WW II veteran Ft. Thomas 1st Lt. Joe De Jarnette remains identified; to be interred in Erlanger
Staff report The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces 1st Lt. Joe A. De Jarnette, a soldier killed during World…
Adopted son Jonah Bevin in court again for hearing on his effort to intervene in Bevins’ divorce case
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern At a hearing Monday over Jonah Bevin’s effort to intervene in the divorce case of…
Four NKY School districts among 34 to receive books, resources from KDE Summer Boost program
Thirty-four districts and 35 sites will be participating in the 2025 Summer Boost: Reading and Mathematics Program, a partnership between…
Ohio River Way Challenge returns May 5–15; annual 300-mile expedition to include new floating lab
The Ohio River Way has announced the return of the Ohio River Way Challenge, an 11-day paddling expedition taking place…
Unemployment rates increase in all 120 KY counties in 2024; Kenton, Boone among lowest at 4.5 percent
Annual unemployment rates increased in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2024, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The…
Calvary Christian Headmaster Bill Dickens named to board of KY Entrepreneurship Education Network
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) has announced Dr. Bill Dickens has been named to the board of directors of…
Kentucky by Heart: Honoring the ‘beauty of Kentucky’ with visit to state Capitol’s iconic Floral Clock
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist The “beauty of Kentucky” is an oft-repeated phrase in describing the allure of the state….
Florence PD, DEA to collect unwanted prescriptions during Prescription Drug Take Back Day April 26
On Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Florence Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will…
Our Rich History: Frankfort, Kentucky — a German place name?
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Wikipedia is often criticized for its inaccuracy, so when I found the following…
Finding his roots, John Taylor releases ‘Back to My Old Kentucky Home’ in time for Derby
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Today, his connection to the Bluegrass is a song. In the future, John Taylor may…
CPE board limits tuition, fees for students through 2027 to 5.7% over the two-year period
At its April meeting, the Council on Postsecondary Education board approved a recommendation to limit increases in undergraduate tuition and…
Tariffs loom; Kentucky relies on trade more than any other state, says new study
By Jamie Leuke Editor, The Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s economy is the nation’s most reliant on global trade, according to a…
Boone County Fiscal Court asks for public input to shape the future of transportation
Staff report The Boone County Fiscal Court is asking citizens to help shape the future of Boone County’s transportation. Fiscal…
Ground broken on state’s first medical cannabis business, Centaurus Farms in Monticello
Kentucky Today Ground has been broken on the first medical cannabis business in the state, Centaurus Farms in Monticello, which…
Kenton County Mayors hear about new Fire Training Center project, still in planning stages
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Mayors met Saturday at Liberty Hall in Edgewood. Guest speakers were Fire…
Spring is busy time for wildlife, but young wildlife should be left alone; here are tips
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With spring in full swing, more people are encountering young wildlife as they venture outdoors,…
FEMA extends individual assistance deadline for homeowners, renters in Kentucky
Kentucky homeowners and renters who suffered uninsured or underinsured damage to their property from the February Severe Storms, Flooding and…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Happy, happy Easter — He is risen!
“Alleluia, Christ is risen!” “The Lord is risen indeed! Alleluia!” Easter Acclamation and response. Happy, happy Easter to each of…
Malachi and the pedal tractor — a story that says it all about the heart of R.C. Durr
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The release of the book, R.C. Durr, The Man and The Legacy, invigorated memories of…
The River: Following inspection, DELTA QUEEN kicks off 1971 season shoving north to Cincinnati
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Point/Arc was the perfect place to film a movie for the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge
By Andy Furman Point/Arc It seemed like the perfect place to film a movie – for Katie Scarlett and Becca…
NKU’s Dr. Brian Hackett gives lesson in history, focused on Newport Barracks
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It was billed as a lesson in our history – Northern Kentucky, to be exact….