One of Covington’s best ghost stories is hiding in plain sight, but turning the vacant lot to use is something else
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune staff writer Each fall, Jill Morenz leads two-hour walking tours of downtown Covington highlighting some of…
Andy Beshear’s super PAC steps up fundraising in its second year; gambling interests give big
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear’s super PAC, In This Together, raised almost $1.4 million in the second…
Scott, Conner will have first-time head coaches running their Class 5A football programs next season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When the Conner and Scott football teams meet in a Class 5A district game…
Opinion – Joseph Meyer: Parking study required before Chase, Medical School relocate to Butler lot
On its face, the relocation of NKU’s Chase Law School and the UK medical school branch to Covington is a…
Kentucky State Police investigating two officer-involved shootings, include one in Kenton County
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two separate office-involved shootings over the weekend in Kenton and Franklin counties, each of which…
With 21 years at the school, Angela Turnick appointed principal at Holmes High School
Angela Turnick has been appointed permanent principal at Holmes High School. Turnick, a Northern Kentucky native with 21 years of…
Gold Star, Children’s Theatre name finalists for annual teacher award — voting is open
Gold Star and The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati announced this year’s top 10 finalists for the Gold Star Teacher award,…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentuckian Bonnie Covey shares inspiring journey navigating hearing loss
Someone recently contacted me about the inspiring example of Bonnie Covey, a 77-year-old Louisville native, who started losing her hearing…
St. Elizabeth, Latonia library hosting free screening, resources event Wednesday
World Cancer Awareness Day is Wednesday and St. Elizabeth is cohosting a free screening and resources event with the Kenton…
Black Balloon Project to host art gallery destigmatizing substance abuse disorder
Featuring Gabi Deaton’s photography and local artists, an art gallery event will honor families across the Tri-State impacted by overdose….
Holy Cross girls make history with big win over Owensboro Catholic in All “A” Classic title game
By Terry Boehmker and Will Jones NKyTribune sports reporters Holy Cross became the first girls basketball team to win four…
Our Rich History: Out of struggle and hardship, Covington’s new Cathedral is born
Editor’s note: This is the final part of a four-part series celebrating the Quasquicentennial (125th) anniversary of the Dedication of…
Newport boys lose to familiar opponent, Walton-Verona offense struggles in All “A” Classic semifinals
By Will Jones NKyTribune sports reporter Lyon County pulled away in overtime to beat Newport, 60-53, in the Sunday afternoon…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Ken A all the way, BB battle goes Mustangs’ way
After the way the whole NFL Hall of Fame selection process has gone for good guy Ken Anderson, the “most…
Groundhogs are lousy forecasters but valuable animal engineers – and an important food source
(Editor’s note: News update: Punxsutawney Phil on Groundhog Day today saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.) Steven…
Join the Nation of Lifesavers: Be agents of change during American Heart Month
More than 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occur in the United States each year. This February, during American Heart Month, the…
NKY’s Widmer’s Cleaners joins the Tide Cleaners Family, same staff remains
A local dry-cleaning staple is getting a fresh, bright orange makeover. The Northern Kentucky Widmer’s Cleaners location (3074 Dixie Highway)…
‘Hazardous weather’ — subzero temperatures throughout the week, expect some snow
Staff report The National Weather Service has Northern Kentucky under a “hazardous weather” outlook, with subzero wind chill values through…
Opinion – Paul Hallinan Miller: NKY doesn’t need one big city, it needs one standard of honesty
The Northern Kentucky Tribune has offered a thoughtful debate. Col Owens argues that with 400,000 people spread across dozens of…
Local teams split Sunday morning semifinal games in All “A” Classic girls state basketball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The stifling defense Holy Cross uses to limit an opponent’s scoring opportunities was very…
NKY filmmakers focus on 1968 as pivotal year to understand Baby Boomers through locals’ eyes
By Laura Kroeger NKyTribune staff writer Move over Ken Burns. There’s an emerging documentary producer in Northern Kentucky. Prolific author…
The River: Winters are brutal on the river, as ice and cold make for unforgiving waters
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…