Regional universities join forces to create new ‘University of Southern Kentucky’ in Somerset
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Three of Kentucky’s regional public universities have now joined forces to offer classes at the…
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As students return to school and fall sports, risk of concussions increase; risk higher for female athletes
By Matthew Hoch University of Kentucky With schools starting back for the year, many young athletes are returning to sports…
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks official opening of UK College of Medicine-Northern Kentucky Campus
NKyTribune staff The University of Kentucky College of Medicine joined partners St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Northern Kentucky University on Thursday…
UK golfer battles bone cancer: ‘He and God are going to whip this thing over the next year,’ says his coach
Cullan Brown, a Kentucky sophomore men’s golfer who has been diagnosed with a form of bone cancer in his left…
Former UK star Rex Chapman teams up for National Recovery Month event in Paintsville Sept. 21
Kentucky Health News Every September, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration sponsors National Recovery Month to increase awareness…
Kentucky overcomes slow start, wins football season opener against gritty Toledo, 38-24, on Saturday
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The opener is seemingly the toughest game of the year for most teams and Toledo…
University of Kentucky to retract publications after ‘misconduct’ of two professors, research scientist
Two professors and a staff research scientist are responsible for significant research misconduct in a number of scholarly papers, an…
Educators get special training in teacher financial literacy, now required in Kentucky schools
By Meg Mills University of Kentucky As financial literacy education is now required for high school graduation in Kentucky, a…
Mitch McConnell: Kentucky leads the way with industrial hemp, as new doors are open for farmers
Kentucky’s farmers are among the best in the world. It’s no surprise agriculture leaders from around the country are looking…
In wake of two mass shootings in U.S., some tips for managing distress in children after traumatic events
By Ginny Sprang University of Kentucky Whether it is the local evening news or a 24-hour cable news channel, images…
How a $5 plastic 3-D printed heart is improving surgery, thanks to UK’s Dr. Michael Winkler
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky It’s the size of your fist and looks like a carnival prize. But turn…
Briefs: Pioneer Award to Salyers, Geisen Scheper to Interact board, Blake Morgan gets scholarship
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized one of its 2019 Pioneer Award honorees, John Salyers, who was presented a proclamation for…
Today it’s 50 years: Men walked on face of the Moon and UK professors, grads were part of Apollo team
By Jenny Wells University of Kentucky Today marks 50 years since human beings first landed and walked on the surface…
UK’s Brad Calipari to transfer to Detroit Mercy as graduate transfer to finish last two years of eligibility
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Brad Calipari will finish his collegiate career away from home. Calipari, son of Kentucky men’s…
Sports community saddened by the loss of former Highlands, UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When word got out that Jared Lorenzen passed away on Wednesday, John Messmer got…
Former Highlands, UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen hospitalized with serious medical issues
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jared Lorenzen, a record-setting quarterback for Highlands High School and the University of Kentucky,…
Fort Thomas resident McKenna Miller earns Stanley R. and Martha C. Helbert Scholarship from Pony Club
Six exceptional Pony Club members — including Fort Thomas resident McKenna Miller — were awarded college scholarships through the United…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awards engineering scholarship to Kenton County graduate
Ryan Huesman, a 2018 graduate of Simon Kenton High School, has been selected to receive a full scholarship from the…
University of Kentucky trustees approve $4.2 billion budget; includes pay and modest tuition increases
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees have approved a $4.2 billion budget. Among the…
Former UK basketball star Derek Anderson among six to be inducted into Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
Six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to sports – dating back nearly a century through recent times – have…
Former University of Kentucky basketball stars Hawkins, Willis part of TBT Bluegrass Boys Squad
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be well-represented in The Basketball Tournament next month. Former Kentucky players Derek Willis,…
UK’s proposed budget decreases tuition for some, gives faculty and staff seventh straight pay increase
More than 6,500 University of Kentucky undergraduate students will see a slight decrease in their tuition in academic year 2019-2020…