20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball raises $90k for American Cancer Society in Northern Kentucky
Some 300 attendees and volunteers turned out to support the fight against cancer for the 20th Anniversary Striders’ Ball event…
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Kentucky experience follows trend as small business owners’ ‘optimism’ index dropped a bit last month
The National Federation of Independent Business’ widely-watched Small Business Optimism Index dropped 1.3 points last month to 94.8 with only…
Thomas More’s Scafe named South Region Coach of Year; three Saints on All-South Region team
Thomas More College head football coach Regis Scafe has been named South Region Coach of the Year by the internet…
Newport Independent School District awarded $1.5 m grant to purchase iPads, laptops
The Newport Independent School District has been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant that will be used to purchase laptop…
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes 2016-17 deer season dates, changes in elk hunting
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission proposed the dates of the 2016-2017 deer seasons, changes to deer zones and slight…
Pair of career-high scoring performances propel Briscoe to latest SEC Freshman of Week Award
Kentucky freshman guard Isaiah Briscoe was tabbed the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week on Monday after averaging a team-best…
Boone County Sheriff Helmig encourages citizens with permits to carry firearms for safety
Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig recently posted this letter on the department’s Facebook page addressing what he believes are the…
Sports Notes: Even in a year that saw teams with losing records rewarded, UK left out of bowl mix
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Let’s just call it adding insult to injury, the announcement of the various bowl…
Matt Bevin sworn in as 62nd governor of Kentucky at traditional midnight ceremonies in Capitol Rotunda
Staff Report Matt Bevin became Kentucky’s 62nd governor at a special swearing-in at midnight in the state Capitol Rotunda. The…
Kentucky by Heart: With simple acts of kindness, Centre coach, players prove to be real winners
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Good things are happening with the Centre College football program these days. Some are measured…
Myths about the common cold abound; truth is, chicken soup can help, hand-washing is still best
Cold and flu season is here, and the lack of a cure for the common cold has helped sustain much…
Gayle Pille: Are there Fairy Diddles in your backyard? Hard not to love these nocturnal creatures
A friend was checking his nest boxes recently when he noticed a wren house had chew marks around the entry…
In last day as governor, Beshear grants 197 pardons, six commutations after extensive review
In his final executive action before leaving office, Gov. Steve Beshear today granted 197 pardons and 6 commutations to individuals…
In pitch competition final, TriBlue Engineering takes first place for natural gas purification startup
TriBlue Engineering, a Lexington-based startup that developed an efficient system to clean low-quality natural gas, won first place and a…
300th Kentucky school receives certified Energy Star status, making state second nationally
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) and the Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) today announced a milestone that has…
Samuel T. Wright of Letcher County sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court, takes 7th district seat
Justice Samuel T. Wright III was formally sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky today by…
UK President Capilouto says mural of ‘important work of art’ will be placed in a more complete context
UK President Eli Capilouto sent a campus wide email to the university community about the controversial historic murals at Memorial…
Governor-Elect Matt Bevin appoints Charles G. Snavely Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary
Governor-Elect Matt Bevin has announced the appointment of Charles G. Snavely as Secretary of the Energy and Environment Cabinet. Snavely,…
Former UK defensive catalyst Art Still formally inducted into College Football Hall of Fame Tuesday
Art Still, whose dominance at defensive end helped lead Kentucky to some of its greatest moments in school history, will…
Fort Knox hospital – one of oldest Army hospitals in nation – to be replaced; $80M designated for new one
The recently signed National Defense Authorization Act will provide $80 million to build a new 102,000 square-foot medical facility in…
In keeping with the holiday spirit, Freedom Stocking Stuffer ticket packs include free sandwiches
The Florence Freedom and Chick-fil-A at Houston Road have partnered together to make this year’s Stocking Stuffer holiday ticket packs…
James A. Ramage Civil War Museum in Fort Wright hosts Civil War Christmas event this weekend
Celebrate Christmas of yesteryear with the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum on Sunday, Dec. 13 from noon to 5…