Kentucky by Heart: KY was the first state in the nation to have a state bird — the Northern Cardinal
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve always been enamored about Kentucky’s state bird, the Northern Cardinal, often called the “redbird.”…
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U.S. Forest Service launches online firewood permit site for visitors to Daniel Boone National Forest
Firewood permits for the Daniel Boone National Forest are now available for purchase through a new online E-Permit system. E-permits…
USDA issues voluntary recall of Trader Joe’s salad product due to undeclared milk allergen
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a limited quantity of Trader Joe’s Sesame…
Our Rich History: Revisiting NKY’s role in WWII, and end of war in Europe 80 years ago
Editor’s note: We’re celebrating ten years of Our Rich History. You can browse and read any of the past columns,…
Florence to celebrate grand opening of city’s new Fire/EMS Station #34 May 8; open house June 8
The City of Florence has announced the grand opening of its newest fire station, Florence Fire/EMS Station #34, marking a…
SVdP NKY receives $25,000 Haile Foundation grant to support Rent and Utility Assistance Program
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) has received a grant award of $25,000 from the Carol Ann and…
The River: The ‘Great Steamboat Race,’ a grand river tradition as legendary as the Kentucky Derby itself
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Covington e-waste recycling event collects more than 150 cars, 4,500 lbs of electronics
Last month’s Covington Recycles and Book Donation event at computer refurbisher Blair Tech’s Tech Castle location in Latonia welcomed more…
Boone, Covington school districts among 13 in KY facing hardship due to COVID relief funding rescission
On March 28, the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) received a letter from the U.S. Secretary of Education stating that…
Campbell County Public Library accepting applications for two vacancies on board of trustees
The Campbell County Public Library is seeking applications for two openings on its Board of Trustees. This is a non-paid,…
Sculptor Matt Langford to explore NKY’s history in three dimensions during May 6 NKY History Hour
Have you ever wondered about the people whose names grace Northern Kentucky’s streets, cities and landmarks? From Mary Ingles Highway…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: During Kentucky Derby week, the story isn’t always on the racetrack
It was never a priority for a young athlete growing up in Northern Kentucky playing football, basketball and baseball. The…
Kentuckians urged to ‘Skip the Line,’ take advantage of new remote-renewal driver licensing intitative
New remote renewal-based licensing alternatives will provide Kentuckians opportunities to “Skip the Line” and avoid waiting at Driver Licensing Regional…
Governor’s Derby Exhibit, now open at State Capitol, includes work of three Northern Kentuckians
The 2025 Governor’s Derby Exhibit is now open in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort. The work of 44 artists from…
Gateway celebrates students signing with regional employers during recent ‘Going Pro Day’ ceremony
Gateway Community and Technical College recently celebrated the achievements of eleven students during its “Going Pro Day” ceremony – an…
Most of public, including majority of Republicans, oppose Medicaid cuts; MAGA supporters divided
KFF Health News As the Trump administration and Congress pursue broad cuts to federal health agencies and budgets, most of…
Latest KDFWR testing shows no new signs of chronic wasting disease in wild deer
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has completed its Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD)…
Keven Moore: Ensuring safety by using best practices for abrasive wheel grinders
Abrasive wheel grinders are like the Swiss Army knives of the manufacturing world. They’re everywhere, especially if you’ve got a…
Scouts to canvas NKY neighborhoods today to collect non-perishable items for Freestore Foodbank
Over 1,000 Scouts and Scout Leaders from Dan Beard Council, Scouting America will be canvassing neighborhoods throughout the Greater Cincinnati…
Gov. Andy Beshear to deliver Chase College of Law commencement address, receive honorary degree
Northern Kentucky University’s Chase College of Law has announced Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear will serve as commencement speaker for the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A look at intriguing life cycle, history of cicadas as we ready for their emergence
The cicadas are coming. According to the University of Kentucky Department of Entomology Kentucky will be the epicenter for the…
Covington to celebrate grand reopening of Austinburg Park Saturday with food, family fun and festivities
UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 10, due to the forecast of inclement weather. Get ready to…