The River: As winter’s icy grip finally loosens, another season of river adventures awaits
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Beechwood’s Bella Stone wins ’26 Kentucky Poetry Out Loud competition, going to nationals
Beechwood High School junior Bella Slone won the 2026 Kentucky Poetry Out Loud recitation contest in Lexington this week. With…
Mayor Ben Baker: ‘State of the City’ address describes ‘Dayton as strong, moving boldly forward’
I’m proud to say: the State of our City is strong and moving boldly forward with full momentum. Dayton is a…
Covington Business Council’s March luncheon to feature discussion of Covington’s new city hall
Covington Business Council’s monthly luncheons have experienced sell-outs early, so here’s a chance to sign up early for the March…
Government Briefs: Roundup of news from Elsmere, Park Hills, Lakeside Park, Boone County, Covington, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter ELSMERE Tuesday night in Elsmere was student government night and eleven students from St…
Governor signs proclamation naming February as Gifted Education Month in Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear recently signed a proclamation declaring February as Gifted Education Month. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman recognized the…
Wrather Museum Exhibition celebrates work of enduring Graves County artist Helen LaFrance
By Constance Alexander Special to NKyTribune When an E-F4 tornado ravaged downtown Mayfield in 2021, a painting by esteemed artist…
GCF provides grant to Fire Foundation of NKY to advance inclusive Catholic education
The FIRE Foundation of Northern Kentucky has received a $25,000 grant from Greater Cincinnati Foundation in support of its initiative,…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Pam Bondi, Epstein, Olympic politics, Valentine’s Day
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
New Riff Distilling receives World’s Best Bourbon honors at World Whiskies Awards
Staff report New Riff Distilling was named the World’s Best Bourbon at the 2026 World Whiskies Awards held in Louisville at…
Simon Kenton girls post win over defending state champion Sacred Heart for second consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter It was considered a major upset when the Simon Kenton girls basketball team defeated…
Lee Ramsey: Common myths about exercise – faster is (not) always better
The dominant philosophy shaping much of American life can be summed up simply: whatever is most efficient, whatever produces results…
Florence zoning amendment vote exposes rift over outdated codes; demand for truck parking grows
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter As the number of tractor-trailers grows on Northern Kentucky highways, so does the demand for…
KSO free pop history program for schools, Rags to Riches explores America’s music heritage
Staff report Students, teachers and parents, it’s time for a field trip. The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Newport Ragtime Band invites…
Temperatures fluctuate and heating bills are higher than expected — but help is available
As winter weather begins to ease and temperatures fluctuate, many residents may still notice higher-than-expected heating bills. Even after the…
City of Florence invites residents to visit Presidents Day display at Government Center February 16-20
The City of Florence is inviting the community to celebrate Presidents Day with a special exhibit honoring the history and…
Prichard Committee says rescission of $47m in community schools funding requires community-led solutions
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence announced the federal government has rescinded a $47 million Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grant three years…
Opinion – Mitch McConnell: What the West must do now at Munich Security Conference
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense wrote the following op-ed published by POLITICO…
Kentucky Retailers expect strong Valentine’s sales as consumers balance celebration, costs
Kentucky retailers are preparing for one of the strongest Valentine’s Day shopping seasons on record, as national spending is projected…
Hundreds of Holmes High School students stage walkout over immigration crackdowns
By David Rotenstein NKyTribune reporter Holmes High School students walked out of class Thursday afternoon to protest the Trump administration’s…
City of Florence to review Dixie Highway restriping proposal, requests Turfway Road safety data
The City of Florence has begun a formal review of a proposed Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 project that would…
KY Senator Rand Paul denounces immigration agents’ use of force in Minneapolis killings
By Ariana Figueroa States Newsroom WASHINGTON — The top leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee showed…