Trouble Behind Bars: Remedies rare for dangerous jail plagued by death, abuse
Second in a series By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Danny Ray Burden fell asleep in mid-sentence as…
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Broken hand lands Wildcats’ junior guard Hawkins on the sidelines; practice available on ESPNU
Kentucky men’s basketball junior guard Dominique Hawkins will miss the next four weeks after breaking a bone in his right…
Kentucky by Heart: Breast cancer is ‘common denominator’ in group’s shared journey
Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his father, with the take-off points…
Heroes Against Heroin awards honor Chris McDaniel, Ashel Kreutzkamp, Kimberly Wright, two groups
Three individuals and two organizations will be recognized Friday night as Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarians by Transitions, Inc. The awards…
NKU Sports Notebook: Portz, Poore key NKU men; Norse women golfers tied for ninth at Fall Classic
With rounds of 11- and 13-over par, the Northern Kentucky University men’s golf team is ninth in the Cleveland State…
Paul focuses on familiar issues in Florence Rotary address, remains committed to presidential campaign
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For the second time in less than two months the Florence Rotary Club hosted…
Sports Notes: Emotions rolling at The New CWS as Wildcats continue to win the close ones
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Under eight minutes were left in the fourth quarter when Eastern Kentucky quieted what…
Ralph Dusing’s long career involves a successful business, community service and an honor from UC
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune reporter A few years after Ralph Dusing obtained a bachelor’s degree in construction project management from…
Beckfield College in Florence prepares students for major change in the healthcare industry
On Oct. 1, the medical field began a dramatic change by updating the way physicians and hospitals code all diagnoses,…
Powerball gets a do-over — offering better odds of winning a prize and a change to multiply winnings
An updated version of the Kentucky Lottery’s Powerball game is now available. Plays will still cost $2 each but there…
Turfway to Host Breeders’ Cup Simulcast with reserved seating available for Saturday card
Turfway Park will simulcast the Breeders’ Cup World Championships Fri. and Sat., Oct. 30 and 31, with reservations available for…
Pitino plans to concentrate on basketball in wake of new sex scandal rocking Cards’ program
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–Don’t expect any more comments from Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino about the sex…
Kentucky receiver Dorian Baker developing a knack for making big plays down the stretch for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Dorian Baker has always gotten noticed by Kentucky’s coaching staff. Now he’s getting recognized…
Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus schedules summit to discuss Brent Spence Bridge options
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor State Rep. Addia Wuchner and the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus have scheduled a transportation summit…
Holmes’ Shaunda Akemon wins statewide poster contest for Public Service Recognition Week
Holmes High School’s Shaunda Akemon won the statewide Public Service Recognition Week poster competition in the 14-18 age group. The…
New director of state’s Legislative Research Commission weighs in on value of agency
By David Byerman Director, Legislative Research Commission Governor Steve Beshear has proclaimed this week as “Kentucky Public Service Recognition Week,”…
SmartHealthToday: October is Breast Cancer Month, so here’s how to prepare for your mammogram
By Colleen Weinkam For SmartHealthToday October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month so it’s time to think about that mammogram. If…
Rare white Thoroughbred breaks late to post first win at Belterra Park, topping Spaced Out
After a series of three straight second-place finishes at different distances and surfaces Takemetohollywood starred in a winning role at…
Want to ‘Learn to Love Change?’ Join Kara Williams at the next Women’s Initiative breakfast Oct. 22
Kara Clark Williams, founder of Shoestring Stategies, will present “Learning to Love Change” at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce…
Trouble Behind Bars: Deaths in Kentucky jails go largely unnoticed despite one every 15 days
First in a series By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting HAZARD, Ky.—Larry Trent was just one of the…
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse women take down Detroit; men rebound to tie Oakland
The Norse offense dominated the second half against Detroit to help lift the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team over…
Our Rich History: Pope praises monk Thomas Merton whose Kentucky connection led to his burial here
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune This is the second in a series on the connections to Kentucky of…