The River: Capt. Don Sanders shares memories of a few things (mostly boats) on his mind
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Newport to break ground on transformational new General James Taylor Park on Monday
Staff report City of Newport will break ground on the new General James Taylor Park on Monday at 10 a.m….
Artist Michael Thompson paves the way for young creators as he paints in plain sight — and bright colors
By Isabella Schultz NKyTribune staff writer When thinking of one of Thomas More University’s most inspirational alumni, a local doctor…
Boone County Public Library receives grant for interactive early literacy exhibit at Hebron Branch
The Boone County Public Library Foundation has received a grant from The Andrew Jergens Foundation to support Storyland: A Trip…
Government briefs: News from Park Hills, Ft. Mitchell, Lakeside Park, Kenton County, Boone County, Ludlow
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills city council passed the second reading of the amended nuisance…
New state law highlights growing awareness of light pollution, protects farmland
A new Kentucky law that took effect July 15 is drawing attention to the growing problem of light pollution, an…
McAlister’s Deli opening in newest location in Cold Spring on Monday
McAlister’s Deli, a leading fast-casual chain, will open the doors to its newest location in Cold Spring at 3721 Alexandria Pike Bldg. 300…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — the heat wave, Graham, fake news, summer rides
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Tick season is getting longer, and so is the list of states trying to keep up with growing spread of the tiny pests
By Amanda Watford Kentucky Lantern The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the…
FDA, CDC investigate outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating…
Summer is prime time for vehicle theft, put brakes on crime this National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month
Americans put significant time, money and care into owning and maintaining their vehicles so it’s no surprise they want to…
Lee Ramsey: It’s not your fault, but it’s your responsibility
A few months ago I was sitting on my porch, and listening to a podcast.(Modern Wisdom; a wonderful resource). The…
New online process allows Covington residents to request free monthly Transfer Station dropoff voucher
Covington is offering residents a new online process allowing them to conveniently request one Transfer Station drop-off voucher per month….
Grace Fellowship’s annual training equips NKyians to offer hope through biblical counseling
By Jennnifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer In a world filled with social media influencers, self-help advice, and conflicting opinions about…
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center to host statewide collaborative art project August 23
Kenton County residents will soon get a chance to participate in a 500-person collaborative art project. Baker Hunt Art and…
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries begins construction on new 18,000-square-foot Independence location
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries on Thursday broke ground on its new Independence store, marking the beginning of the transformation of…
Thousands of Kentucky adults may be closer to a college credential than they may think
Thousands of Kentucky adults who left Kentucky’s colleges and universities without graduating may be closer to earning a degree or…
Student receives scholarship named for couple who owned land on which her elementary school was built
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Bailey White, an 18-year-old resident of Hebron, is excited to be leaving next month…
LifeSciKy, New Riff Distilling offering second bourbon release benefiting life sciences community
LifeSciKY has teamed up with New Riff Distilling for the second year to release an exclusive single barrel bourbon to…
June unemployment rate shows slight increase in Kentucky Center for Statistics latest report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2026 unemployment rate was 4.7%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The preliminary June…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs Summer Startup Program announces 2026 Business Pitch winners
Kentucky high school students turned real-world problems into business ideas during the 2026 Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) Summer Startup…
NKADD seeks public input to shape the 2027 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) is inviting residents, businesses, community organizations, and local leaders to help shape the…