Mental health first-aid training bill passes state House, headed to Senate; Kim Moser sponsors it
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to create a training program for mental-health first aid has unanimously passed…
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US Attorney Robert M. Duncan Jr.: It’s time for a permanent ban on fentanyl analogues
In 2017, almost 50,000 Americans died from opioid overdoses. To put that number into perspective, the amount of American lives…
Gov. Beshear, Sec. Gray focus on helping KYians obtain a REAL ID; two more regional offices opening
Gov. Andy Beshear and Transportation Secretary Jim Gray said this week at the Kentucky Transportation headquarters they are focused on…
Mucho Gusto dominant in $3M Pegasus World Cup win; Maker’s Zulu Alpha takes $1M Pegasus Turf
HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Mucho Gusto won with complete authority Saturday at Gulfstream Park, giving his Hall of Fame trainer…
Nominations open for 25th Governor’s Service Awards honoring Kentuckians who serve others
If you know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group who works diligently to improve the lives of others, now is the…
BIA’s Brian Miller becomes vice president of National Association of Home Builders executive council
Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky, will serve as Vice President of the…
NKU professor receives Fulbright Scholar award; will introduce creative writing techniques in Romania
Northern Kentucky University’s Kelly Moffett has been selected for the 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Core Award. Moffett will introduce creative…
History preserved at Newport History Museum Southgate Street School connects us to our past
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter History is intertwined with today and that history needs to be preserved. “The point of…
Walton-Verona gets another shot at becoming area’s first two-time girls state champion in All “A” Classic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona gets another chance to become the first Northern Kentucky girls basketball team to…
Wright State displays inside muscle, rolls to 95-63 win over NKU in nationally televised showdown
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter FAIRBORN, Ohio — The first-place showdown quickly turned into a colossal beatdown Friday night at…
Walton-Verona girls, St. Henry boys advance to semifinals of All “A” Classic state tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona’s opponent in the semifinals of the All “A” Classic girls state basketball tournament…
Kentucky no longer worst for animal protection laws; Mississippi ranked last in national report
For the first time in 13 years, Kentucky does not rank as the worst state for animal protection laws. That…
Hebron’s Ben Brandstetter named chair of Council on Postsecondary Education; Kim Halbauer vice chair
Ben Brandstetter, of Hebron, is the new chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education, and Kimberley Halbauer, of Fort Thomas,…
Kentucky unemployment rate drops 0.1 percent in December; jobless rate now at 4.3 percent in state
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary December 2019 unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
NKU, Cincinnati chamber, Inphlu team up to support minority entrepreneurs with hands-on learning
Northern Kentucky University students are providing crucial support for high-growth minority entrepreneurs and receiving hands-on learning opportunities as part of…
This Week at the Capitol: Voter I.D., school safety, pets, sex offenders, ‘born alive,’ smoking/vaping…
As sure as gavel strikes mark the start of a Kentucky General Assembly session, packed hallways in the Capitol Annex…
Trudy Lieberman: Low-value tests are costly, can lead to harm; limit medical costs by avoiding them
We know too well the cost of American health care keeps rising as far as the eye can see. In…
KY Lottery President Tom Delacenserie, 72, plans to retire March 6; sales up dramatically on his watch
Lottery President and CEO Tom Delacenserie has announced his retirement effective March 6. Delacenserie, who turns 72 years old this…
Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, JANUARY 25,…
2019 Runhappy Eclipse Awards announced, Bricks and Mortar Horse of the Year, Champion Turf Male
NKyTribune staff HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA), Daily Racing Form and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters (NTWAB)…
Georgetown’s Nevills gets Eclipse Award for heartfelt story on the closing of Mount Pleasant Meadows
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Hallandale Beach, FL. – Joe Nevills of Georgetown, KY, was presented the Eclipse Award…
Leadership Kentucky alumni gather for annual luncheon and to honor outstanding alumni
Leadership Kentucky alumni from across the Commonwealth met at the Marriott City Center in Lexington recently for the organization’s annual…