Show your love for nature on Valentine’s Day by counting birds – maybe even real lovebirds
Instead of counting the number of couples you see on Valentine’s Day, count the number of actual lovebirds – and…
NKU opens softball season this weekend, faces top field in Kennesaw State Kickoff Classic
The Northern Kentucky University softball team gets the 2015 season started this weekend as they compete in the Kennesaw State…
Patricia Pearson of Villa Hills claims her $1 million Powerball lottery winnings
Patricia Pearson of Villa Hills claimed her $1 million Kentucky lottery winnings from a computer-generated Powerball ticket that matched all…
Controversial “dangerous bridge ahead” billboard removed; critics said it ‘imitated’ official road sign
Staff report A controversial billboard placed by a pro-toll coalition in Northern Kentucky was removed today, according to Lamar Advertising,…
Poll: Kentucky’s metro areas seeing more problems with heroin, fewer with pain pills
Kentucky Health News The latest Kentucky Health Issues Poll backs up law enforcement opinion that Kentucky’s metropolitan areas are experiencing…
NKU Northerner’s journalistic innovation earns state recognition at KPA convention
Northern Kentucky University’s independent student run news organization, The Northerner, received top honors in two categories from The…
NKU to host 2015 Education Awards, recognize teachers for work in classroom, community
Northern Kentucky University, the University of Cincinnati, Xavier University, and Mount St. Joseph University will partner with The Cincinnatus Association…
Daily Yonder: President Obama’s proposed budget includes $1 billion that could help hard-hit coal areas
By Tim Marema Special to NKyTribune Struggling coal mining communities would have access to an additional $1 billion in federal…
Kentuckians urged to ‘Go Red’ to highlight dangers of heart disease among women
The Kentucky Department for Public Health is encouraging all Kentuckians to “Go Red” Friday, Feb. 6, to show support for…
Owners of Covington’s Greenline Salon celebrating second anniversary in style – by giving back
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Greenline Salon in Covington isn’t just a place for haircuts and styling. As they approach…
Bill Straub: Paul’s arguments wrong on both the science and the law in vaccination controversy
WASHINGTON – In his relatively short time on the public stage, during which he has expended a great deal of…
Capitol Notes: Bills aimed at dogfighting, high stroke rates, medical malpractice advance
Bill to curb dogfighting A bill that would make Kentucky the last state in the nation to outlaw the possession,…
Boone County brothers share limelight after squaring off in Region 6 bowling championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When the Kentucky High School Athletic Association made bowling a sanctioned sport in 2012,…
Jamie Vaught: Once a rival, LSU’s Dale Brown now able to marvel at Wildcats’ consistency
A trivia question for you. Can you name a former college basketball coach who has defeated Kentucky more than anyone…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: Cracking the genetic code to health and wellness; exercise, diet can change things
We dedicate so much of our time and energy to figuring out ways to stay fit and healthy. The answer…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Master Provisions helps organizations provide food, clothing to needy
By Derek White NKyTribune Correspondent One in seven Americans is food insecure, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, meaning…
UK Football Signing Day: With recruiting over, coaches switch to player development mode
By Ashley Scoby Special to NKyTribune The value of forgetfulness is encouraged in myriad forms – coaches preaching memory loss…
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…
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…