Halloween presents an opportunity to say bats are terribly misunderstood — here’s why
Bats appear frequently in so many Halloween decorations because many people view them as spooky or scary. That’s a shame,…
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Kentucky Health Cooperative put in ‘rehabilitation’; Department of Insurance takes over daily operations
The Kentucky Department of Insurance (DOI), with the cooperation of the Kentucky Health Cooperative (KYHC), today filed a petition to…
Tom Hammond right at home as host of Breeders’ Cup live broadcast; Lexington is ‘where it belongs’
By Amy Jones-Timoney Special to KyForward Tom Hammond will feel right at home as he serves as the NBC Sports…
Keven Moore: Ghouls and goblins aside, the real risk for Halloween trick-or-treaters has four wheels
Halloween is upon us and those scary ghosts and goblins will soon be descending upon our neighborhoods. And if you…
Increased funding for 9-1-1 call centers among top legislative priorities for Kentucky’s cities, panel told
Kentucky’s cities have placed increased 9-1-1 call center funding at the top of their state legislative wish list for the…
Job-creating small businesses can apply for special state tax credit up to $25k; deadline is Nov. 20
With the new year fast approaching, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is reminding the Commonwealth’s small business owners they…
Prichard Committee issues statement on latest national assessment of Kentucky’s schools
The latest results from the National Assessment for Educational Progress, released Wednesday, show Kentucky’s students performing above national averages in…
Schroder, Denham team up to pre-file legislation to help families save for loved ones with disabilities
Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach joined disability rights advocates Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda to announce details of the enabling legislation…
Jamie Vaught: Casey, Patterson give NBA Raptors a strong Big Blue Kentucky connection
When Dwane Casey’s Toronto Raptors tipped off their regular season Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, his National Basketball Association team…
Norse wrap up home volleyball schedule with Senior Day match Saturday; NKU men, IUPUI score draw
The Northern Kentucky University volleyball team wraps up the home half of the 2015 schedule this weekend with matches against…
Bill Straub: Rand Paul is doubling down on crazy, hanging on to a hopeless presidential campaign
If you dig really, really deep, you may prove able to unearth some rationale or other for Sen. Rand Paul…
Gateway ‘Evening of Gratitude’ celebrates foundation, former president Hughes, donors
Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation celebrated the generosity and dedication of the community, Gateway Founding President, Dr. G. Edward…
Women in Blue: Sales of calendar of NKy’s ‘iron’ policewomen to benefit Women’s Crisis Center
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor They pump iron. They flex muscles. They do one-armed push-ups and one-legged squats. In short,…
Thomas More men clinch PAC soccer championship, No. 1 seed in next week’s tourney
The fourth-ranked Thomas More College men’s soccer team clinched the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) regular-season title and the No. 1…
Region volleyball: Cooper advances to 9th Region final for first time in team history
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After winning their team’s first district title last week, Cooper volleyball players made history…
NKU Athletics Department raises over $30,000 with golf tourney to benefit student-athletes
Northern Kentucky University Athletics’ Go Norse Fund hosted the 2015 Golf Outing presented by Bilz Insurance, Safeco Insurance and Liberty…
Mike Denham: After far too long, society, public policy finally protecting children, victims of violence
As a matter of public policy, domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking and bullying were seldom discussed for much of…
A Thoroughbred’s tale: Lexington-based Runhappy is another Breeders’ Cup feel-good story.
By Liane Crossley KyForward correspondent Thoroughbred racing is full of stories that seem more like fiction than fact. The latest…
Poll: Kentuckians want next governor, legislature to work on reducing health costs, improving health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Reducing the costs of health care and improving the state’s health are two of…
Local boy makes good: As head of St. E Healthcare Ludlow’s Garren Colvin gets job of dreams
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Garren Colvin is the quintessential boy-next-door, complete with boyish good looks, affability and charm. When…
United Way reaches $62 million goal, launches next 100 years with $1 million gain
United Way of Greater Cincinnati has pulled off a major feat in its Centennial year by hitting their goal and…
Boone, Campbell counties among state leaders in motorist collisions with booming deer population
Motorists encounter deer on Kentucky roadways throughout the year but the number of collisions increases in the fall. Almost half…