The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky invested more than $1.6 million in 2015 with community-based organizations, health-care providers, universities and health advocacy groups across the state, with a focus on polling and policy initiatives. “Foundation funding supports innovative approaches to reducing health risks and promoting health equity and health care access for Kentuckians throughout the…
Five writers were honored Thursday at the fourth annual induction of the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame held at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in downtown Lexington. Created in 2013, the hall recognizes Kentucky writers whose work reflects the character and culture of the Commonwealth and educates Kentuckians about the state’s rich literary…
There are few of us who have successfully avoided exposure to the Republican presidential nomination contest. In my case I have had no interest in avoiding it, but as a lifelong observer of politics I must admit that in this cycle I’ve gone from shaking my head, gasping in shock, pinching the bridge of my…
It took a while for winter to arrive this year but once it got here it didn’t take long to remind us of just how slippery some of our vehicles drive in the snow or ice as we found ourselves sliding around town last week. Most of us should not be surprised that different types…
By Vicki Prichard NKy Tribune reporter When hell freezes over, Park Hills resident Ron Gerdes will ski there too. And with specially made skis from his innovative start-up company, he means for you to be able to do that too. For starters, you can take his hand-made skis to your Midwest slopes. Gerdes is a…
The Boone County Sheriff’s office has provided the following information regarding Wednesday’s early-morning accident on North Bend Road (KY 237) in Hebron. On Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at approximately 5:20 a.m. a four vehicle, head-on collision on North Bend Road (KY-237) near Wright Boulevard in Hebron, sent four people to area hospitals. The northbound lanes…
A federal court yesterday issued a preliminary injunction against the state of Kentucky for blocking efforts by the Ark Encounter theme park developer, Answers in Genesis (“AiG”), to participate in the Kentucky Tourism Development Program. The federal court found “that the Commonwealth’s exclusion of AiG from participating in the program for the reasons stated –…
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., for the 2016 Northern Kentucky Legislative Forum. The forum will take place at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Meeting Rooms 4 and 5, One West RiverCenter Boulevard in Covington. Doors will open at…
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune Contributor It’s usually just a small piece of paper or plastic, but to the avid fan of any renowned musical performer or group, the backstage concert pass may be one of the most sacred things on earth. After all, with one of these specially designed billets, the bearer is granted exclusive…
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Imagine a large lake with sandy bathing beaches, a roller coaster over water, a carousel with hand-carved wooden figures, a miniature railroad ride and a bustling midway right in the heart of Northern Kentucky. It existed in Ludlow and was called the Lagoon Amusement Park. The Lagoon was…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Newly fallen snow has a way of awakening the spirit of adventure in kids and grown-ups alike. It’s also nature’s tattletale. As such, a fresh blanket of snow opens a window to new discoveries by revealing which animals inhabit the landscape around us and how they use it during…
The state Senate passed a bill aimed at better protecting child victims of repeated abuse but a 36-0 vote Thursday. Many children who have experienced repeated abuse over time, referred to as a continuous course of conduct, have difficulty remembering the details of each specific incident of abuse, said Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville. The legislation,…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Jane Doe, a pseudonym for a female undergraduate at Northern Kentucky University, has filed suit against the university and four specific representatives, related to a sexual assault she says occurred in a dorm on the campus. Attorney Kevin L. Murphy filed the 19-page suit on behalf of the young woman…
Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) is bracing for a major winter storm, which is approaching the Commonwealth. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Kentucky as the weather event approaches the Commonwealth. “Over the next 48 hours, a major winter storm is expected to impact many regions of Kentucky— potentially causing ice-related…
Kentucky’s Attorney General would be given jurisdiction over the state’s human trafficking cases under a bill approved Wednesday by the House Judiciary Committee. Jurisdiction over these cases now lies with Kentucky’s Commonwealth’s Attorneys and county attorneys. House Bill 229 would expand that jurisdiction to the Attorney General’s Office to beef up investigation and prosecution of…
Saturday morning, 7:30. 29 degrees. The icy streets around Edgewood and Fort Mitchell were filled with runners. The roads around Fort Thomas and Florence were filled with runners. The sidewalks in Covington, Newport, and across the Ohio River in Cincinnati were filled with runners. It’s that time of year. The holidays are over, and the…
Due to the severe weather conditions, the Kentucky State Parks are offering special lodging rates to assist stranded travelers and others who may need lodging during the winter storm, Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland announced today. Lodge rooms will be available for $49.95 a night at the 16 resort parks. This rate will be available during…
Sixteen business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for their local community colleges. They have been selected to lead their local colleges’ Business Champions Council and will serve on the statewide council as part of the KCTCS Fuel the Force campaign. The campaign is…
First of a two-part series on white-tailed deer in Kentucky — pre-settlement, remnant deer herds, deer hunting prohibited and early restoration efforts. These are arguably the “good old days” of deer hunting in Kentucky. The 2015-16 season ended Monday with an all-time record harvest of more than 155,295 deer. Thanks to decades of wise and…
Business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for their local community colleges. A group of sixteen has been selected to lead their local colleges’ Business Champions Council, and will serve on the statewide council as part of the KCTCS Fuel the Force campaign. The…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his father, with the take-off points in Campbell County. The people and places he encountered then help define his passion about the state. “Kentucky by Heart” shares part and parcel of his joy. A little history,…
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Is Rick Pitino flirting with Nevada Las Vegas? Again? Probably not. But if so, it wouldn’t be the first time he has entertained overtures from Sin City. A report in Saturday’s Las Vegas Review-Journal cited an unnamed source who “insists (Pitino) is interested in the job,” 15…
