Urban Partnership’s effort to create BID special district in Covington shelved for ‘re-thinking’
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The Covington Business Council and the Urban Partnership have pushed the “hold” button on…
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UK tuition will increase 3% for in-state students, 6% for those from other states
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees have approved raising tuition 3 percent – or $158 per semester – for…
Free community baby showers offered for new, expectant moms in Kentucky
WellCare Health Plans is offering free community baby showers for new and expectant moms in Kentucky, including one in Florence…
NKU Sports Notes: Bezold will not return as men’s basketball coach; Norse women host WBI Thursday
Northern Kentucky University Director of Athletics Ken Bothof has announced a change at the top of NKU’s men’s basketball program,…
After year-long renovation, Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky ready to throw open its doors
Spring arrives in more ways than one March 20, especially for Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky. After a year-long, all-encompassing…
Thomas More lands three representatives on D3hoops.com All-Great Lakes Region team
Thomas More College junior guard/forward Sydney Moss (St. Albans, W.Va./Boone County (Ky.) and freshman guard Abby Owings (Independence, Ky./Simon Kenton)…
UK Hoops earns No. 2 seed in NCAA Tourney, will serve as the host site for first two rounds
The 11th-ranked University of Kentucky women’s basketball team earned its school-record sixth straight bid to the NCAA Tournament, and 12th…
Boone County set to approve right-to-work ordinance at Tuesday’s meeting; expecting big crowd
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Boone County Fiscal Court appears poised to approve a controversial right-to-work ordinance at Tuesday’s…
As Corporex turns 50, Bill Butler hits reset button, as he makes a plan for ‘The Reconstituted Enterprise’
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter Like his father Robert, a plumbing contractor, Bill Butler went into business for himself…
Commonwealth Cleanup Week March 21 – 28 promotes responsibility for a clean Kentucky
It’s time to pull your work boots and gloves out of winter storage and participate in this year’s Commonwealth Cleanup…
By the Numbers: Insights related to March Madness and how it impacts a nation of basketball-crazy fans
Will Kentucky go 40-0? Can a 16 seed finally take down one of the top dogs? Could a Cinderella like…
Continuing to make poetry accessible part of George Ella Lyon’s mission as Poet Laureate
Lexington poet, author, lyricist and teacher George Ella Lyon is Kentucky’s poet laureate for 2015-16. Lyon, a native of Harlan,…
State Nature Preserves Commission bestows 2014 Volunteer Steward Award to Boone County couple
The Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission presented its Volunteer Steward Award to Bob and Ruth Matheny of Boone County during…
Capitol Notes: Flurry of bills pass Senate and House as 2015 session nears an end
Lawmakers are now in a nine-day recess and will return to the Capitol for the final two days of the…
Combining three days of fun and entertaining, Con 8 fans share favorite games and hobbies
By Nick Gonnella NKyTribune Reporter Artists and vendors alike converged on the Northern Kentucky Convention Center this weekend, where A…
Military Research Workshop March 21 features military records and research expert Craig R. Scott
The Kenton County Public Library is sponsoring a day-long Military Research Workshop to be held Saturday, March 21 at the…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Brighton Center’s Scholar House offers opportunities for single parents in school
By Anna Henman NKyTribune Correspondent There are few institutions as well established in Northern Kentucky as the Brighton Center. Founded…
Let the Madness begin: UK faces Manhattan-Hampton winner in Louisville on Thursday
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE–There were no surprises as far as undefeated Kentucky was concerned when the 2015…
Wildcats leave the nets in place as Cauley-Stein explains to fans ‘we’re not done yet’
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune Twenty minutes after Kentucky demolished Arkansas 78-63 to win its 28th SEC tournament title…
Hassert makes game’s biggest play late as Holy Cross girls capture state championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter BOWLING GREEN — Holy Cross senior forward Abby Hassert only scored three points in…
NKU women fall in Atlantic Sun tournament, await news of post-season fate
Shar’rae Davis dropped a career-high 18 points for Northern Kentucky University, but Whitney Knight scored a game-high 21 points and…
Heads-up, veterans: If you or a family member is job-hunting, check out the March 18 Veterans Job Fair
A NKy Veterans Job Fair, sponsored by the Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development (Tri-ED) and the Kentucky Career Center, will…