Energy and Environment Cabinet asks for reconsideration of EPA ruling on carbon emissions
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has filed a petition for reconsideration with the federal Environmental Protect Agency (EPA)…
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Vic Altherr: Christmas is a time to reflect on soldiers far away and issues here at home
Every Christmas my mind goes to our servicemen and servicewomen. I was Army infantry, and the long nights on patrol…
Unofficial champions of the Western Athletic Conference, Cards step up in class to take on Cats
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Forget RPI, power rankings or any of the other metrics used to…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky-Louisville showdown ‘just another game’ for Hawkins, Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dominique Hawkins remembers the first time he experienced the Kentucky-Louisville rivalry. “I was so…
State Christmas for the Fishes program recycles your old holiday tree for helpful natural habitat
Help create habitat for fish while disposing of your old Christmas tree this season with Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Christmas…
Her father’s daughter, Rima David is excited her diner will be part of Covington’s downtown revitalization
By Nick Gonnella NKyTribune contributor Rima David, the owner of Rima’s Diner in Covington, has always honored her late father,…
Prep Sports Notebook: Holy Cross off to 8-1 start in boys’ basketball; Aussie team in local tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Holy Cross boys’ basketball team closed out the first month of the regular…
Billy Reed: UK-U of L rivalry game heaps additional stress on the already stressful holiday season
While our new Governor was merrily whacking away at his predecessor’s Executive Orders a few days ago, he should have…
NKU men blister the nets from long range, post third straight win with rout of Kokomo
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team placed 11 players in the scoring column as it cruised to its third-straight…
SmartHealthToday: Winter provides unique challenges for runners — here are some tips
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Runners are a hardy bunch. Hardy and committed. No matter how committed, though, running during the…
Kentucky State Police urge motorists to buckle up, save lives while driving over the holidays
The Kentucky State Police request a unique Christmas gift from Kentuckians this year. They are asking for the gift of…
West Pike storefront renovation project gets CBC/Urban Partnership grant, funded by Duke Energy
The Covington Business Council and its sister foundation the Urban Partnership have announced the winner of a grant designed to…
Changes — from subtle to significant — coming to Covington’s RiverCenter Boulevard over next three years
Special to NKyTribune Hotel guests, residents and those who work along the Covington riverfront are going to be seeing at…
County-level map shows decline of bees in major ag areas; 30% of croplands rely on pollinators
Researchers at the University of Vermont’s Gund Institute for Ecological Economics have created a county-level map showing that bees are…
Looking back on UK’s return to glory: ‘The Untouchables’ were unstoppable in 1996
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Walter McCarty still shakes his head in disbelief when he thinks about how much…
Lyn Hacker: Giving she likes in abundance, but taking – that takes a lot of getting used to
So it started as an all right kind of day. The sun was out, and that was great, and it…
Bill Straub: Although lagging in polls, there are reasons why the GOP wants Paul to stay in race
WASHINGTON – It’s reached a point where Sen. Rand Paul’s obscure presidential campaign is relying on the kindness of strangers….
Tight end Conrad, cornerback Westry earn third-team All-Freshman team recognition from Athlon
Kentucky tight end C.J. Conrad and cornerback Chris Westry have earned Third-Team Athlon Sports All-Freshman recognition, the publication announced on…
Big Red Machine shortstop Concepcion set for May Opening Day appearance with Freedom
Number 13 will be in town on May 13 for Opening Night of Greater Cincinnati’s Minor League baseball team. Cincinnati…
Kentucky’s Shelby, Louisville’s Burdi, Funkhouser named to preseason All-American team
Kentucky junior third baseman JaVon Shelby has been tabbed third-team preseason All-America by Louisville Slugger, it was announced by Collegiate…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Much-maligned opossum actually one of Kentucky’s most interesting creatures
It’s easy to understand why opossums are held in such low regard. This slow-moving mammal with dingy fur has a…