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,”…
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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…
Fall Festivals not to miss — family friendly and close by for a pleasant and memorable outing
For your fall enjoyment, here are some fall festivals close to home that you and your family may want to…
Former Kentucky star, analyst Larry Conley not surprised by John Calipari’s success at Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune October has arrived and that means basketball is just around the corner. The excitement…
State’s public defender program gets federal grant to help alleviate case backups due to conflict of interest
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Bureau of Justice Assistance announced that the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA), Kentucky’s statewide…
Halloween fun awaits you at Life Learning Center on Oct. 30, safe trick or treat, costume contest, movie
Staff Report Life Learning Center in Covington is opening its doors for its first Halloween event in its 230-person meeting…
Boone County schools receive grant for public education program focused on mental health
The Boone County Schools announced that the Boone County Board of Education has been awarded a three-year Project AWARE-Community grant…
Governor’s appointments to boards, commissions includes just two Northern Kentuckians
Gov. Steve Beshear’s most recent appointments to state boards and commissions includes only two Northern Kentuckians: Elizabeth Anne Ruwe as…
Marcus Carey down on the farm — and having a ‘first annual’ end-of-summer family-friendly celebration
Staff Report Marcus Carey is well-known as an attorney, a prolific political commentator, a talk radio host, public speaker and…
Stuck in neutral, Kentucky kicks its struggling offense in overdrive late to hold off EKU in overtime
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Not all wins are pretty and this one won’t go down as one of…
African Professionals Network got its start at NKU, continues to develop regional connections
By Nancy Yerian Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives The African Professionals Network (APNET) hosts its fourth annual symposium Oct….
As IRONMAN triathletes descend on Louisville next Sunday, state Division of Water assessing safety
With several thousand IRONMAN triathletes expected in Louisville on Sunday, Oct. 11 for the annual IRONMAN Louisville triathlon, the Kentucky…
It’s ColorFall in Kentucky, and ‘waiting eyes’ soon will be rewarded with its beaming hues
Fall has arrived once again, and with it the Kentucky Department of Travel and Tourism and the Kentucky Department of…
Mad for Big Blue Madness: Practice session tickets snatched up in under half an hour
They came. They camped out. They sold out Big Blue Madness tickets in just 25 minutes. Kentucky fans once again…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: State Fish and Wildlife strategic plan documents successes
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune A new feature on the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources’ website at…
Walton-Verona is back on track after 0-4 start, making a run for Class 2A district title
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…
Friday Football Roundup: Ryle remains unbeaten thanks to a third quarter scoring surge
The NKyTribune is offering focused coverage of NKY high school football throughout the season, thanks to support from St. Elizabeth Healthcare…