Bill expanding use of ignition interlocks OK’d by Senate; aimed at reducing drunk driving
Saying it would reduce the number of habitual drunken drivers, a majority of state senators voted today for legislation that…
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More than 9,500 educators have already taken part in Kentucky TELL Survey; March 31 is deadline
After just one week, more than 9,500 Kentucky educators have taken part in the TELL (Teaching, Empowering, Leading and Learning)…
Beechwood is state winner of the College and Career Transition Award from ACT for student preparation
Beechwood High School has been chosen to receive the College and Career Transition Award from ACT as the state’s exemplary…
Donald Then: Calling Me Home is a poignant novel about a forbidden love and the trials that come with it
The premise of Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler is profound in its simplicity: Isabelle McAllister, a white woman in…
Sports Notes: Cats’ shot at all-time school, SEC streak could be third win over Gators
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune One year ago, it was Florida running the table in the Southeastern Conference, winning…
Special Report: How Kentucky money fuels cross-border casinos, other state budgets
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Braving temperatures in the 30s on a recent Wednesday morning, the 25…
Middle school ‘mathletes’ will calculate their way into finals to win college scholarships
The practices are over. They qualified to represent their school. They survived the grueling chapter competitions. Now, the state finals…
Keven Moore: Measles outbreak brings vaccination debate to the workplace
When several Disneyland (California) employees were reported to be among those infected in the recent measles outbreak, the vaccination debate…
Rep. Denny Butler: HB 213 is the best hope for slowing, eventually stopping heroin’s scourge
By Rep. Denny Butler Special to NKyTribune While there have been wide-ranging opinions about heroin legislation this session, there is…
Gayle Pille: Migrant wood warblers bring out the spring watchers; join the hunt for a rare find
Many folks go a lifetime without knowing that wood warblers even exist. These small neo-tropical migrants are little more than…
Kentucky’s annual jobless rate plunges to 6.5% in 2014; lowest annual rate in six years
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate plunged to 6.5 percent in 2014 from 8 percent in 2013 – the lowest annual jobless…
Sirens will sound across Kentucky Tuesday as part of Severe Weather Awareness Month
March is “Severe Weather Awareness Month in Kentucky,” and as part of the state’s preparedness activities a statewide tornado drill…
Research indicates students throw away less food since new, healthier lunch rules in place
Kentucky Health News One of the most consistent complaints about the healthier school-lunch standards is that more food ends up…
Health department hosts event in observance of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
To address on-going stigma about HIV/AIDS among women and girls, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is hosting a showing of…
No More Bullying: Schools can patrol their ‘hotspots,’ prevent bullying in those areas
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on NKyTribune. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune Bullying in the…
United Way announces ‘Bold Plays,’ accelerated strategies to achieve Bold Goals by 2020
Corporate and community partner endorsers of the Bold Goals for Our Region joined United Way of Greater Cincinnati for…
St. Patrick’s Day birthdays are celebrated in a fun and philanthropic way in Ludlow
Pat Sketch was a long-time member and officer of the Kehoe Council Knights of Columbus in Ludlow. His birthday was…
Beshears invite Kentuckians to 2015 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast March 17
Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear invite Kentuckians to participate in the 2015 Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday, March…
Coach Kes Murphy taking Holy Cross girls back to state tournament, first time since 1976
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When Kes Murphy was two years old, his mother took him to the 1975…
Top-ranked Thomas More women to host NCAA Division III Sectional Tourney this weekend
No. 1-ranked Thomas More College will host an NCAA Division III women’s sectional tournament at the Connor Convocation Center this…
NKU keeps it close, but can’t avoid doubleheader sweep at the hands of the Wildcats
The University of Kentucky baseball team used four-run innings in each game of a doubleheader to sweep Northern Kentucky University…
Olive branches extended at Erlanger council special meeting, city attorney may not be out just yet
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Erlanger is making progress toward compromise, which means the dean of city attorneys may not…