The River: A look at the styles and types of riverboats that once navigated the nation’s western rivers
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Author and educator Kim Shearer combines love of teaching with graphic-novel writing
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer For author and educator Kim Shearer, the 2012 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, the…
The Conversation: Who wins and who loses as the United States retires the penny
Nancy Forster-Holt University of Rhode Island By now, Americans know the strange math of minting: Each penny costs about 4…
Sunday Read: South Carolina’s measles outbreak shows chilling effect of vaccine misinformation
Lauren Sausser KFF Health News BOILING SPRINGS, S.C. — Near the back corner of the local library’s parking lot, largely…
Political Notes: Rebecca Reckers, Julie Aubuchon, Kris Knockelmann, Cole Cuzik, Wil Schroder
(Editor’s note: As the time for official filing for public office for the 2026 May primary has now opened, this…
Gov. Beshear joins multi-state lawsuit about federal gutting of funding housing policy
Gov. Andy Beshear this week joined leaders from 19 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging…
A helpful look at some important tax changes coming next year
By Harold Best Kentucky Baptist Convention The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” signed by President Trump on July 4 contains…
Louisville shuts down Cats to retain bragging rights, Governor’s Cup
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Louisville will display the Governor’s Cup in its trophy case for another year. The Cardinals…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — TGIF, peace plan, Thanksgiving, deer hunts, advent
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Semifinal losses by Beechwood, Ryle clear playoff brackets of local contenders for state football titles
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter For the first time in 47 years, Northern Kentucky will not have a high…
Goodbye Farmer’s Almanac: 2026 edition will be its last, after more than 200 years
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer For those of us born in the ’80s, the word “almanac” may instantly bring…
Lloyd’s Juggs come close to making it to Lexington before falling at the finish to Murray
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter All Kyle Niederman wanted for his Lloyd Memorial program this season was to move…
Online holiday gift buying can be quick and easy, but be mindful of scammers
Online shopping is quick, convenient, and a lifesaver during the busy holiday season. With just a few clicks, you can…
Covington’s annual holiday light recycling program begins Dec. 1 at four dropoff locations
The City of Covington is again calling on residents to help keep reusable materials out of the landfill by participating…
Holiday hosting without ‘uninvited guests’ of the rodents, cockroaches kind
The holiday season brings excitement with family gatherings and festive celebrations, but it can also bring unwelcome visitors. As temperatures…
Kentucky park rangers, state police, law enforcement agencies to conduct cliff rescue training Dec. 2-3
The Kentucky State Parks Ranger Division and the Kentucky State Police Air Rescue team will join local first responders and…
Christmas is popping out all over; celebrations in NKY communities are shaping up
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas season begins. Northern Kentucky area is celebrating, and people…
Sweep in preseason coaches poll puts CovCath basketball team on track to capture elusive region title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cutting down the nets after winning the 9th Region boys basketball championship game is…
Keep the pages turning: Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge continues through December 10
There’s still plenty of time for Covington’s youngest readers to jump into the Mayor’s Winter Reading Challenge — and plenty…
Live racing at Turfway Park returns next Wednesday with full fields, record purses
Live racing in the Commonwealth of Kentucky will shift to Turfway Park Racing & Gaming next Wednesday for the start…
CBC’s December luncheon to feature ‘How Young Professionals Grow — and How Employers Win’
Staff report This continues to be an uncertain time for employees given troubling economic trends as well as the specter…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: Know your family’s disease history to manage your own health
When it comes to your family’s medical history, having detailed information is invaluable. Carrie Anderson, MS, LGC, a Genetic Counselor…