‘A beacon to all other states’: Graduation rate report ranks Kentucky in top 10
A recent report on graduation rates calls Kentucky “a beacon to all other states” and lauds the state’s ability to…
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NKU Doctor of Nursing Practice Program earns ACEN Accreditation
The Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Northern Kentucky University has been accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in…
Covington-based Ashland Inc. raises dividend by nearly 15 percent, payable to shareholders June 15
The board of directors of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) has approved a nearly 15 percent increase in the company’s quarterly…
Liane Crossley: Top Derby finishers set for rematch in eight-horse Preakness Stakes
The racing world’s big question is “Can American Pharoah win the Triple Crown?” The obvious answer is “Only if he…
Local memorial service on Friday to honor Craig Mullins, former Boone County football player, coach
A local memorial service to honor Craig Mullins, a former Boone County High School football player and longtime college assistant…
ROAD NOTICE: River Road in Boone County now open to one lane of traffic
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office reports that KY 8 (River Road) near 6.5 mile-marker is now open to…
Jamie Vaught: Former Wildcats’ pitching star Meyer just one step away from reaching his dream
When Alex Meyer was selected by the Washington Nationals in the 2011 MLB draft, the highly-regarded pitcher became one of…
Area’s four vets who attended 70th anniversary of V-E Day surprised, honored, inspired — had great time
By Juli Hale Special to NKyTribune As generations of people turned their eyes to the past for the 70th anniversary…
Paul Long: What’s bigger than an ultramarathon? Running across a whole state in nine days
Steve Schwalbach is understandably nervous about his upcoming run. Mind you now, the 47-year-old Fort Thomas native and current resident…
U.S. News rankings on nation’s public high schools place Highlands first in Kentucky, Beechwood third
Staff Report U.S. News and World Report latest rankings on public high schools places Highlands High School at #1 in…
NKU tennis player Nick Lang, coach Brian Nester team up for Cystic Fibrosis 5K Walk on Saturday
Northern Kentucky University tennis player Nick Lang and head coach Brian Nester are teaming up with folks from around the…
‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign for seat belt safety enforcement kicks off for summer travel season
For the third year, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Hamilton County Safe Communities, AAA and police officers representing agencies from Kentucky…
Wake Up Walton-Verona woke up a lot of student volunteers to wage war on weeds for senior citizens
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Walton and Verona woke up to a battalion of volunteers waging war on weeds for…
VIP packages available for Split Rock Jumping Tour’s black-tie gala fundraiser May 22-24 in Lexington
The Split Rock Jumping Tour, the new international show jumping series modeled after successful European shows that will give competitors,…
NKy Chamber foundation, Impact NKY, selected to participate in national Talent Pipeline initiative
Impact NKY, a Foundation of the NKY Chamber of Commerce has been selected as one of seven regional partners to…
Disaster declaration makes federal aid available in areas slammed by March storm
President Barack Obama has declared a disaster in Kentucky, making federal aid available for areas affected by a severe winter…
Covington council approves plan for rehabs of Fifth Street properties and for goats at Goebel Park
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter The Covington City Commission has approved a plan that will help a local real estate…
Kentucky economy showing ‘strong signs’ of improvement as April budget receipts top $1B
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts set an all-time high for a month in April, surpassing the $1 billion mark for the…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Molony-Hussey has rooting interest in state tourney; Fookes gets sendoff
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Most of the Northern Kentucky high school tennis players who qualified for this week’s…
Statewide pitch competitions to expand, offer more entrepreneurs opportunity to follow dreams
Which great new businesses will be discovered in Kentucky this year? We’re about to find out. Back by popular demand,…
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting grant applications through July 10
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the FY 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program through July…
New Boone County girls’ coach Wendeln excited about the chance to succeed a legend
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jessica Wendeln is excited about being named the new girls’ head basketball coach at…