Our Rich History: August 15th — A sacred feast of Italian Americans
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Editor, Our Rich History Each year on August 15th, Roman Catholics around the world celebrate…
Ft. Mitchell homeowner watches in awe as mama deer gives birth in his backyard
Staff report Deer sightings are becoming more and more frequent in Northern Kentucky, along with warnings — especially during mating…
Bluegrass Wildlife: The howl of uncertainty — wolves are hope for ecosystems whole again
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Sitting in our research tent in the West Elk mountains of Colorado one late…
Prep Football Previews: Brossart enters 20th season with new coach relying on returning seniors
By Ben Miller NKyTribune sports reporter After finishing 6–6 in 2025, a new era begins for the Brossart football program…
Ready for school? Don’t forget to get caught up on your immunizations
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As students prepare to go back to school, there’s no better time than National…
Kenton Co. Public Works, KY Waste Management to host free tire recycling event August 13–15
Kenton County Public Works is partnering with the Kentucky Division of Waste Management to host a free three-day Waste Tire…
Park Hills resident Lauren Ehrman named one of 23 PGA Works fellows for 2026-27
Lauren Ehrman, a Park Hills resident and recent graduate of Bellarmine University in Louisville, has been named one of 23…
Covington Parks and Rec to host free youth soccer clinic to help kids jump start their soccer journey
Covington Parks and Recreation is inviting children ages 3 to 5 to kick off their soccer journey at a free…
NKY Chamber to present government forum featuring county commissioner discussion
From maintaining roads and supporting economic development to addressing housing, public safety, and quality of life, county governments play a…
The River: Uncovering the history of Chief Engineer Elmer L. Henderson, who worked on the DELTA QUEEN
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Prep Football Previews: Newport aims for higher goal after getting to region finals last two seasons
By Jake Dickman NKyTribune sports reporter If the past two seasons were any indication of the trajectory the Newport football…
NKY horticulturist is ace behind landscaping at Cincinnati Open, supplying 35,000 plants, flowers
By Steve Oldfield Special to the NKyTribune The Cincinnati Open attracts the best tennis players in the sport and it’s…
Soccer season will open with goalkeepers returning for both local teams that reached state finals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Goalkeepers are the top returning starters on the Highlands girls and Covington Catholic boys…
Toad the Wet Sprocket to headline 2026 Merchants and Music Festival in Ft. Thomas September 19
Iconic 90s alternative rock band Toad the Wet Sprocket has been announced as the headliner for the 2026 Merchants and…
Government briefs: News from Independence, Edgewood, Erlanger, Ft. Wright, Ludlow
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Independence city council passed the second reading of an ordinance amending parking violations….
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers confiscated counterfeit watches at Louisville port
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Louisville intercepted yet another shipment containing counterfeit watches recently. Had…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Vindictive prosecutions, Western wildfires, out of ammo, tug-of-war
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Unified Kentucky court system marks 50 years with groundbreaking for new Court of Appeals headquarters
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Fifty years after Kentucky unified its court system, the Kentucky Court of Justice will mark…
“Other” voter registration surges in July as 8,598 new Kentucky voters registered
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that, in July, 8,598 new Kentucky voters registered, with Kentuckians outside the two major…
Kentuckians reminded to plan for a sober driver ahead of upcoming Labor Day weekend holiday
State officials are reminding Kentuckians to plan ahead for a safe and sober ride home to help keep roads safe…
Prep Football Previews: Filling vacancies in 19 starting positions is challenge facing Bellevue team
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter Despite being hit hard by graduation, Bellevue football coach Chad Montgomery is very optimistic…
City of Florence to hold public hearing on proposed property tax rates Aug. 18 at Government Center
The City of Florence will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed 2026 property tax rates on Tuesday, August 18,…