Sen. Mitch McConnell issues statement from his hospital bed, shares photo with wife, Elaine Chao
Staff report Senator Mitch McConnell has finally been heard from, as he shared a statement and a photo with his…
Our Rich History: Brent Spence, the dedicated public servant for whom a bridge was named
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune I have to admit it. I feel sorry for Brent Spence. The…
Lots of folks coming Northern Kentucky’s way this week for Frontier League Y’all Star Game
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter No wonder MeetNKY is a presenting sponsor for this week’s Y’all Star Frontier League…
Republishing: Art Landers warned of the invasive spotted lanternfly, which has been seen again in NKY
Editor’s note:The Tribune is republishing expert Art Landers column from last October about the spotted lanternfly which has been seen…
Mazak, NKU team up for special STEM junior academy program for 7th-10th graders
Mazak North America and the Northern Kentucky University Center for Integrative Natural Science and Mathematics hosted a special STEM junior academy…
Attorney General Coleman joins coalition to help crackdown on scam calls and texts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Russell Coleman announced that Kentucky has joined a 48-state coalition to further crackdown…
KYTC to perform routine bridge inspection on I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge in Boone County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a routine bridge inspection on the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Bridge in…
Historian Jacob Hogue will explore hidden stories of Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ past during next NKY History Hour
From Civil War soldiers and vaudeville performers to neighborhood gathering places and hidden communities, Cincinnati’s LGBTQ+ history reaches much farther…
Opinion – David Harris: Social Security can (and should be) saved — it needs this ‘Roth Act’
Recent news reports indicate that the Social Security system is on pace to be insolvent by 2032. Contrary to what…
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…