Easing the Burden: Machine shows promise in making tobacco stripping more efficient
By Aimee Nielson Special to NKyTribune Burley tobacco is one of the most labor-intensive crops a farmer could choose to…
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No matter how far Forecastle Festival has come, founder McKnight keeps eye on future
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune Forecastle Festival, Louisville’s music, arts and activism festival (July 17-19), released its lineup…
No More Bullying: Bullies develop their behaviors at home, school, in community
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune What makes a…
State temporarily holding electronic returns because of fraudulent filing through TurboTax
Fraudulently filed tax returns through TurboTax has Kentucky and other states putting a temporary hold on processing all electronic returns….
Capitol Notes: Parade of bills – 480 of them – marks resumption of 2015 legislative session
In one of the busiest bill-filing days in recent years, members of the Kentucky General Assembly introduced more than…
Despite all new cast of characters, Pioneers right back in the hunt for regional title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two years ago, Simon Kenton girls’ basketball coach Jeff Stowers started having joint practice…
Children’s advocates rally in state Capitol building to promote ‘Blueprint’ for Kentucky’s most vulnerable
By Rae Hodges NKyTribune Frankfort Reporter Filling up three floors of the state’s Capitol building, an estimated 700 Kentuckians from…
Hiker will follow in ancestor’s boot steps on 200-mile, 16-day historic trek taken by Daniel Boone in 1775
Special to NKyTribune Curtis Penix will take an historic 200-mile trek, hiking the path marked by Daniel Boone almost 250…
Steve Frank: The heroin epidemic costs lives, robs us of a brighter future and needs your attention
The heroin and associated crime in Covington, Northern Kentucky, Greater Cincinnati, and indeed the whole Commonwealth has become completely intolerable….
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COVINGTON: A good time was had by all at the gala gala celebrating 200 years
Thanks to our Facebook friends for sharing their fun evening through pictures: See Tap Snap on Facebook for photos of…
Music scene in Northern Kentucky is alive and well, with lots of diversity for every taste
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent From arena shows to one-person acoustic sets and everything in between, if you’re looking for…
Florida throws a scare into Kentucky, but unbeaten Wildcats still find a way to win
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune If you were to write a blueprint of how to beat the now 23-0…
White’s big offensive night spurs Northern Kentucky to key A-Sun win over Lipscomb
Tyler White’s 18 first-half points helped spur the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team to a 77-60 win over Lipscomb…
NKy legislative caucus hears lively discussion, with emphasis on heroin epidemic and bridge funding
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Discussion of the need for effective legislation to combat the region’s heroin epidemic and the…
Weekender: In these classrooms, it’s OK to play Minecraft; it’s the ‘gamification of learning’
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Fifth-grader Olivia Staples is building a castle, not just any castle – a…
Gateway Foundation gets four new members
Four community leaders have joined the board of directors of the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation. “We are pleased…
Three Northern Kentuckians among Gov. Beshear’s appointments to boards and commissions
Gov. Steve Beshear announced appointments to state boards and commissions that include three Northern Kentuckians. To the Kentucky Film Commission,…
Mom’s dying wish comes true; she’ll see daughter’s graduation thanks to caring folks in Bellevue
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Julie Randolph knew she would lose her battle with cancer, but from the time she…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: February most cost-effective month to upgrade your fishing equipment
This is the fourth of a series of articles detailing essential outdoor skills to learn before the warm winds of…
Christ Hospital buys additional acreage at old Drawbridge Inn site to expand NKy health services
The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN) has purchased an additional 15-acres of land for its planned 75,000-square-foot medical office building…
Children’s Advocacy Center’s Masquerade Madness elegant gala to benefit child abuse victims
Child advocates will don beautiful masks in support of Northern Kentucky’s child victims of abuse at a Parisian-themed gala benefiting…