The River: ‘Art of ballyhoo’ was means of survival aboard old-time steamers along inland waterways
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
April Coffee is a business coach and an advocate for unification around scholarships
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer April Coffee says she was quiet, real quiet – almost shy – when she…
Gary Bertsch & The Blamers bring original music, real stories and NKY roots to BCM on Thursday
When Gary Bertsch heard a fellow Northern Kentucky University student mention that his band needed a lead singer, he didn’t…
An Adventure in Time: Center for Great Neighborhoods’ first Spark in the Park on June 24
Get ready for an adventure through time. On Wednesday, June 24, 6-8 p.m. at Randolph Park (David Housely Pavilion,…
Government briefs: Edgewood vs. KYTC, Florence honors Popovitch, turmoil in Erlanger, Newport assessments
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council listened to an update on happenings in Frankfort by Representative…
Kenton County police say Independence man was killed by his own tow truck
The Kenton County Police Department’s Serious Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team was requested by the Taylor Mill Police Department to assist…
Kentucky Colonels executive to speak at Florence Rotary Club on Monday, public welcome to register
Kentucky Colonels Executive Director Sherry Crose will speak to the Florence Rotary Club on Monday. Crose will be speaking about…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Father’s Day, green water, Iran deal, team jerseys, Elon Musk
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Kentucky artifacts featured in new Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History opened its new exhibition, “From These Lands: Sharing…
Julian Sandberg named winner of Beechwood Band’s 2026 Sarah Menez Memorial Scholarship
The Beechwood Band Boosters have announced Julian Sandberg has been named winner of the 2026 Sarah E. Menez Memorial Scholarship…
Boone Co. invites residents to celebrates America’s 250th with free, family-friendly event today
Boone County is inviting residents to celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with a free, family-friendly event on today from 3-10 p.m….
Environmental groups urge Congress to pass Ohio River Basin restoration bill to protect drinking water
More than 120 organizations are urging Congress to take action to protect the drinking water of more than 30 million…
Lee Ramsey: Your effort is never useless — but why do we fear making a change?
Last week a client of mine said, “What keeps me from really focusing on my health? I have been successful…
DBL Law’s August 16 Made It Series event to feature leaders in biotechnology and life sciences
DBL Law has announced the next installment of its Made It Series will take place on August 13, featuring Jim…
Department of Fish and Wildlife Resouces reports removal of wild pigs from Land Between the Lakes
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources reported this week that the USDA’s APHIS Wildlife Services recently completed an…
Opinion – Caleb Franz: Cassiuis Marcellus Clay — Kentucky’s original free speech champion
The Declaration of Independence’s pledge of liberty to all people was only effective if there were those willing in subsequent…
Gosney brothers preserve the past, build community in Newport: latest project, the Prestant
By Abigail Wright NKyTribune reporter The century-old pipe organ inside The Prestant still fills the sanctuary with music, much as…
New York Knicks were unable to contain local player Arnie “Stilts” Risen in one of the early NBA Finals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter More than a million people lined the streets in New York City on Thursday…
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce announces annual Leadership Alumni Award honorees
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will honor four alumni from its flagship leadership programs — Leadership Northern Kentucky and…
KEA Leadership Conference, held in Covington, to host inaugural Juneteeth Celebration today
The Kentucky Education Association will host its inaugural Juneteenth Celebration as part of its annual KEA Leadership Conference, bringing together…
Kentucky’s unemployment rate increases slightly in May; state’s jobless rate stands at 4.5 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2026 unemployment rate was 4.5%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics. The preliminary May…
Swimmer’s ear: What parents should watch out for as kids head to the pool this summer
Kenneth C. Iverson University of Kentucky Summer brings plenty of opportunities for kids to swim and play outside, but all…