Study finds teens who use e-cigarettes are more than twice as likely to start smoking tobacco products
Teens who use electronic cigarettes may be more than twice as likely to start smoking tobacco than those who have…
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Zayat says American Pharoah deserves shot at Breeders’ Cup, may train at Churchill Downs
With the belief that American Pharoah “deserves the chance to be in the sport’s premier year-end event,” his owner and…
Education commissioner finalists – Koch and Pruitt – have some Kentucky ties; both started in classroom
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune While neither of the two remaining candidates to become the state’s sixth commissioner of…
Billy Reed: Predictions include bowls for UK, Cards, but Toppers might be most interesting to watch
I must begin my 2015 college football predictions with the safest bet of all: My alma mater will go unbeaten,…
Beshear: Bunning’s decision in Kim Davis case ‘speaks for itself’; future is between her and courts
Gov. Steve Beshear released the following statement after U.S. District Judge David Bunning ordered Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis held…
Freedom capture sixth straight series, hit the road holding edge for final playoff spot
The Florence Freedom (48-45) defeated the Windy City ThunderBolts (40-53) 3-1 Thursday night behind yet another outstanding performance by pitcher…
‘The Prince of Jockeys’ exhibit at the Lyric Theatre celebrates life, career of Isaac Murphy
To coincide with the Breeders’ Cup Oct. 30-21 in Lexington, as well as its own five-year anniversary celebration, the Lyric…
Northern Kentucky breweries contribute to region’s growing craft beer business
By Caitlin Koenig Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives The craft beer business is booming across Greater Cincinnati, with about…
Fans also feel the heat at Florence Freedom celebrity Roast of Pete Rose, the ‘Hustler,’ Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Pete Rose wasn’t the only person getting roasted at UC Health Stadium Thursday night….
NKU Sports Notebook: Norse women put four-game streak on the line; men’s soccer on the road
Northern Kentucky University’s women’s soccer team looks to extend its four-game win streak on Friday, Sept. 4 when it plays…
Keith Taylor: Stoops wants Kentucky to make lasting impression in ‘new’ Commonwealth Stadium debut
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune When Mark Stoops arrived more than three years ago, he was more interested in…
Prep Sports Notebook: NewCath basketball player accepts college scholarship offer
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ben Weyer, one of the leading scorers and rebounders in 9th Region boys’ basketball…
Judge David Bunning sends Clerk Kim Davis directly to jail for contempt; no fine, to avoid fund-raising
A federal judge today ordered an elected Kentucky county clerk held for contempt of court after she refused to obey…
Rep. Dennis Keene presents $170,000 check to city of Southgate for street paving projects
Last night, Rep. Dennis Keene presented a check for $170,000 to the city of Southgate for street repaving projects throughout…
Are you really old at heart? CDC says most Americans’ hearts are older than their actual age
Your heart may be older than you are – and that’s not good. According to a new CDC Vital Signs…
Freedom named 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by general managers
Florence has been named the 2015 Frontier League Organization of the Year by a vote of the league’s General Managers….
Locally owned Heritage Bank celebrating its 25th anniversary today, and you’re invited
Twenty-five years ago, in September of 1990, Reds baseball players Ken Griffey and his son Ken Jr. became the first…
Jobless rates down in 115 Kentucky counties in July 2015; Boone, Campbell, Kenton some of lowest rates
Unemployment rates fell in 115 Kentucky counties between July 2014 and July 2015, but rose in five counties, according to…
Needle-exchange program will ‘do good things for Lexington,’ Leach says; launches Sept. 4
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s needle-exchange program will be held 1:30-4 p.m. Fridays at 650 Newtown Pike starting tomorrow, Sept….
UK HealthCare, Cincinnati Children’s sign letter of intent for potential pediatric heart care partnership
UK HealthCare and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have signed a letter of intent to move toward a significant partnership…
KMA elects Edgewood doctor president, Florence doctor vice president at 2015 Annual Meeting
The Kentucky Medical Association recognized several physicians and an Appalachian health activist for their work to improve the health of…
Bill Straub: No one is asking Rowan County’s Kim Davis to violate her conscience, just to do her job
Only in Kentucky. Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis doesn’t much like the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges,…