District Judge Karen Thomas says Carroll County officials can be in contempt in Adam Horine case
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting CARROLLTON, Ky. — It wasn’t unusual to see Adam Horine’s name on…
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Darkness Brewing eyes fall opening in Bellevue, looks to add quality to local craft beer scene
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter The NKy area is home to many breweries, most of which are putting out quality…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
She found out early the importance of working within the constraints of old-fashioned teamwork. Born in 1928, she was raised…
Environmental award nominations sought; program recognizes environmental leaders
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards were established to…
Exit Interview: Retiring Covington Police Chief Spike Jones leaves 27-year career with no specific plans
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter Covington Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones, now officially retired, insisted that he has no specific…
Urban Farmer: ‘Tis the season — let the annual zucchini battle begin; me against the rotten borers
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune Columnist My annual battle with that most tenacious of foes, the Squash Vine Borer, has begun…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Mayhaus leads rally in senior all-star game; Hentz headed for Stanford
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ally Mayhaus got to end her high school basketball career where it began….
Thomas More’s Moss repeats as DIII Honda Athlete of the Year nominee for basketball
After capturing the honor in 2014, Sydney Moss, a junior from Thomas More College, was named the 2015 DIII Honda…
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs named at NKU
Dr. Idna Corbett has been named Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs at Northern Kentucky University, Provost and Vice President…
Beshear sets new minimum wage for state employees, challenges businesses to follow lead
Beginning July 1, state government’s lowest-paid workers will get a raise, from $7.25 an hour to at least $10.10 per…
Kenton County Clerk Summe announces she turned over $1.4m in surplus funds to fiscal court in May
In May, the Kenton County Clerk, Gabrielle Summe, turned over $1.4 million in surplus money to the Kenton County Fiscal…
Commentary: Debate commission would enable voters to make informed choice
By Jeff Hoover Special to NKyTribune Recently, my longtime friend and college classmate, John David Dyche, authored a column calling…
Filmmaker Breeding looking for 7th/8th graders for youth version of Dreamers & Doers; tryouts set
Filmmaker Michael Breeding who produced Dreamers & Doers: VOICES of Kentucky Women is looking for young people — in 7th…
Back at Churchill Downs, new Triple Crown champ American Pharoah rests, meets adoring fans
Fewer than 24 hours after his tour de force triumph in the Belmont Stakes that made him racing’s first Triple…
Review: Clooney leads cast of Disney’s ‘darn near perfect family film’ Tomorrowland — no ‘grown-ups’!
By James Halcomb Special to NKyTribune Tomorrowland is a great family film. A great family, fantasy/sci-fi epic; the story is…
Release party for Rick Robinson’s newest political thriller The Advance Man set for June 18
A release party for Rick Robinson’s new political thriller, The Advance Man, is set for June 18, at Joseph Beth…
Veteran jockey Ouzts moves win total to 6,470, ties Fires for 11th all-time at Belterra
Veteran jockey Perry Ouzts became the 11th leading rider in the history of racing on Sunday when he rode See…
Free bases prove the difference as Florence walks off with 10-inning victory over Lake Erie
Florence’s Cody Bishop went hitless in the series against the Crushers. But his sharp eye won the game for the…
Making a home in Northern Kentucky: Refugees forced from their homeland seek new start here
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Since 1975, 2.6 million refugees have settled in the U.S. While their countries of origin…
State approves funding for restoration of lighting on Maysville’s landmark Simon Kenton Bridge
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that $300,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been approved for restoration of aesthetic lighting…
Silas House: Remembering Jean Ritchie, an American treasure, Appalachian hero
Jean Ritchie, a beloved Appalachian and “The Mother of Folk,” passed away on June 1. She was a dear friend…
Highlands unable to recover after bad start in state baseball final, fall 10-3 to West Jessamine
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Highlands got off to a bad start and wasn’t able to recover…