources
Wednesday was the final day for Governor Bevin to exercise vetoes on items included in the budget passed in the…
State champion distance runner dealing with injury in final high school season
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ethan Shuley’s high school running career may have been cut short by a…
Bill Straub: Democrats barely offer a fight in 1st District as GOP dominates Congressional race
WASHINGTON – The First Congressional District in far western Kentucky, so far to the left on a road map that…
Prichard Committee weighs in on final outcomes of legislative session — some positive news
The Prichard Committee’s statement: Governor and General Assembly Maintain and Strengthen Key Investments in P12 Education We thank members of…
Keith Taylor: Mitchell takes full responsibility for ‘upheaval’ but deserves chance to end disruption
Building a program came easy for Matthew Mitchell. Staying there has been harder than he imagined. It took just three…
Students plant tree seedlings on a surface coal mine to promote reforestation for Arbor Day
Premier Elkhorn, LLC hosted the 2016 Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) Arbor Day event at their Burke #49 surface mining…
Brent Cooper: Support syringe access exchange — our collective health (and lives) are at stake
Before you make up your mind about the proposed syringe access exchange program (aka needle exchange), you need to first…
Kentucky Department of Insurance approves Anthem’s purchase of Cigna Dental Health
The Kentucky Department of Insurance has approved Anthem’s application to purchase Cigna Dental Health of Kentucky, Inc., doing business as…
Former KY Tobacco Settlement Trust Corp exec John-Mark Hack named Commissioner of DMV
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas announced Wednesday John-Mark Hack will serve as Commissioner of the Department of Vehicle…
Idea State U competition awards UofL ‘MoveMe’ top prize of $25k; Owensboro C&TC wins second place
Developers of an app to help people find workout partners and inventors of a waterproof swimwear liner for women each…
New man-made creek near Lake Cumberland so real even the fish can’t tell the difference
Trout anglers will soon be fishing in a man-made creek that looks so real the fish won’t even notice the…