Jobless rates fall in all but one Kentucky county; Boone County’s 4.3% among lowest in state
Unemployment rates fell in 119 Kentucky counties between February 2014 and February 2015, while Russell County stayed the same, according…
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Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch begins in Central Kentucky; horse farms urged to begin monitoring
An eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch was reported March 23 in Scott County. According to Lee Townsend, University of Kentucky…
Covington resident, business owner chosen as speaker at TEDxUCincinnati program
Covington resident and business owner, Cole Imperi, was recently chosen as a speaker for TEDxUCincinnati, which will take place on…
Bill Straub: Rand Paul’s road-less-traveled path could prove the difference in crowded GOP field
WASHINGTON – The cavalry charge that is the 2016 Republican presidential campaign got underway this week with Sen. Ted Cruz…
Ludlow Police Department to host second Citizen’s Academy, to help people understand procedures
The Ludlow Police Department will host a second Citizen’s Academy. This 10-week program will begin on April 1 and meet…
Jamie Vaught: Even better than advertised, Wildcat guard Tyler Ulis returns to home state
Some random March Madness jottings: – Even though Kentucky’s Tyler Ulis was a McDonald’s All-American who played at Marian Catholic…
Former walk-on Floreal’s dance moves have become part of Wildcats’ pregame ritual
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Every team has its tics, its superstitions, its rituals. For the undefeated Kentucky Wildcats,…
The Student Voice Team: Hard lesson learned when good legislation is victim of unrelated amendments
Over the last few months, the Prichard Committee Student Voice Team has employed every civic tool at our disposal to…
Chamber Women’s Initiative to host Strategic Communication session featuring Michelle Class
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative presents their next professional series event, “Strategic Communication” presented by Michelle Class,…
Donald Then: There’s something for everyone in this ‘bucket list’ of works by notable Kentucky authors
In addition to the books I review for the NKyTribune, many of my friends and acquaintances have asked for a…
Mike Hammons: Congress should fund the Home Visitation Program serving at-risk young families
Federal funding for the Maternal, Infant and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program runs out March 31 unless Congress acts…
KET to focus attention on cancer with Ken Burns series March 30 – April 1
KET will show a three-night series, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies, by Ken Burns, an in-depth look at the…
Ganns’ first collegiate home run helps propel Northern Kentucky to 8-3 win over Morehead State
Trey Ganns went 2-for-2, drove in two runs and scored twice to lift the Northern Kentucky University baseball team to…
Everyday Heroes: Young Marlana’s sweet voice rivets audiences everywhere, including Reds, Bengals
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Marlana VanHoose, at her young age, has performed before literally thousands via live or Internet…
2016 Kentucky Teacher Awards are now accepting nominations; deadline is May 15
Nominations are now open for the 2016 Kentucky Teacher Awards, sponsored by the Kentucky Department of Education and Ashland Inc….
Kenton Co. Plan4Health Coalition receives grant funding to combat chronic disease
The Kenton County Plan4Health Coalition has received a $135,000 grant from the American Planning Association through its Plan4Health program to…
‘Art is everything’ to young man with autism; his work will be exhibited to raise awareness
Not long before age 3, Cory Bond was diagnosed with autism. A short time later, he began expressing himself through…
Lexmark enters agreement to acquire software company Kofax for $1 billion
Lexington-based Lexmark and California software company Kofax have announced a merger agreement that will nearly double the size of Lexmark’s…
Last-minute agreements on key legislation close out 2015 General Assembly session
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2015 session came to a close early this morning after Senate and House members reached an…
In the midst of a down streak, Booker due for yet another breakout shooting stretch
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune In basketball, the worst part about shooting is its streakiness. But the best part…
Anti-heroin and gas tax bills among legislation approved in final hours of Kentucky General Assembly
Two bills with major implications for NKy were approved in the final hours of the 2015 Kentucky General Assembly: legislation…
The Carnegie closes 2014 – 15 Theatre Series with Steve Martin’s The Underpants April 10 – 26
The Carnegie concludes its 2014-15 theatre series with comedian Steve Martin’s adaptation of Carl Sternheim’s flirtatious play, The Underpants, playing…