Harlan County native George Ella Lyon named poet laureate, carries on rich Kentucky literary tradition
Joined by fellow writers, friends, students, teachers and state dignitaries today, George Ella Lyon was inducted by Gov. Steve Beshear…
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Next Level Academy offering summer camp program for kids, offering physical fitness, creative activities
This summer, Next Level Academy in Wilder will be offering an innovative program for kids. The program, known as G.Y.M.M.,…
Turfway Park hosting annual day-long Kentucky Derby Party; reserved seating still available
The greatest two minutes in sports will last all day at Turfway Park, when the Northern Kentucky racetrack hosts its…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Elk herd doing great; plenty of opportunities for state hunters
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune FRANKFORT, Ky. – Elkhorn Creek in central Kentucky, the city of Elkton in Todd…
Thomas More names Kathleen Jagger vice president of Academic Affairs and Dean of the college
Thomas More College (TMC) has named Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college….
Governor, Toyota, United Way announce expansion of early childhood academies to 36 more schools
Governor Steve Beshear, Toyota and United Way today announced the expansion of innovative early childhood academies to 36 more schools…
Calipari expecting Poythress to return for his senior year, Lee to have breakout season
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky head coach John Calipari said he expects injured junior forward Alex Poythress to…
Shawn Flarida and his trademark green shirt among highlights of Kentucky Reining Cup
By Jonathan Coffman Special to NKyTribune Shawn Flarida, the National Horse Reining Association’s first and only $5 million rider, is…
Norse try to get back on winning track, travel to South Carolina Upstate for three-game set
The Northern Kentucky University baseball team heads to Spartanburg, South Carolina, for a three-game Atlantic Sun Conference series against South…
Salzer earns wins in both ends of Thomas More’s doubleheader sweep; Saints baseball loses slugfest
The Thomas More College softball team swept Westminster College in a Presidents’ Athletic Conference (PAC) doubleheader Thursday at the Westminster…
Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn offers historical, homey feel to visitors to Boone Co.
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Boone County is filled with hidden gems that often go unnoticed by locals. Many Northern…
Eight NKU students earn recognition at national cryptanalysis, codebreaking competition
Eight students from Northern Kentucky University earned recognition at the KRYPTOS cryptanalysis competition presented by the Pacific Northwest Section of…
Heads Up: Team of inventive youngsters may have solution to football concussion problem
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor A group of Mann Elementary students from Union might help provide a solution to an…
NKU Sports Notebook: Webber named A-Sun track Athlete of Week; Norse baseball, softball fall
Northern Kentucky University track and field athlete J.J. Webber earned Atlantic Sun Conference Outdoor Track Athlete of the Week honors,…
Defending champion Fox-Pitt, Phillips among impressive entries for Rolex Three-Day Event
Defending champion William Fox-Pitt and Zara Phillips, granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth II of England, head an impressive list of entries…
Bill Straub: GOP candidates’ promise to kill Kynect shortsighted at best, insane at worst
WASHINGTON – It might be considered unkind to describe Earl Landgrebe as a dolt lo these many years after his…
Nearly 2 million visitors to Kentucky’s four national parks spent $114.7 million in 2014
A new National Park Service report shows that 1.82 million visitors to Kentucky’s four national parks spent $114.7 million in…
Donald Then: Satirical Pretty Ugly gives sometimes offensive, always blunt look at life of a pageant mom
Satires are fun books to read because they poke sticks at our sacred cows, at the way we live our…
Ready to Learn: Districts taking collaborative approach to ensuring kindergarten readiness
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune As her teacher placed alternating large and small plastic stepping stones across the…
Exhibit features poignant expression of tragic Armenian past, marks 100th anniversary of genocide
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Marsha Karagheusian’s art has always dealt with loss and longing, but only recently has a…
Tobacco quit line callers eligible for free nicotine replacement therapy April 27-May 10
If you’ve been thinking about quitting smoking, here is some added incentive. Free nicotine replacement therapy products will be available…
