The River: A visit with CLYDE, and appreciating my ‘golden years’ from air-conditioned comfort of home
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Florence Y’alls pitcher making comeback from injury that occurred on the mound in spring training game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The most recent homestand for the Florence Y’alls did not go well. The pro…
Paddlefest, celebrating 25th anniversary, to launch new ‘Tributary Princess’ competitions
In honor of the 25th anniversary Ohio River Paddlefest on August 1, event organizer Adventure Crew have launched the Ohio River…
New Kentucky voter registrations reach 11,440 in June, marking largest monthly increase in nearly two years
The Kentucky Secretary of State has announced 11,440 new voters registered in Kentucky in June, the biggest monthly jump since…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Independence, Erlanger, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Independence city council approved the second reading of an amendment to the current…
Kentucky residents can view 2024-25 local school financial data in Kentucky School Report Card
Kentucky residents can now see how much schools spend per student and other financial expenditures with a new update of…
Smoke Justis introduces new Blue Tin breakfast and coffee bar; Traci Gregg to manage
Traci Gregg, former owner of Reality Tuesday Cafe in Park Hills, has joined the Smoke Justis team to manage and…
Kentucky’s economic performance remains strong as 2026 General Fund receipts exceed estimates
The Office of State Budget Director reported last week General Fund receipts for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) totaled $15,975.5 million,…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist views on news — Red card, screen time, Iran MOU, gas and groceries
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
MAMMOTH Music and Arts kicks off 2026 season with acoustic music series at New Riff Distilling
For the second year in a row, the MAMMOTH Music and Arts Festival is teaming up with New Riff Distilling…
Retired Northern Kentucky Senator John Schickel to be inducted into Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame
Former state Senator John Schickel will be inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame as a member of the…
Road-weary Barrels working to get their roster back as regular season ends and playoffs near
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The best comedy routine in the history of American sports is without doubt Abbott…
TMU Field Station to host annual ‘Raisin’ Hellbenders’ concert supporting Ohio River conservation July 25
Thomas More University’s Biology Field Station will host its third-annual ‘Raisin’ Hellbenders on the River: Concert for Conservation’ July 25…
6 ‘N The Mornin’ restaurant opens today in new RiverCenter location, relocating from Cincinnati
Corporex Companies is celebrating the grand opening of Cincinnati breakfast and brunch restaurant 6 ‘N The Mornin’ in Covington’s RiverCenter…
Independence community comes together to support young cancer victim with ‘Carnival’ benefit
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer When young Ellie Stidham was diagnosed with Stage 4 rhabdomyosarcoma, her family’s world changed…
Lee Ramsey: How to develop a health mindset — and focus on your direction
The word “mindset” is said so frequently, especially in the health and fitness space, that it has a good chance…
Purchase a Covington neighborhood poster and support the Fund for Covington
Stop by Covington City Hall to see the America’s 250th Anniversary Community Posters displayed in the lobby windows. The posters…
Art After Hours returns to Campbell County Public Library’s Fort Thomas Branch July 24
Art After Hours returns to Campbell County Public Library’s Fort Thomas Branch Friday, July 24 from 7-9 p.m., where patrons…
Newport Schools, Learning Grove, EducateNKY launch early learning partnership at Newport Primary School
Newport Independent Schools, Learning Grove and EducateNKY have entered into a unique partnership in Northern Kentucky that will bring full-day,…
NewCath football team begins practice with new head coach preparing for historic season opener
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky high school football teams can begin preseason practice in helmets only on…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: NKU gets the leader the Northern Kentucky community needs
NKU Pres. Dr. Cady Short-Thompson prides herself on this one special skill: “Hiring well,” she was saying Thursday afternoon at…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Wishing Mitch McConnell the best of health outcomes, but it is time he step aside
There’s an old story I’ve told before but it bears repeating under the circumstances. Charles de Gaulle, during his time…