


Probable Kentucky Derby favorite American Pharoah turns in fastest workout at Churchill Downs
Zayat Stables’ American Pharoah, the champion 2-year-old of 2014 and probable morning-line favorite for the $2 million Kentucky Derby, worked…

Boone’s Conner campus schools offer Engagement tour to show community leaders how to get involved
Boone County Schools’ Conner cluster will host a Business Engagement Tour Tuesday April 28th from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m….

Lower jobless rates in all 120 counties made 2014 an ‘extraordinary year’; Boone, Campbell among lowest
Annual unemployment rates were lower in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2014 than in 2013, according to the Kentucky Office…

Kentucky’s second season of pilot hemp about to begin — now, question is what to do with it?
By Tim Thornberry NKyTribune correspondent The second season of hemp production in Kentucky is about to begin and while much…

Sumrall’s world championship in freestyle highlight for record-setting Kentucky Reining Cup
The fifth annual Kentucky Reining Cup held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event was one for the record…

UK Parkinson’s patient ‘felt different right away’ with promising new medical treatment
By Laura Dawahare Special to NKyTribune To date, a cure for Parkinson’s disease remains elusive for the more than 50,000…

Strong pitching performance by Jefferson carries Norse to first A-Sun baseball sweep
A 5-3 victory over USC Upstate in Sunday’s series finale provided Northern Kentucky with the program’s first Atlantic Sun Conference…

Northern Kentucky softball held to one hit by South Carolina Upstate in A-Sun Conference loss
Kaitlyn Jaeger homered and scored two runs for the South Carolina Upstate softball team in an 8-0 victory over Northern…

Harlan County native George Ella Lyon named poet laureate, carries on rich Kentucky literary tradition
Joined by fellow writers, friends, students, teachers and state dignitaries today, George Ella Lyon was inducted by Gov. Steve Beshear…

Next Level Academy offering summer camp program for kids, offering physical fitness, creative activities
This summer, Next Level Academy in Wilder will be offering an innovative program for kids. The program, known as G.Y.M.M.,…

Turfway Park hosting annual day-long Kentucky Derby Party; reserved seating still available
The greatest two minutes in sports will last all day at Turfway Park, when the Northern Kentucky racetrack hosts its…

Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Elk herd doing great; plenty of opportunities for state hunters
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune FRANKFORT, Ky. – Elkhorn Creek in central Kentucky, the city of Elkton in Todd…

Thomas More names Kathleen Jagger vice president of Academic Affairs and Dean of the college
Thomas More College (TMC) has named Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college….

Governor, Toyota, United Way announce expansion of early childhood academies to 36 more schools
Governor Steve Beshear, Toyota and United Way today announced the expansion of innovative early childhood academies to 36 more schools…

Calipari expecting Poythress to return for his senior year, Lee to have breakout season
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky head coach John Calipari said he expects injured junior forward Alex Poythress to…

Shawn Flarida and his trademark green shirt among highlights of Kentucky Reining Cup
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune Shawn Flarida, the National Horse Reining Association’s first and only $5 million rider, is…

Norse try to get back on winning track, travel to South Carolina Upstate for three-game set
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team heads to Spartanburg, South Carolina, for a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series against South…

Salzer earns wins in both ends of Thomas More’s doubleheader sweep; Saints baseball loses slugfest
The Thomas More College softball team swept Westminster College in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader Thursday at the Westminster…

Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn offers historical, homey feel to visitors to Boone Co.
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Boone County is filled with hidden gems that often go unnoticed by locals. Many Northern…

Eight NKU students earn recognition at national cryptanalysis, codebreaking competition
Eight students from Northern Kentucky University earned recognition at the KRYPTOS cryptanalysis competition presented by the Pacific Northwest Section of…

Heads Up: Team of inventive youngsters may have solution to football concussion problem
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor A group of Mann Elementary students from Union might help provide a solution to an…