State racing commission seeks more regulations on ‘historical race wagering’ despite looming lawsuit
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission wants to implement additional regulations on historical racing even though a legal challenge to betting…
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Burdened by unhealthy policyholders, cuts in subsidies, Kentucky Health Cooperative to close
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Health Cooperative, which sold 75 percent of the policies bought through the…
Judge-Executive Pendery reminds Campbell taxpayers of new rates, discount if paid in November
In his latest newsletter, Judge-Executive Steve Pendery reminds Campbell County taxpayers of new tax rates that will appear in tax…
First female Master Distiller helping bring back Golden Age of Kentucky’s signature drink
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor From all outward appearances, Marianne Barnes would seem to be an unlikely candidate to be…
Wildcats, Calipari welcome over 80 NBA scouts to nationally televised open practice session
For the second year in a row, Kentucky held an open preseason practice. For the second year in a row,…
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse men battle to tie with UIC; Laumann gets golden goal, Player of Week
The Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer team (6-4-2, 3-1-2 Horizon League) fell to UIC (6-3-2, 3-0-1 Horizon League) 1-0 in…
Have an industrial hemp pilot project idea? Applications are open, says Ag Commissioner Comer
Applications are open to farmers, processors, universities, and others interested in conducting an industrial hemp pilot project in 2016, Agriculture…
Nugget, a 21-year-old palomino pony horse, works hard on last day at Belterra Park, headed for farm life
Most individuals on their final day of work get to take things easy. That wasn’t the case for Nugget, the…
Gateway partners with Homeland Security on campaign to increase cybersecurity awareness
Gateway Community and Technical College is partnering with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Stop.Think.Connect.™ Campaign. The campaign is…
SmartHealthToday: Halloween isn’t the healthiest of holidays but some candies are better than others
By SmartHealthToday Team With all of the sugar, extra fat and calories hanging around during the Halloween season, it’s hard…
Our Rich History: Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., the civil rights movement, and NKy’s leadership
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune Third in a series This is the third in a series on…
Center for Great Neighborhoods seeks nominations for Covington community leader awards
The Center for Great Neighborhoods has opened nominations for our 2015 Community Leader Awards, and we invite you to share…
Gayle Pille: Family-friendly program teaches all about our ‘tigers of the sky,’ the Great Horned Owl
They are frequently referred to as the “Tiger of the Sky” for their fierce demeanor. Get too close to nesting…
Billy Reed: Untrue and unfair — SI’s report that UofL sports culture is ‘dangerous to women’
A few weeks ago, I introduced Tom Jurich at the first Women In Sports Heroes banquet sponsored by the Louisville…
Notre Dame places fourth in Kentucky high school girls’ state golf tournament
Notre Dame placed fourth in the Kentucky high school girls’ state golf tournament at Bowling Green Country Club with a…
Friends of Covington announce winners of 24th annual neighborhood beautification awards
This year marks the 24th year that the Friends of Covington will honor home owners and business owners with Beautification…
Ludlow’s Circus Mojo receives federal grant to help export its circus arts vocational program
Circus Mojo has received a grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade and Export Promotion that will allow…
Brothers make big plays for Cooper in 27-21 win over district rival Ryle
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
Finger injury sidelines UK forward Willis, will not participate in NBA open practice combine
Kentucky men’s basketball junior forward Derek Willis will miss the next two weeks after suffering a finger injury on his…
It’s Bullying Prevention Month; take the online ‘I want to be a school safety Superhero’ pledge
October is Bullying Prevention Month and Kentucky Center for School Safety proudly announces the theme for Kentucky Safe Schools Week…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Cooler waters, temps signal start of fall largemouth bass season
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune The orange tint in the tops of mature trees portend what is coming our…
Friday Football Roundup: Highlands breaks losing streak with win in district game
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…