Celebrating National Community College month, KCTCS offers ten facts about its students
April is National Community College Month and students at the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System…
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EatKentucky: Frisch’s new primetime burger line is a far cry from the old, reliable Big Boy
By Alan Cornett Special to NKyTribune The Frisch’s restaurant name goes back over a hundred years in the Cincinnati area….
Kentucky storyteller, author and intuitive, Thomas Freese, featured at long-running metaphysical event
While some folks collect stamps and coins, Louisville’s Thomas Freese collects stories of the other-worldly sort. “I collect the true…
Commentary: For our good health, Kentucky’s immunization policies must keep up with innovation
By Dr. Kyle Keeney Special to NKyTribune Advances in medicine have made the world a much healthier place. From diagnostic…
Jamie Vaught: Sharing more recently published nonfiction books for your reading pleasure
Second of two-parts — Sharing recently-published nonfiction books, in no particular order, for your reading pleasure: –“Andy & Don: The…
One-stop shop, Benefind, isn’t; causes confusion, loss of benefits for thousands of Kentuckians
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News On Feb. 29, Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration launched a new one-stop-shopping website for state…
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…
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…