Opinion – Ernie Lewis: There is no ‘crime epidemic;’ lawmakers shouldn’t saddle KY with more prisoners
In the immortal words of Ronald Reagan during a debate with Jimmy Carter, there they go again. For the past…
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Prep Sports Report: Ryle will honor award-winning girls basketball player’s career at home game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ryle High School will celebrate the career of award-winning basketball player Maddie Scherr on…
With team finally healthy, Kentucky set to face Florida for second time Wednesday night at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky nearly has its roster intact. The 10th-ranked Wildcats (15-4, 5-2 Southeastern Conference) likely will…
Legislative briefs: Kenton County representatives take on new assignments; Sen. Schickel honored
Kimberly Moser Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser of Taylor Mill will serve as a member of the House Standing Committee on…
Kentucky communities address Adverse Childhood Experiences to prevent substance-use disorders
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Communities across the Commonwealth want to minimize traumatic experiences for the state’s youngest residents…
Parole board says no to parole of killer and no to more chances; Bevin commuted death sentence
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Gregory Wilson, who was sentenced to death after being convicted in 1988 of kidnapping…
Kentucky Department of Revenue accepting individual tax returns now through April 29
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) started accepting state individual income tax returns Monday and will begin processing returns Feb….
Teacher, graduate student Kandice Williams named Miss NKU ’24; will compete in Miss Kentucky pageant
Northern Kentucky University (NKU) has announced the crowning of Kandice Williams as Miss NKU 2024, marking a significant milestone in…
Houchens Insurance donates $1M to St. E. to support community wellbeing, strategic healthcare
Houchens Insurance Group has donated $1 million to St. Elizabeth Healthcare to help promote community well being and vital healthcare…
Kentucky by Heart: Lifelong Kentuckian Tony Wilhoit holds humble view of impressive life of public service
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Anthony “Tony” Wilhoit was born in Versailles 88 years ago and has mostly lived within…
Devou Park trail system to be expanded by three miles; will become longest urban system in region
Roughly three miles will be added to Devou Park’s Backcountry Trails this year, extending the total trail system to about…
Opinion – Open Letter to state legislators from KY Association of School Administrators re HB 6
KASA extends its gratitude to our dedicated legislators for their unwavering commitment to Kentuckians through HouseBill 6 (HB6). We understand…
John Calipari changing UK’s traditional practice habits in effort to get Wildcats back on track
Kentucky coach John Calipari changed his team’s practice routine prior to the 63-57 win at Arkansas on Saturday. Calipari, who…
Our Rich History: There was a time when Cincinnati had parrots and a very large flock, but no more
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Imagine sitting on your porch on a pleasant summer evening in Cincinnati. You’re sipping…
Road report: KYTC District 6 announces road work in the region this week, beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports the following work on the regions roadways this week. Inclement weather or other unforseen circumstances may…
Review of KY death row system shows delays, disparities, costs many say must be addressed
By R.G. Dunlop Louisville Public Media Across the country, few people have been on death row longer than Karu Gene…
KY Center for Smoke-free Policy seeks nominations of advocates award in honor of Dr. David Stevens
The Kentucky Center for Smoke-free Policy is accepting nominations for local smoke-free advocates who deserve to be recognized for their dedication to…
Rally in Capitol Rotunda supported HB 208, the school choice constitutional amendment
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A rally in the State Capitol Rotunda last week, part of National School Choice Week,…
Washing your car regularly during winter can help avoid costly repairs caused by road salts, de-icers
Washing winter off your cars can help avoid costly repair bills that could clean out your wallet instead. Motorists are…
When school’s out, Cincinnati Museum Center offers variety of camps for kids, including several sessions at NKU
When school is out, camps are in. It doesn’t look like it outside, but summer is fast approaching and a…
Baker Hunt to offer new classes for spring session beginning March 25; register online starting Feb. 9
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center has announced new classes for the upcoming spring session, including wet felting, decorative egg…
Opinion – Vanessa Gallman: Left behind, outdated KY policy devalues citizens, diminishes competitiveness
Kentucky is too often slow to embrace beneficial economic and social change. Yet the news that 22 other states and…