Our Rich History: Independence Day 1876: A prelude to the end of Reconstruction
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune On July 4, 1876 — the centennial of the signing of the…
Prep Sports Report: Ryle basketball player makes college commitment three years before graduation
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jayden McClain has three years of girls high school basketball remaining, but the 6-foot-6…
Behringer-Crawford to celebrate 76th anniversary, America’s 250th Saturday with ‘Birthday Bash@BCM’
Behringer-Crawford Museum is throwing a birthday party for the community, and everyone’s invited to celebrate with free admission, live animals,…
Off-duty Florence policeman, Dustin Zink, shot and killed when Boone deputies answer domestic violence call at his home
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today An off-duty police officer died Friday night after being shot by four deputies with the…
Purpose-driven careers take center stage at 3rd annual Nonprofit Career Fair at KCPL
By Jennifer Jahn NKyTribune staff writer Job seekers looking for meaningful work will have the opportunity to connect with organizations…
Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon to host city’s next Cookies and Conversations July 9 at Government Center
The City of Florence is inviting residents to attend the next Cookies and Conversations with Mayor Julie Aubuchon on Thursday,…
Help bring music to our parks this summer — give to challenge grant for Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
An anonymous Horizon donor has pledged $5,000 toward a $25,000 challenge grant to support the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s summer programming…
The River: As nation marks its 250th birthday, the P.A. DENNY sternwheeler celebrates its golden jubilee
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to kick off 32nd summer concert series July 11 in Devou Park
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra will roll out its popular summer concert series in July to outdoor amphitheaters in Devou Park…
Covington community invited to contribute to riverfront public art installation celebrating city’s history
Covington residents have an opportunity to contribute a piece of the city’s history to a new landmark public art installation…
High temps can wreak havoc on vehicles, AAA offers tips to help drivers prepare for extreme heat
The season’s first heat wave has arrived, bringing temperatures in the 90s and a heat index topping out in the…
Bluegrass Wildlife: The time lags of life — the world just doesn’t work on our schedule
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Flying across the ocean on my first visit to Europe, I knew what to…
City of Covington announces annual summer street sweeping program will begin July 8
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual Summer Street Sweeping Schedule on Wednesday, July 8. The…
NKU students learn philanthropy through hands-on experience awarding grants
For 26 years, Northern Kentucky University’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project has given students hands-on experience in philanthropy by allowing them…
Born on the 4th of July: Leeland is first baby born on Independence Day at St. Elizabeth
It was a very happy 4th of July at St. Elizabeth as Baby Leeland celebrated his first Independence Day as…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s views of news — Fireworks politics, birthright citizenship, it’s HOT, wide open spaces
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Highlands graduate added his name to all-time list of fastest American marathon runners at race in Japan
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The runners who stack the starting line for the annual Firecracker 5K road race…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Don’t forget Barrels as they finish up on road, getting back to NKU basketball
It was Sunday, May 17, the last time the Kentucky Barrels were seen in their Truist Arena home on the…
At least 25 homicides in Kentucky’s annual domestic violence report for 2025
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call…
Breeze Airways nonstop flights underway from CVG to two new east coast destinations
Breeze Airways has started new, seasonal nonstop routes from CVG Airport to Portland, ME, and Greenville-Spartanburg, SC. The routes, offered…
Kentucky Democratic Senate candidate says voters deserve ‘honest answer’ about McConnell’s health
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Democrat who is hoping to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says that…
Lee Ramsey: A solutions-focused approach to health — find what works and do more of it
A few years ago, I was in graduate school for psychotherapy. While in my second year, I came across two…