Lifting federal ban on funding needle-exchange programs hasn’t yet benefitted Kentucky
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s top Republicans in…
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KY’s tourism industry loses $432m in August revenues, prompting legislation for later school start
The drop in tourism business in August from July in 2014 cost the Kentucky economy $432 million. The tourism industry…
Kentucky by Heart: Bryant book inspires memories of childhood experiences in a NKy family tobacco patch
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune contributor I reflected on my youth around the family tobacco farm recently while reading Farming in…
Dr. Theodore Miller: Commit to Quit — smoking has consequences yet KY ranks #1 in adults who smoke
Kentuckians are proud when their basketball teams reach the top of national polls. But leading the country in other rankings…
Kentucky Symphony annual gala offering Miami Vice: KSO Style; here are some fashion tips . . .
The Kentucky Symphony offers a lift in its Testarossa time machine to experience the flavor, fashion and fun of South…
SmartHealthToday: What makes a happy marriage? Here are 10 tips . . .
SmartHealthToday Team Now that Valentine’s Day is behind us, it doesn’t mean we still don’t have to work on our…
Walton-Verona wrestlers prepare for state tournament after strong performance in Region 6 qualifier
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Placing second in the Region 6 wrestling tournament last weekend was a big…
Grant County approves needle exchange, paves the way for NKy Health Department program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Grant County Fiscal Court Monday voted in favor of a needle exchange program,…
Gateway’s Human Services to host program fair and awards on Wednesday at Two Rivers Gym
Gateway Community and Technical College Human Services will host a program fair and awards on Feb. 17, from 4:45 –…
Keith Taylor: Top player in the nation? Calipari building a case for UK point guard Tyler Ulis
John Calipari is building a case for Tyler Ulis. The Kentucky coach not only thinks Ulis should be in the…
Norse men celebrate Senior Day Tuesday as six make final regular season home court appearance
Northern Kentucky will celebrate Senior Day Tuesday as the Norse honor six men’s basketball players in a pregame ceremony before…
People in the News: GCF president to speak, KCTCS president appointed to national board
President of Greater Cincinnati Foundation to speak on philanthropy Ellen Katz, president and CEO of Greater Cincinnati Foundation, will speak…
Christine Luken: Plan now to put your tax refund to good use — get traction by paying off debt
Getting a tax refund this year? Don’t just blow that money! Instead, use your tax refund to gain some financial…
Boone Fiscal Court chooses local business over low bidder; cites community commitment in decision
Sometimes it pays to take your case to court – Fiscal Court, that is. At its Tuesday, Feb 2, meeting,…
Our Rich History: In recognition of Black History Month, National Inventors Day — three NKy inventors
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have a rich heritage of invention and innovation. Our region’s…
Daily Yonder: Quitting was always on a coal miner’s mind, but there was just one problem . . .
By Gary Bentley Special to NKyTribune Three-hundred feet below the surface in the hammering din of a jack-leg drill, air…
Spring forest fire hazard season hazard to begin soon in Kentucky; burning restrictions to be in effect
It may seem unusual to talk about wildfires when Kentucky has had such a run of cold, wet weather. How…
Village Players of Fort Thomas announce cast for Girls of Garden Club performance starting in April
The Village Players of Fort Thomas is pleased to announce the cast for Girls of the Garden Club written by…
Former Gov. Beshear fights back — forms tax-exempt organization to oppose Bevin’s disconnect of Kynect
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Steve Beshear, the Democrat who was the only Southern governor to expand Medicaid and…
Want to buy a bison? Big Bone Lick park has two calves for sale; sealed bids accepted ’til noon Feb. 29
The Kentucky Department of Parks is offering two bison calves for sale by auction. The department is accepting sealed bids…
KSP says weather conditions can change rapidly, be prepared, watch for stranded motorists
Kentuckians will see a change in weather conditions that may impact their evening driving plans and morning commute. KSP asks…
Legislative Briefs: Education standards bill clears key Senate panel; House approve ‘revenge porn’ measure
Legislation to revamp how academic standards are set in public elementary, middle and high schools could be taken up by…