A closer look at the Governor’s reorganization of the Workers Compensation Nominating Commission
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor In keeping with his campaign promises to “change Frankfort,” Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has moved…
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Billy Reed: Remembering Ali — one of our own who became larger than life, a great boxer, humanitarian
The last time I saw Muhammad Ali, he was confined to a wheelchair and could barely speak. This was last…
Considering the legalization of medical marijuana: Schickel heads bipartisan panel to look into issue
Sen. John Schickel, chair of the state Senate Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, has announced that a…
Senior’s big hit provides spark Highlands needed to win 9th Region softball title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands softball player Brennah Dutcher was thrilled to get the key hit in the…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Experts agree it’s always best to leave young wildlife alone
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune Recently, a photo of a wild bison calf standing in the back of an…
St. Elizabeth’s Giolando says challenge of Christ Hospital’s plan for NKY surgical center not a turf war
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A St. Elizabeth Healthcare official says the decision to challenge an application by Christ…
LVX Painting in national spotlight for work on historic home in Newport’s East Row Historic District
Special to NKyTribune LVX Painting of Newport is in the national spotlight for painting an historic two-story brick home in…
Fired teacher sues Gateway, Hughes, KCTCS; claims retaliation for gender discrimination complaints
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A former associate professor has filed suit against Gateway Community & Technical College and…
Wunderbar: Stirring up excitement about eating out, Nathan Chambers aims for ‘wunderfantastic’
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter When you’re a kid growing up in the country it doesn’t matter how good your…
NASCAR driver Keselowski talks about past successes, new challenges at Kentucky Speedway
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Tour featured a driver whose success…
KYCIR: Clinton picked up fundraising momentum in Kentucky; Cruz led Trump on Republican side
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting After three months of lagging behind Bernie Sanders in the chase for…
235-foot Skywheel coming to Newport on the Levee; attraction expected to be open for summer 2017
SkyWheel®, is coming to Newport on the Levee. The observation wheel will rise more than 235 feet above the Ohio…
KyCIR: Big endowments and underwhelming returns at Kentucky’s universities — no real winners
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting When it comes to depth of curriculum, breadth of research and impact…
Just lowering smoking rate to national average could save Kentucky $1.7 billion in health care costs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If Kentucky could cut its smoking rate to the national average, it would save…
The backyard boys of summer enjoying their Ft. Mitchell Field of Dreams, thanks to Hetzel family
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter In a time when sportswriters and others lament the decline of backyard baseball, Cole Hetzel…
Our Rich History: Betty Clooney, ‘the best of us,’ and part of ‘devoted’ and famous sister singing act
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Sibling singing acts have been around since families sang together for after-dinner amusement before…
Sunshine, respect for fallen heroes, bring out big crowd for Florence Memorial Day Parade, program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The sun was out for the annual Florence Memorial Day Parade and members of…
WWII vet, attorney John H. Klette, Jr. earned Silver star, continues to serve his community at 97
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Decorated WWII B-17 bomber pilot John H. Klette, Jr. was 24-years-old when he enlisted to…
Five years later, community, investigators still look for answers in killings of Bill and Peggy Stephenson
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Years have passed since one of the most tragic days in Boone County history…
WWII veteran Lillard Brown celebrated 19th birthday in a foxhole under air attack, earned medals
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Someone once told WWII veteran Lillard Brown that he was a hero. “I said, “No,…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Declining amphibian population focus of new statewide study
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey and published this week offers…
KCTCS announces new president of Gateway Community & Technical College: Fernando Figueroa
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Jay K. Box announced today the appointment of Dr. Fernando Figueroa as…