Prep Sports Notebook: Pre-season favorites remain on top in N. Ky. basketball coaches polls
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The high school basketball teams voted No. 1 in the pre-season Northern Kentucky boys’…
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Legistlative outlook: A lot at stake for public education; pension fixes; charter schools?
By Madelynn Coldiron Special to NKyTribune There is one sure thing going into the 2016 session of the Kentucky General…
Kentucky by Heart: Former top-ranked boxer Stitch noted more for his feats outside the ring
In the 1950s and early into 1960, Louisville’s Rudell Stitch was a highly successful amateur and professional boxer. He ranked…
Covington Business Council hosts panel discussion about future phase of Cincinnati streetcar in NKY
As the Cincinnati Streetcar prepares to take its first real trip around the Queen City’s downtown, would a future phase…
As the Ark rises in Williamstown, fabrication and design work being completed in Hebron
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Much of the attention involving the Ark Encounter, the full-sized Noah’s Ark replica being…
UK’s Stoops knows what he’s getting with new offensive coordinator Eddie Gran
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Mark Stoops knows what he’s getting with new offensive coordinator Eddie Gran. More than…
Our Rich History: High School in Covington — long before Holmes — had 20 students in 1853
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Covington High School was established by the city of Covington in 1853. On…
Keith Taylor: Ulis scores often but his defense steals the show in UK’s win over Ole Miss
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Tyler Ulis has developed a knack for scoring. His defensive skills are starting to…
Top-ranked Thomas More women run winning streak to 43 in a row, whip Thiel in PAC matchup
The No. 1-ranked Thomas More College women’s basketball team crossed the century mark for the first time Saturday as it…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Plenty to look forward to on state hunting and fishing scene in 2016
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune The first day of winter arrived last week but you wouldn’t have known it…
Keith Taylor: Calipari expecting another ‘dogfight’ against Ole Miss in SEC opener
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune With the exception of an overtime win over Ole Miss, Kentucky had little trouble…
ProPublica: For your review, the best 2015 investigative reports on political money
The following represented ProPublica‘s picks for the year’s most notable in-depth stories on campaign finance, from newsrooms around the country….
Conner boys’ basketball team wins tournament to close out impressive first month of season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Spurtability is a word you won’t find in the dictionary. It’s a term that…
Jamie Vaught: Blanton Collier overcame hearing barrier to become successful coach
When I was a very young kid growing up in Science Hill, Ky., my dad and I would watch professional…
Year in Review: Highlights include focus on education, health and growth in the urban core
By John Fox Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Second of two parts As 2015 comes to a close, NKY…
Ryle senior’s extra effort helped him become one of the state’s top wrestlers
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Logan Erdman’s high school wrestling career has been a slow and steady climb to…
Paul Long: Al Salvato legacy lives–with ‘frostbite run,’ getting good start on new year, giving back
Al Salvato was running before running was cool. Back when “jogging” wasn’t considered an insult. Back before hundreds of men…
Year in Review: Highlights include growth for NKY businesses, communities, education and health
By John Fox Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives First of two parts As 2015 comes to a close, NKY…
Cards hope to turn perks into attention-getting win over Texas A&M in Music City Bowl
By Russ Brown Special to NKyTribune LOUISVILLE — Let’s be honest about this. Could the University of Louisville football team’s…
Veteran Eddie Gran hired to take over Kentucky offense; Hinshaw also added to staff
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Kentucky has hired its third offensive coordinator in four years. Eddie Gran was chosen…
Looking back: Larry Conley, Joe B. Hall haven’t forgotten UK’s memorable tourney run in 1966
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Larry Conley hasn’t forgotten his last collegiate basketball game. “It seems like yesterday,” he…
Our Rich History: A look back at New Year’s 1916 — and threads that connect us (Let there be Peace)
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune New Year’s Eve, 1916. Europe was engulfed in the Great War, which since…