NewsMakers ’26: Terry Foster’s compassion, humor, intellect mark a 50-year healthcare journey
(Editor’s note: This is the third of six stories honoring the NKyTribune’s ’26 NewsMakers of the year.) By Laura Kroeger…
Conner girls golf team earns first trip to state championship finals by placing third in qualifier
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Conner girls golf team will make its debut in the state championship tournament…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: First RPI rankings offer both good — and nonsensical — news for NKY
The KHSAA, as it normally does, released the RPI rankings for football this week, by classes. And as much as…
As Kentucky’s high school classes shrink, colleges must prove their value and enroll a larger share
Kentucky’s colleges and universities must increase the value of a postsecondary credential and make that value more visible to students…
October in Ludlow: A full, fun schedule of Fall events, live music, history, Halloween activities
The City of Ludlow and local businesses are preparing for a busy October filled with community events, live music, family…
Ron Riegler dies at 71, led family business, Riegler Blacktop, one of largest privately-owned companies in Tri-State
Staff report Ronald Joseph Riegler Sr., 71, of Union, passed away peacefully on September 24 at Select Specialty Hospital in…
A lifetime of service: Rotary Club of Florence honors Sherry Walters as 2026 Citizen of the Year
The Rotary Club of Florence on October 5 will honor Sherry Walters as the Rotary Club of Florence’s 2026 Citizen…
NKU alum John Neace to be inducted into Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Class of ’26
Northern Kentucky University alumnus John Neace will be honored in the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026, adding…
City of Florence annual Fall Clean Up Week set for October 5-11 at Tanners Lane maintenance facility
The City of Florence will hold its annual Fall Clean Up Week from Monday, October 5 through Sunday, October 11…
Opinion – Al Cross: Beshear’s book makes Trump his adversary
If you doubted that Gov. Andy Beshear is running for president, read his book. “Go and Do Likewise,” published Sept….
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…