Brossart boys cross country team adds state championship trophy to school’s successful fall season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter It’s been an exceptional fall for Brossart athletic teams. The small school in Alexandria…
The River: Still ‘living in the past,’ dreaming of the steam-driven boats of days gone by
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Brossart volleyball team returns to state tournament with record-setting setter running its attack
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Aubrey Rebholz was a promising eighth-grader on the first Brossart volleyball team to reach…
Michael Hammons, Northern Kentucky civic leader, retiring after decades-long legacy of regional leadership
Michael Hammons, a longtime Northern Kentucky civic leader whose career has helped shape regional development, public policy and early childhood…
Report highlights continued growth of Commonwealth’s bioscience industry, its impact on innovation, economy
Kentucky’s bioscience industry continues to strengthen its role as a major economic driver for the Commonwealth, according to a new…
BCM’s Holly Jolly Days returns November 14 celebrating 35th year of annual toy train exhibit
Holly Jolly Days returns to Behringer-Crawford Museum Nov. 14 through Jan. 10 pairing the 35th annual Holiday Toy Trains with…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Campbell County, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter CAMPBELL COUNTY County Administrator Matt Elberfeld read a letter at the recent Campbell County…
Florence to honor veterans with 11-day Witness Tree observance at Florence Government Center
The City of Florence, in partnership with Florence Christian Church, is inviting the community to participate in The Witness Tree,…
USCBP agents at Port of Louisville intercept counterfeit watches valued at over $66 million
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Port of Louisville stopped a shipment Oct. 23 containing 460 counterfeit watches….
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Blue wave, Brewers Champs, trick vote, raking
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Beechwood speeds into the 60’s again while running the clock . . .and the Camels
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter You would think the way Beechwood’s unbeaten Tigers have finished the regular season, things…
Fall back — Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday November 1; adjust your clocks
Staff report It’s been talked about, threatened with preventive legislation, been a political football and the subject of endless debate,…
Florence boy needs votes to be a Superhero in Stan Lee’s Super Kid contest
By Laura Kroeger NKyTribune staff writer A kind-hearted nine-year-old from Florence is in the running to be a superhero. Phoenix…
Why Head Start? Here is an example of one family whose lives have been improved by early childhood education
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Head Start works. And it’s real. Teresa Back knows it. She’s lived it. Head…
Longtime KET Executive Director Shae Hopkins has died at age 69; led network for more than 17 years
Kentucky Educational Television (KET) long-time Executive Director and CEO, Shae Hopkins, died this week after “a brief but courageous battle…
Lee Ramsey: Developing a longevity mindset toward health and fitness (it’s a lifetime commitment)
For most people, going to the gym once isn’t a big deal. We don’t have much trepidation if someone were…
Duke Energy warns to be aware of energy ‘vampires’ — appliances and electronics that use energy even when idle
This Halloween, Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky are reminding customers of the scary reality of energy “vampires.” These appliances and…
Measles climbs to 201 cases in Kentucky, according to Kentucky Department of Public Health
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of confirmed measles cases in Kentucky due to the ongoing outbreak has doubled…
Opinion – Sarah Thompson: For Ludlow mayor — ‘Honoring Ludlow’s roots while embracing its future’
Editor’s Note: The NKyTribune is offering one free op-ed posting from NKY candidates in major races in which there is…
Opinion – Jeremy Todd: Kentucky is not for sale — I am a Libertarian candidate for congress 4th district
Editor’s Note: The NKyTribune is offering one free op-ed posting from NKY candidates in major races in which there is…
Jamie Vaught: Notes and observations as Kentucky Basketball set to begin 2026-27 campaign
Notes and observations… • It was nice to see former Wildcat hoops standout John Pelphrey on the hardwood floor Wednesday night….
On the verge of defeat, Notre Dame rallies to win 9th Region volleyball title match for fifth straight year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A lot was going through Teagan Kondik’s mind when her Notre Dame volleyball team…