Lewis Donohew: Blunt speaking Sanders emerging as a reasonable alternative for Democrats
When you hear him talk you can begin to understand why Democratic Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is drawing such huge…
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Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition names first director, Edward Ratterman
The Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition (Coalition) has named Edward R. Ratterman as its first director. Ratterman will be working…
Paul Long: Wheeler up for the challenge of Badwater 135, a demanding run through Death Valley
The other day, Craig Wheeler was in the sauna at his local gym, with the temperature cranked up to the…
Louisville’s Forecastle Festival, with Sam Smith among headliners, ready for 13th year
By Jonathan Coffman NKyTribune intern Sam Smith, My Morning Jacket and Widespread Panic are among the top acts on board…
Get Unreal — Bluegrass, that is — as NKy attorney and musician Steve Martin interviews the ‘greats’
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune correspondent A survey of the rapidly growing inventory of interviews that Steve Martin has squirreled away…
Governor declares state of emergency to expedite assistance to storm-ravaged counties
Gov. Steve Beshear has declared a state of emergency to allow local officials immediate access to state resources to assist…
Big Blue Madness: Unofficial tip-off for 2015-16 men’s basketball season set for Oct. 16
Big Blue Madness, the unofficial tip-off to the 2015-16 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, has been set for Oct. 16…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Amidst more stormy weather, be safe and stay away from the water
A series of almost daily storms in recent weeks have dumped heavy rains across Central and Eastern Kentucky, causing many…
Former Norse All-American Capurro returns to alma mater to join men’s soccer staff
Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer head coach John Basalyga announced that former NKU standout Tony Capurro will join the program’s…
Rick Robinson: Earth to KFC, we like our legends the way they are. Your new Colonel Sanders is . . .creepy
The new commercials being aired by KFC are just plain creepy. Former SNL funny-man Darrell Hammond has been hired by…
Dedication ceremony for Meinken All-Star Field draws interesting mix of baseball fans and dignitaries
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The commissioner of Major League Baseball and the majority owner of the Cincinnati Reds…
Our Rich History: Ever hear of Jennie Moore? She was first woman from Covington to get a patent
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Today women professionals are represented in all fields, from small business entrepreneurs and big…
The Kentucky Speedway’s spectacular show in spectacular pictures — great race, great fun
NASCAR’s Quaker State 400 Spring cup featuring new aerodynamic rules put racing back into the hands of drivers and created…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Ordinary wood becomes anything but in Tim Hall’s hands
Kentucky is a state defined by its history and noted for a number of things, not the least of which…
Too fat to fight? Generals say too many young adults unfit to serve, blame school junk food
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune A new report from the Department of Defense found that 73 percent of young…
Local eye doctor’s video goes viral — as baby reacts with joy as she puts on glasses for the first time
Ten month old Piper Sinclair reacted with baby glee when she could see clearly for the first time, thanks to…
NKU men’s soccer standout Komolong representing New Guinea in Olympic Qualifier
Northern Kentucky men’s soccer player Alwin Komolong will continue his run with the Papua New Guinea (PNG) U-23 national squad…
Marcus Carey: Regarding same-sex marriages, county clerks are ruled by ‘rule of law,’ pledge of duty
If I could please, let me try to add a voice of reason to the debate involving county clerks who…
Too small for basketball so Dixie Heights graduate earns spot on UK cheerleading squad
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter In junior high school, Kennedy Webster was cut during tryouts for the girls’ basketball…
NKU Chase College of Law launches Master of Legal Studies degree, for those needing legal knowledge
Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law will become the only law school in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky to offer…
James Halcomb: Add the always-fun Newport Aquarium to your ‘staycation’ plans this summer
Family vacations can be rough, even when there are just three of you (my wife, our 5-year-old son Quinn and…
NKy Chamber Women’s Initiative to hold ‘Shore to Shore’ networking event; tickets still available
The NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative will host one of the largest networking events in the region on July 27th. “Connecting…