Capitol Notes: Bills aimed at dogfighting, high stroke rates, medical malpractice advance
Bill to curb dogfighting A bill that would make Kentucky the last state in the nation to outlaw the possession,…
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Boone County brothers share limelight after squaring off in Region 6 bowling championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When the Kentucky High School Athletic Association made bowling a sanctioned sport in 2012,…
Jamie Vaught: Once a rival, LSU’s Dale Brown now able to marvel at Wildcats’ consistency
A trivia question for you. Can you name a former college basketball coach who has defeated Kentucky more than anyone…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: Cracking the genetic code to health and wellness; exercise, diet can change things
We dedicate so much of our time and energy to figuring out ways to stay fit and healthy. The answer…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Master Provisions helps organizations provide food, clothing to needy
By Derek White NKyTribune Correspondent One in seven Americans is food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, meaning…
UK Football Signing Day: With recruiting over, coaches switch to player development mode
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune The value of forgetfulness is encouraged in myriad forms – coaches preaching memory loss…
Donald Then: Young poet should reach for the stars; you should reach for ‘Heart of a Lion’ collection
In Heart of a Lion, Tongue of a Snake, you will find a young poet’s talent ascending. I believe that…
Jason Huther: Reflecting on the value of Catholic schools, celebrating faith-filled, rigorous education
At Newport Central Catholic High School, as with Catholic schools across the U.S., we believe it is so important to…
Education chief says his agency will watch for attempts to game new school dropout law
Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday said Wednesday that his agency will keep an eye on any attempts by districts to…
Health foundations and commissions to examine bright and dark spots in Appalachia
The Appalachian Regional Commission, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky are working on a…
NKU’s record-setting Webber earns Track Athlete of the Week honors from Atlantic Sun Conference
Northern Kentucky University track and field athlete J.J. Webber was named Atlantic Sun Conference Male Indoor Track Athlete of the…
NKy Legislative Forum to be held Saturday morning; public invited, speakers sign up on first-come basis
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, February 7, from 9:30 a.m. –…
Commentary: You can help state’s hungry and farmers during Farms to Food Banks Month
By James Comer Special to NKyTribune When you donate a part of your state tax refund to the Farms to…
One in four nonsmokers – 58 million people – still exposed to secondhand smoke, CDC says
Although secondhand smoke exposure in the United States dropped by half between 1999 to 2000 and 2011 to 2012,…
NKy’s Janice Way is named to prominent statewide post as new president of Leadership Kentucky
Staff Report Northern Kentucky’s own Janice Sword Way, a familiar face in leadership with many regional organizations, is moving to…
Bourbon, other distilled spirits enjoyed steady sales growth in 2014, industry report shows
The distilled spirits industry – which, of course, includes Kentucky’s booming bourbon industry – continued its steady sales growth…
Charity Night at the Tables returning March 14 at Turfway, benefiting eight charities
Special to NKyTribune Community leaders in conjunction with The Yearlings, Inc., announced today the return of Charity Night at the…
NKU students taking carbon footprint app to D.C. for EPA technology conference, competition finals
A group of Northern Kentucky University students are headed to the nation’s capital for a national environmental technology competition this…
35th annual Labor of Love race for couples coming up at NKU — just two miles but not easy
I’ll admit this up front: I have a bias about the Annual Valentine’s Day 2-Mile Labor of Love Run that’s…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Late season squirrel hunting requires a few adjustments in strategy
Hunters who aren’t quite ready to pack it in should consider late-season squirrel hunting. The leaves are down and the…
Hometown Business: Bank of Kentucky honors Salvadore’s Pizzeria, celebrates renovated location
The Bank of Kentucky recognized Salvadore’s Pizzeria in Erlanger “Hometown Business of the Month”at a presentation today at the business’…
Chamber 5-part series for small business owners offers workshops to improve skills, performance
A Smart Owners Series presented by the Northern Kentucky Chamber is aimed at helping small business owners be more efficient…