NewsMakers ’26: Barbara Drees Jones, a mighty force behind the scenes, carrying on family legacy
(Editor’s note: This is the second of six stories honoring the NKyTribune’s ’26 NewsMakers of the year.) By Laura Kroeger…
Walton-Verona senior leads list of local qualifiers for boys state golf championship finals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona senior Adam Gutman shot 3-over 75 in a sectional golf tournament at Kenton…
City of Florence to honor posthumously Boone County High School alumnus, coach Dave Trosper October 2
The City of Florence will join the community in honoring the life and legacy of Boone County High School alumnus…
Organizations highlight importance of protecting Ohio River during Source Water Protection Week
As communities across the country recognize American Water Works Association’s Source Water Protection Week, Sept. 27–Oct. 3 five regional water…
U.S. Chamber’s Free Enterprise Express Opportunity bus makes stop in Covington
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Free Enterprise Express Opportunity Tour hosted a roundtable on free enterprise in partnership with the…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky native Frances Figart captures history, culture of Appalachia in new book
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Don’t misunderstand. There’s a whole lot of “Kentucky” in Frances Figart’s new book, Word from…
Kentucky state trooper Hayden Phillips killed in shooting in Warren County; suspect apprehended
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A Kentucky state trooper was fatally shot along an interstate highway Monday, and a suspect…
Governor creates Office of Music, dedicated to highlighting state’s storied music legacy
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has created the Governor’s Office of Music, a new office dedicated to…
First Financial Bank to host food drive across Northern Kentucky branches throughout October
First Financial Bank will host a Northern Kentucky food drive from Oct. 1-30, accepting donations of canned and nonperishable food…
Opinion – Kevin Sari: Do ordinary people still have a voice? Is justice ‘strangulation by paperwork’?
I did not invest in Bircus Brewing because I expected to get rich. I invested because I wanted to help…
NewsMakers ’26: John Cain wears many hats, has touched lives of countless Northern Kentuckians
(Editor’s note: This is the first of six stories honoring the NKyTribune’s ’26 NewsMakers of the year.) By Laura Kroger…
Our Rich History: Treadle and Triumph — Kentucky’s first female dentist, Dr. Lucy Montz
By Malachi Chavez Special to NKyTribune In the early 1870s, many students at Covington’s elementary school on Scott Street knew…
Opinion – Jane Herms: What happens next? Family Nurturing Center’s ‘Nurturing Hope’ campaign needs you
A building cannot heal a child. But what happens inside one can change the course of a child’s life. Later…
The New Old Age: Three common drugs older adults might be overusing — old habits are hard to beat
By Paula Span KFF Health News The scenario often unfolds like this: Medical researchers investigate a frequently used drug and…
City of Covington employee Walt Mace transitions to new role as director of neighborhood services
After 12 years of serving the City of Covington, Walt Mace is stepping into a new leadership role as the…
AG Russell Coleman joins in effort to protect consumer from illegal robocalls
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the latest in his continuing effort to protect Kentuckians from illegal and bothersome robocalls. Coleman…
Kentucky makes Associated Press top 25 following back-to-back wins over Texas A&M, South Alabama
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today For the first time this season, Kentucky is ranked in the Associated Press Top 25…
The River: In the absence of a true ‘boatman’s bethel’, technology keeps old river rats in the know
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Covington to launch pedestrian-friendly ‘Entertainment Destination Center ‘during Oct. 8-11 BLINK festival
Covington will launch an Entertainment Destination Center during BLINK 2026, creating a pedestrian-friendly environment where visitors can experience the festival…
Memoir of University of Kentucky, NBA basketball legend Dan Issel to be released next month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The University Press of Kentucky has published “Dan Issel: From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend,”…
Keeneland’s September Yearling sale concludes with a record-setting market
Keeneland’s 2026 September Yearling Sale concluded Saturday after 12 sessions that produced a record-setting market, surpassing the auction’s previous worldwide…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Edgewood, Kenton County, Boone County this week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Two residents, Jake Roneker and Linda Dault came to the regular council meeting…