‘Buddy’ LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago, celebrates 64 locations in three states
By Ann Keeling
Special to NKyTribune
It’s hard to imagine that when Donald “Buddy” LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago — among the very first in Cincinnati — most of his potential guests didn’t even know what pizza was. But Buddy had seen the popularity of the pizza and hoagy shops...
Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot- sculpture was installed Wednesday by Banz Studios and Indianapolis-based...
Covington approves IRS site contracts; Mayor says ‘Dirt will be moved’; modifies public comments
By Ryan Clark
NKyTribune reporter
In what Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer called an “extraordinary meeting,” city commissioners unanimously approved three contracts that will effectively begin construction...
Greg and Jake Rouse are adding Ft. Mitchell’s Hit Seekers Sports Cards to the Great American Ballpark
Staff report
Hit Seekers Sports Cards, a premiere sports hobby shop, is expanding from its home base as a retail store at 2501 Dixie Highway Suite 2, Fort Mitchell, to take card collecting to Great American...
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‘Buddy’ LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago, celebrates 64 locations in three states
By Ann Keeling Special to NKyTribune It’s hard to imagine that when Donald “Buddy” LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago — among the very first in Cincinnati — most of his potential guests... - More »
- Greg and Jake Rouse are adding Ft. Mitchell's Hit Seekers Sports Cards to the Great American Ballpark
- Enzweiler Building Institute accepting enrollment for Skilled Trades Summer Camps for grades 10-12
- Debby Shipp has training, will travel to offer professional development by TMU faculty experts
- Better Business Bureau encouraging Kyians to use caution as number of scam bourbon websites grows
- Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce names finalists for May 2 Business Impact Awards
- Kentucky's unemployment rate increases slightly in February; jobless rate stands at 4.4%
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Central Bank bringing financial literacy education to participating NKY schools — through BANZAI
Central Bank & Trust Co. is bringing financial literacy education to over 2,740 students and residents in several Kentucky counties, including Northern Kentucky. Students at 24 schools and the surrounding... - More »
- NKU's team places 4th in National Econ Games in Lexington; 11 schools, 120 students participated
- Covington Education Foundation selects Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year
- Tickets still available for Austrian Harpist Elisabeth Plank at NKU's Greaves Concert Hall Saturday
- NKU is on the road with President Cady Short-Thompson, Victor E. Viking and others to visit local high schools
- KY to host largest annual school archery tournament March 28-30 in Louisville; NKY schools competing
- KBE selects Lawrence Co. Superintendent Robbie Fletcher as state's next commissioner of education
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Installation of new ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture enhances Covington riverfront and Riverfront Commons
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot- sculpture was installed Wednesday by Banz Studios and Indianapolis-based... - More »
- Covington approves IRS site contracts; Mayor says 'Dirt will be moved'; modifies public comments
- Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown tendered verbal resignation after allegations; special meeting tonight
- Annual spring street cleaning set to begin April 1 in Covington, residents asked to be aware of schedule
- Road report: KYTC District 6 announces roadwork this week in the region; watch for detours, closings
- Local government briefs: Edgewood talks golf carts, Florence names first responders, Boone denies zoning change
- Bill making childhood vaccines more accessible heads to Kentucky governor's desk
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St. E. hitting home run with Reds Eric Davis, Elly De La Cruz to champion proactive health practices
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced a new collaboration with Cincinnati Reds infielder Elly De La Cruz, aimed at championing proactive health practices within our community. Through this partnership,... - More »
- Health insurers again win lobbying battle with doctors, hospitals over 'prior authorization' of treatments
- St. Elizabeth's Garren Colvin to speak at Covington Business Council's monthly luncheon
- Criminal immunity for KY medical providers who make mistakes wins unanimous legislative support
- UC psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help
- St. E. Healthy Headlines: How to talk to healthcare provider about something embarrassing? Some tips
- State's certificate of need repeal dies on bipartisan vote in House committee; better solutions needed
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Kathryn Witt’s new book, Perfect Day Kentucky, offers tips for exploring ‘heaven’; launch party Friday
Staff report Local author Kathryn Witt has authored a new book, Perfect Day Kentucky: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Other Escapes,” published by Reedy Press. A special launch party will be held... - More »
- Mike Tussey: Tomorrow, the 105th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade kicks of a 'Cincinnati Holiday'
- Kentucky by Heart: Wisconsin town's 'Kentuck Day' celebration honors its resident's Kentucky roots
- Our Rich History: The 1968 Falmouth tornado -- storm moved rapidly, residents got no warning
- The River: The captain hates change, but knew everything had to change sometime . . .
