Kentucky awards new contracts for five managed care organizations; WellCare to serve foster system
Following a request for proposal (RFP) process and a state procurement procedure through the Finance and Administration Cabinet, the Department…
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The River: The worst cook on the river reflects on ‘Turkey Day,’ recalling a few meals long since passed
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kentucky Libraries Unbound joins others across the country to boycott ebooks from Macmillan Publishers
Kentucky Libraries Unbound (KLU) has joined with the American Library Association and library systems across the country in boycotting Macmillan…
Four decades of public safety dedication retires in Covington; big shoes to fill in Fire, Police Depts
In an evening filled with effusive praise and sincere gratitude, the City of Covington said “good-bye” Tuesday to two of…
State puts more ‘Restoring the Finest’ improvement funds into repairs and safety for the park system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State tourism officials have announced funding for two Kentucky State Resort Parks as part of…
Whayne Herriford: Men and mental health — if you need help or know someone who does, reach out
I recently did a Podcast about men and mental health and found some interesting data in my research, courtesy of…
Jamie’s Bookshelf: Recent nonfiction books to add to your holiday shopping (and reading) list
By Jamie H. Vaught NKyTribune Columnist • “The Fall of Richard Nixon: A Reporter Remembers Watergate” by Tom Brokaw (Random House,…
Melissa Martin: Put Elf on the Shelf back in the box, craze that started as a children’s book, has run amok
I don’t like the mischievous elf on or off the shelf. There, I said it. Some parents may wag their…
Unbeaten Arkansas escapes NKU upset bid, hangs on for 66-60 victory on Saturday night
NKyTribune staff FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northern Kentucky will have to wait at least one more season to collect that so-called…
CovCath returning to Class 5A championship game with perfect record for third consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic has a 43-1 record in high school football over the last three…
Beechwood loses to perennial Class 2A title contender in semifinals of state playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood’s first season as a Class 2A football team ended with a loss to…
Kentucky receives $75,000 grant to loan smart-home technology to individuals with disabilities
The Kentucky Assistive Technology Services (KATS) Network, within the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, will now loan smart-home technology to…
Melissa Martin: Add some Ho-Ho-Ho to mitigate your holiday stress — and little laughter for all!
Instead of a frazzled freak-out around the hectic holidays, what about trying laughter. Not hysterical ‘lose your mind’ chortling or…
Billy Casper Golf selected to manage Kenton County Golf Courses; Fox Run to be discontinued
Billy Casper Golf (BCG) – the manager of more than 160 golf courses in 26 states – has been selected…
Southern Campbell County Industrial Park among KY sites selected for upgrades, consultations
NKyTribune staff Dozens of Kentucky communities will be better positioned to attract jobs and business investment following the first round…
Not-so-real deal: Counterfeit goods worth $95m seized in Louisville in last 88 days — Buyers Beware!
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As the holiday shopping season approaches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says, “buyer beware,” and…
Blue Grass Quality Meats recalls pork and turkey products due to misbranding, undeclared allergens
Blue Grass Quality Meats in Erlanger is recalling approximately 121,083 pounds of pork bacon and ready-to-eat turkey products due to…
Journalist and entrepreneur Gene Clabes, 74, dies after extended illness, a beloved family man
Gene Clabes, 74, community journalist, editor, horseman and entrepreneur, died Friday afternoon at St. Elizabeth Hospital-Edgewood, after a battle with…
Stingy defensively and quick, unbeaten Arkansas (6-0) awaits NKU (5-2) on Saturday at Bud Walton Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Arkansas probably isn’t the opponent a 3-point shooting team would prefer to face on the…
Covington’s LGBTQ ‘score’ soars; national advocacy group cites ‘welcoming’ talk with policy
The nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group has given the City of Covington high marks for how its laws, policies, and…
Scuba Santa’s Water Wonderland at Newport Aquarium; Bayou Babies celebrate first Christmas
Newport Aquarium invites the public to experience one of Cincinnati’s most unique holiday traditions as Scuba Santa visits from November…
Some things to consider when deciding whether to repair or replace your furnace this season
By Ryan Houlehan Special to the NKytribune As the weather turns cooler and area residents turn up the heat, they…