Beechwood graduate, UK Junior Kotomi Yokokura creating change through education, advocacy
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky What does it mean to be a changemaker? Kotomi Yokokura has been asking herself…
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The River: Recycling makes the junkyard respectable and biz was good, but the call of water was stronger
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Florence Cub Scout Pack 367 on the hunt for recyclable container lids to make benches
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter The tradition started 107 years ago. In 1916, Baden-Powell organized the Wolf Cubs, which caught…
During Distracted Driving Awareness Month, drivers urged to stay focused as fatalities continue to rise
Every year, distracted driving kills thousands nationwide, making it one of the fastest-growing safety issues on America’s roadways today. April…
Sisters of Loretto permanently preserve 650 acres of ‘Holy Land’ in Central Kentucky community of Nerinx
By Brian Roewe Earthbeat The region in central Kentucky where the Sisters of Loretto have resided for 200 years is…
Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe declares for NBA Draft, but hasn’t ruled out possible return to UK
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Oscar Tshiebwe hasn’t ruled out a possible return to Kentucky. The senior forward and 2022…
Natalie Deering: Carrie Riley explains how to find healing through loss with the Grief Recovery Method
In this month’s wellness column I interview Carrie Riley, who holds many certifications along with thirty years of self-teaching and…
KDFWR’s spring turkey hunting series ‘Struttin’ in the Bluegrass’ returns for fourth season April 15
Experience the thrill of springtime turkey hunting in Kentucky when “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass” returns for its fourth season later…
City of Covington seeking community input on use of federal CDBG and HOME grant funding
The public has three ways to weigh in on a draft proposal that outlines how to invest a little over…
BE NKY Growth Partnership CEO Lee Crume to be featured speaker at Florence Rotary meeting April 10
Lee Crume, CEO of BE NKY Growth Partnership, will be the featured speaker at the next Rotary Club of Florence…
OPEC cutback already affecting Kentucky’s gas prices as average jumps to $3.34 per gallon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The announcement last weekend by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) that they would…
Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame to induct six new members during April 19 ceremony
The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct six new members Wednesday, April 19. The day will be highlighted…
Covington Impact Report shows dynamic momentum built on ‘solid foundation’ of jobs, investments
Borrowing from the manifesto that drives its mission, the newly released 2022 Impact Report of Covington’s Economic Development Department lays…
Naloxone can help save someone suffering overdose; what we all should know about this lifesaving drug
By Dr. Trish Freeman University of Kentucky Chances are you or someone close to you has been directly impacted by…
City of Covington to hold public hearing on short-term rental regulations April 12 at The Carnegie
A public hearing will be held Wednesday, April 12, in Covington to collect opinions related to the City’s regulation of…
Covington Commissioner Ron Washington named Covington Education Foundation Person of the year
Ron Washington, a former law enforcement officer and a 1986 graduate of Holmes High School, has been named the Covington…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Pendleton County’s Kincaid Lake offers anglers a quality largemouth bass fishery
Editor’s note: This is the eleventh article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. Kincaid…
Covington Farmer’s Market opening day set for April 22; open Saturdays, rain or shine, through Oct. 28
The Covington Farmers Market will open its Outdoor Market Season at Third and Court Streets Saturday, April 22, from 9…
With Easter weekend ahead, here are some meetNKY holiday-related suggestions for hometowners
Since meetNKY is the go-to expert on connecting (and attracting) visitors to what Northern Kentucky has to offer, it’s a…
Covington sophomore DonYale Artis among 12 named ’22-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of Year
GEAR UP Kentucky has announced the names of the 12 students selected as 2022-23 GEAR UP Kentucky Students of the…
Resurfacing projects to affect traffic on several Campbell County roads starting Thursday
Two resurfacing projects are set to begin in Campbell County Thursday that will affect traffic patterns for the next several…
Building Industry Association names The Reserve at Bellevue as site of 2023 Homefest May 6-21
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky (BIA) will present its single-site home show at HomeFest Reserve in Bellevue. “Five…