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…
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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…
Harrison’s offense, Towns’ defense seals win over Georgia, No. 1 UK takes 22nd straight win
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune With 41 seconds on the clock, and Kentucky holding a 67-58 lead against a…
Rick Robinson: An exceptional game to end the worst year in professional sports history
Having jumped the shark the year Up With People sang in Pontiac, Michigan, the Super Bowl ceased to be relevant…
Health dept. offers special events in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Public health officials and community partners in Northern Kentucky are working to raise awareness around HIV/AIDS in the African-American community,…
TMMK’s $100K donation to Morehead State to fund 21st Century Center for Manufacturing Systems
A $100,000 donation from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky to Morehead State University is helping make MSU’s 21st Century Center for…
No More Bullying: Conversation about prevention, intervention begins at home
This column on bullying in schools will run periodically on KyForward. By Melissa Martin Special to NKyTribune …
As Johnny ‘TV’ Peluso is laid to rest, his good friend shares personal memories of the ‘Newport icon’
By Tim Nolan Special to NKyTribune Johnny TV Peluso, Newport icon, larger than life, public servant, animal lover, helper of…