Kenton County clerk launches renew-by-phone system for license plates
Kenton County residents can now renew their cars over the phone by calling 877-885-3009. “Unlike the online renewal system offered…
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Rep. Dennis Keene to speak at press conference Feb. 3 to advocate for tougher DUI laws in Kentucky
Representative Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, will speak at a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the…
Paul Long: ‘Carefree runner’ Rachelle Ungerman ticks off the miles … 100 of them at a time
It was just before 10:30 in the morning, and Rachelle Ungerman was fast approaching the finish line for the final…
Booker’s recent hot shooting streak moves him to the top of the UK marksmanship list
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune By the time he’s done at the University of Kentucky, Devin Booker could be…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: State’s latest deer season started slow, but had a strong finish
Despite unseasonable weather and a big mast crop, Kentucky’s 2014-15 deer season ended with hunters posting the second-highest harvest total…
Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown arranging Valentine’s Day weddings for 20 lucky couples
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor Just think of Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown as a hopeless romantic. He’s all set…
NKy Brotherhood Singers celebrates 10 years of performing at Thomas More College with event
On Monday, Feb. 9, at noon, the Northern Kentucky Brotherhood Singers will offer a free performance on Thomas More College’s…
NKU to celebrate Emily Dickinson’s artwork during three-day festival on Valentine’s Day
Northern Kentucky University will celebrate Emily Dickinson and the artwork her poetry has inspired with a three-day festival on Valentine’s…
Four candidates interviewed so far by state panel to fill vacancy on Covington school board
By Greg Paeth NKy Tribune senior reporter Former Covington Board of Education member Krista Powers and Diane Brumback, who ran…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: All ‘A’ Classic needs new sponsor; Boone’s McQueary gets 200th win
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Organizers of the Kentucky Touchstone Energy All “A” Classic are looking for a new…
Urban Farmer: Seed catalogues have arrived in force, now the fun — and ordering — begins! Hurry Spring!
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune’s Intrepid Urban Farmer Right around Christmas, when I was up to my eyeballs and possibly drowning…
Keven Moore: Fake or not, pro wrestlers perform at own risk – and often pay the price
Each week “resident riskologist” Keven Moore shines the light on America’s riskiest behaviors – from unsafe driving practices to workplace…
Radon is a lurking, silent killer; test your home for second-leading cause of lung cancer
By Gayle Pille Special to NKyTribune There is a killer amongst us. This indiscriminate killer can be found just about…
E-cigarettes can churn out high levels of formaldehyde, opens up debates of safety
Vapor produced by electronic cigarettes can contain a surprisingly high concentration of formaldehyde — a known carcinogen — researchers reported…
Big majority supports state law protecting dating partners from domestic violence
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A poll found that 80 percent of Kentucky think dating partners should…
Sports Notes: Hot start for Wildcats pushes Calipari ahead of Rupp’s winning percentage
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune In the long, storied history that is Kentucky basketball, only four teams have won…
Covington Police Chief Jones says heroin not just an enforcement issue, and victim’s mom agrees
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter The police chief of Northern Kentucky’s largest city believes more education and more effective residential…
Bang per Buck: Declining returns could cost Kentucky another $168 million in pension assets
By Rae Hodge NKyTribune Frankfort reporter When it comes to solving the state’s complex pension problems, debt isn’t the only…
Helen Carroll: Business benefits from schools connection; NaviGo, coaching model examples
It’s about business engagement . . . but it’s also about business benefit. “That sweet, six year old comes running…
Billy Reed: ‘Deflategate’ media obsession ups the needle on Super Bowl’s ‘Silly-O-Meter’
Invariably, the week before the Super Bowl is an exercise in nonsense. There is little or no real news, so…
Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday, two-day conference will address sports gambling
With the Super Bowl — America’s largest day of gambling — nearing, the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling’s 18th Annual…
No More Bullying: Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transexual youth suffer because of orientation
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on the NKy Tribune. By Melissa Martin Special to…