State to provide food for 450,000 school-age children during the summer months
As the school year draws to a close, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky has been approved to provide food to…
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Governor declares Juneteenth (June 19) a state ‘Executive Branch’ holiday, beginning this year
Gov. Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth – a day that commemorates African Americans’ many contributions and long struggle for freedom, justice…
Cove Federal Credit Union announces directors elected to board and new board officers
Cove Federal Credit Union (Cove FCU) announced that Tony Bell, Mary Cook-Reneau and Maureen Hebert were each elected to a…
Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program continued, as it has seized illegal drugs and saved lives
Gov. Andy Beshear approved the continued work of Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program, which has helped save Kentuckians’ lives by supporting the…
Florence Rotary Club helps nonprofit, FIESTA, grow, provide support to underserved Hispanic population
By Will Baker Rotary Club of Florence “We want to help everyone who comes through our doors—it doesn’t matter where…
Opinion – Rural Blog: Memorial Day is perfect time to teach children to love America, despite wounds
As we launch into Memorial Day picnics, celebrations and sales, it’s a good time to rethink the day — why…
CVG advises travelers to plan ahead, expect 13% increase in air passengers for the holday
The official kickoff to summer travel starts this week at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The airport is expecting…
Mermaids are coming back to Newport Aquarium, starting Memorial Day weekend
Newport Aquarium has announced they’ll be adding mermaid magic to this summer starting on Memorial Day weekend. From May 25…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare promotes four individuals within its leadership team
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced the promotion of four individuals within its leadership team, recognizing their dedication and commitment to…
Easterseals Redwood, Clovernook Center partnership to expand services for people with disabilities
Easterseals Redwood and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired announced a new partnership that will expand services for…
‘Pipsqueak’ holds her own as a member of the all-female Black-n-BlueGrass roller derby squad
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She’s called “Pipsqueak” for a reason. Michaela Schierberg – all five-feet of her – is…
Purple People Bridge to ‘partially open’ on Kentucky side on Friday to pedestrians, repairs are underway
Staff report The Purple People Bridge will partially reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24. The bridge has been closed…
Jeff Hauswald of Bloomington, Indiana, named new superintendent of Boone County Schools
Staff report The Boone County School Board has hired Dr. Jeff Hauswald of Bloomington, Indiana, as new superintendent of schools,…
City of Covington budget discussions continue, city’s priorities discussed; affordable housing
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s been a difficult time to budget, said Mayor Joseph U. Meyer. But the city…
Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: Transparency should be rule in KY penshioners challenge to hedge funds
The details are still a bit sketchy, but it is clear that attorneys representing the parties in Kentucky’s pension litigation…
Light voter turnout, no major issues in state Primary Election — here are the ‘unofficial’ results
Staff report Democrat Joseph Biden and Republican Donald Trump handily won their respective parties’ nominations in the closed primary election…
KCTCS gets National Science Foundation grant to support advance additive manufacturing practices
The National Science Foundation has awarded the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and partners a $1 million grant to…
Mike Tussey: Branson — the Grand Slam of the Ozarks has an adventure for you
The summer of 1995 I was still broadcasting with WTCR’s “Mike in the Morning Show” and loving every minute of…
Purple People Bridge closed while engineers evaluate damage after sandstone falls from it on Cinci side
Staff report A piece of sandstone fell Sunday afternoon from a pier on the Cincinnati side of the Purple People…
Opinion – Sen. Mitch McConnell: Untimely death of president of Iran does not change regime’s threats
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Iran: “Last night,…
It was a 100th Birthday celebration for the Kruer-Tewes Homestead in Edgewood (stories were told)
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter From a distance you thought it might be a school graduation party. When you scrambled…
Burlington native Alexandra Castle returning to NKY roots as first Master Distiller at Augusta Distillery
Burlington native Alexandra “Alex” Castle has been appointed the first Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations for Augusta Distillery,…