More than 80 percent of Kentuckians support current academic standards, according to KDE
Kentuckians overwhelmingly support the state’s current academic standards in English/language arts and mathematics according to data from the Kentucky Core…
Politicians, economists, journalists debate reasons for, impact of proposed sale of Humana to Aetna
By Al Cross Special to NKyTribune The purchase of Louisville-based Humana Inc. by fellow health-insurance giant Aetna Inc. for $37…
Kentucky Horse Park’s iconic white fences — 30 miles of them — to be black, in cost-cutting measure
Staff Report If you needed more proof that change is all there is, even when it comes to Kentucky’s traditional…
Our Rich History: Whatever you want to call it, beer and Covington have gone hand in hand since 1859
(This is part of a regular series especially for the NKyTribune on local history by three distinguished historians, Paul Tenkotte…
Northern Kentucky District Board of Health announces meetings for end of 2015, early 2016
The Executive Committee of the Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has set its meetings for the remainder of 2015…
Teenager Paul Huber ready to defend title in 75th annual Northern Kentucky Men’s Amateur
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Paul Huber was 16 years old when he won the Northern Kentucky Men’s Amateur golf…
Mudlark Pottery Studio expanding on Florence’s Main Street, more space for gallery and classes
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Contributor Even with the closure of Yesterday’s Café and Tea Room, the news is not all…
Thomas More promotes Brown to head women’s golf; Chris Eilerman full-time head coach for tennis
Rachel Brown has been promoted to head women’s golf coach at Thomas More while Chris Eilerman has been elevated to…
Meinken Field renovation considered ‘one of the most significant’ projects by Major League Baseball
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Major League Baseball donated money for the renovation of nine area ball fields…
State moving some 200 employees from downtown Covington to Latonia, makes way for Gateway
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Contributor Sometime this fall, a couple of hundred state employees who work in the heart of…
New Covington Business Council Board of Directors named; members will serve two-year terms
The following have been elected to fill two-year terms on the Covington Business Council Board of Directors: Eric Summe –…
Covington, Ludlow and Bromley team up for citizens’ online survey to get opinions on parks, recreation
Staff report Covington, Ludlow and Bromley are looking for citizen input on parks and park programing, though a website survey…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Remote trail cameras provide hunters with extra set of eyes
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune A few paces inside a tree line that borders an open field thick with…
Aetna, Louisville’s Humana announce merger; Governor ‘cautiously optimistic’ it’s a ‘net positive’
From Press Releases Aetna (NYSE: AET) and Louisville-based Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) today announced that they have entered into a…
The other Judge Lape, daughter Kathy, joins others in remembering; Ray Lape’s services announced
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Anyone who ever has ever run for an elected position will likely say that walking…
Solo home run in the seventh provides margin in Aviators win over Freedom
Florence couldn’t get the bats going in a 1-0 loss to the Rockford Aviators (25-14) Thursday night. The loss snaps…
NKy, Ohio community leaders and economic organizations weigh in to protect airline jobs
Northern Kentucky and Ohio leaders are pushing back against unfair subsidies provided by the governments of Qatar and the United…
Cincinnati Bell gives 30 laptops to Gateway’s ‘Raise the Floor,’ providing women manufacturing training
Staff Report Cincinnati Bell has donated 30 laptops to support a local program that provides women training and certification for…
Augusta’s Baker-Bird Winery enjoying resurgence, as part of region’s wine history and prominence
By John Lachmann NKyTribune contributor With the explosion of wineries in the area, it may seem like local wine’s popularity…
Northern Kentucky Health Department launches mobile website, helps people ‘make healthy choices’
Public health information in Northern Kentucky, including local food inspection scores, is now easier to access on-the-go through a mobile…
NASCAR revises World Truck Series format; takes effect first at Kentucky Speedway
NASCAR announced revisions Thursday to its NASCAR Camping World Truck Series (NCWTS) Keystone Light Pole qualifying procedures at all intermediate…