Kentucky Distillers’ Association gives Rep. Keene ‘100 Proof Award’ for ignition interlocks legislation
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored Rep. Dennis Keene with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his successful six-year effort in…
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Freedom weekend series includes Superheroes, fireworks, diamond hunt, appearance by Ickey Woods
The Florence Freedom return this weekend to take on the Gateway Grizzlies Friday through Sunday at UC Health Stadium, and…
High school football scrimmage games will charge admission to replenish scholarship fund
Six high school football preseason scrimmage games on Friday will charge a $3 admission fee to raise money for the…
Bill Straub: With lackluster debate performance, Rand Paul has little hope of clawing his way back up
One of the principal unwritten laws around the poker table is never throw good money after bad. The time might…
Early goal by Frey the difference as Norse women top Louisville in soccer exhibition matchup
An early goal from sophomore midfielder Jessica Frey lifted the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team over ACC foe Louisville…
Billy Reed: Is it unreasonable to hope Tiger Woods has at least one more major win left in him?
Surely Tiger Woods has one more major golf championship left in him. Surely, for four days, he will turn the…
Freedom see three-run advantage vanish, CornBelters parlay four-run eighth into win
The Florence Freedom saw a three-run lead evaporate in the eight inning as the Normal CornBelters scored four times in…
Bluegrass Adventures: A little knowledge can ease the anxiety caused by encounter with snake
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune Phil and Thomas were hiking along their favorite section of trail one sunny day…
Kentucky chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities accepting applications for 2015 grant program
The Kentucky Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) is currently accepting applications for its 2015 Grant Program. Non-profit organizations dedicated…
Paul Long: Female police officers band together to put out calendar benefitting Women’s Crisis Center
A group of women police officers in Northern Kentucky — some of them runners, some of them fitness buffs —…
Prep Football Previews: Ryle has solid senior class that came up together in feeder program
The NKyTribune will be offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth…
Highlands Middle School teachers, NKU professors lead the way to area’s first Math Teachers’ Circle
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Middle school students might think their math teachers sit around and do mathematics…
Prichard Committee renews focus on postsecondary education, hires senior policy director to lead effort
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence is renewing its focus on the area that provided the foundation of its work:…
Seventh annual Summit on Philanthropy will address philanthropy’s role in economic development
Registration is available on-line for the seventh annual Kentucky Summit on Philanthropy presented by the Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative. The conference…
Twelve entrepreneurs from Kentucky selected as EIEA finalists; winners to be announced Sept. 14
Twelve entrepreneurs from nine Kentucky counties have been selected as finalists in the 2015 Excellence in Entrepreneurship Awards program and…
Governor’s shakeup of livestock expo leadership draws criticism, fears about future of popular event
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A governor’s order that triggered a leadership shakeup at the North American…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Comeback of Canada geese a major conservation success story
There have been big changes in hunting for Canada geese in Kentucky over the past 40 years. This species’ reversal…
Trey Grayson among Chamber executives attending convention in Montreal; Lex chamber up for award
Eighteen Chamber of Commerce Executives from across Kentucky are in Montreal this week for professional development, networking, and best practices…
From Corn to Cocktail: Documentary pays tribute to bourbon and its unique Kentucky connection
A feature-length documentary about bourbon is currently in production and slated to be done filming by the end of the…
Kentucky by Heart: Detours made destination more satisfying for preacher Dean Brewer
By Steve Flairty KyForward columnist The preacher at Pleasant Ridge Christian Church, in small and rural Cowan, Kentucky, found his…
NKU Women’s Soccer: Norse open exhibition season with home match against Louisville
The Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer team opens 2015 exhibition action on Wednesday, Aug. 12, when it plays host to…
Michael Hales, NKU alum and former VP at E.W. Scripps Co., named NKU’s chief financial officer
Michael Hales has joined Northern Kentucky University as chief financial officer. Hales will provide leadership, management, and policy advice on…