- 'Game changer' for many families, as 'kinship care' bill, SB 151, moves to Governor's desk
- Officials tell Dayton's story, of the river city known for its homes (historic and new), businesses, vitality
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NKY Water District reactivates granular activated carbon water treatment at Fort Thomas plant
The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) recently completed reactivation of granular activated carbon (GAC), a component of their advanced treatment processes, at their Fort Thomas Treatment Plant. GAC... - More »
- NKY Chapter of Kyians for the Commonwealth to hold candidate meet and greets in advance of May primary
- Covington Fire Department seeking info about city's homes, business to improve emergency response
- Beechwood sophomore spearheads Young Marines' effort to recognized fallen NKY WWII veteran
- Little Flour Baked Goods' Elizabeth Hughes headed to Prime Video national entrepreneur competition
- Samaritan Car Care founder, NKY resident Bruce Kintner, wins Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Award
- REDI Cincinnati names finalists for James A. Wuenker Growth Award, four from Northern Kentucky
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Explore Cincinnati’s role in the Civil War with author Peter Bronson during April 2 NKY History Hour
In just three days, a young general in the Union Army turned the defenseless, panicked city of Cincinnati into a fortress, saving the city from a Confederate attack. This same man formed the first Black... - More »
- Dixie Heights High School names six to be inducted into Distinguished Alumni, Educator Halls of Fame
- Design LAB: Learn + Build announces Dine with Design fundraiser May 15 at Newport on the Levee
- 'This is The Ohio: Life, Death, Rebirth' -- see the film free at Boone County Enrichment Center
- Behringer-Crawford to unveil local horse racing exhibit April 6 in advance of 150th Kentucky Derby
- Preschoolers 3-5 can 'chase rainbows' during BCM's monthly preschool program April 3
- Master Provisions celebrated successes (and they were plentiful) at annual Bridges to Blessings event
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‘A shame,’ says sponsor Sen. Danny Carroll, but $300m Horizons Act supporting child care is ‘dead’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The $300 million child care bill called the Horizons Act is “dead,” its sponsor said Wednesday. The state budget approved by the Senate failed to allocate all the money... - More »
- Legislation sent to Governor's desk allows foster parents to quality for child care benefits for work
- Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Don't overlook KY's small and paddlecraft-friendly lakes when fishing crappie
- McConnell provides summary of what the $528 million defense funding means to Kentucky
- Officials reminding Kyians to plan ahead as influx of travelers expected during April 8 total eclipse
- Seven new inductees added to state Capitol's Kentucky Women Remembered exhibit
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Kentucky's so-called rough fish species are taken by wide range of methods
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Once upon a time, riverfront baseball field in Ludlow was the site for Cincinnati Reds opening day game
The Cincinnati Red Stockings played their opening game of the 1875 season at Ludlow Base Ball Grounds, the team’s first riverfront field. (Drawing by Cam Miller) By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports... - More »
- Kentucky AD Mitch Barnhart puts 'notion of no relationship' with coach John Calipari 'out the door'
- UK names Virginia Tech Hokies coach Kenny Brooks as next to lead Wildcats women's basketball
- So much storytelling, so little time . . . although the NKSHOF March inductions made an exception
- Dan Weber's Just Askin': Who's Rupp Arena less likely to welcome, a N. Ky. team or John Calipari?
- Big day of racing: Endlessly wins Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway -- on the Road to the Derby
- Campbell County luck runs out after 13 straight as Noah's 48 for Harlan County game turns it all around
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Opinion – Tom Fitzgerald: The rise of the “Frankfort Knows Best’ legislature
It is said that a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of a small mind. That is nowhere more apparent than with the Kentucky General Assembly and its occasional respect for local governance. Lawmakers... - More »
- Opinion -- John Schaaf: High-dollar lobbyists are moving some of Frankfort's most controversial bills
- Opinion - James Klotter: Legislature plods on, falling victim to competing interests, narrow partisanship
- Opinion -- Richard Nelson: Legislation mandating age verification to access adult content long overdue
- Joe Heller: A cartoonist's view of weeks news -- Trump payment, ahh Spring!, brackets, airport security
- Opinion - Amye Bensenhaver: Discussing House Bill 509 relating to access to public records and meetings
- Opinion - Bill Straub: Jamie Comer, alias Comer Pyle, has proved to be abject failure; no facts on his side