Florence city council contracts for dramatic Christian Dallas mural on Stringtown Restaurant
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Council recently heard about an enormous, dramatic mural to be created on…
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The Hill’s Niall Stanage ranks the Democratic contenders for President in ’28; Beshear is No. 10
Staff report The Hill, in a report by Niall Stanage, ranks the Democratic contenders for president in 2028 — and…
Our Rich History: Labor Day and World War II — NKY has always celebrated
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune My father loved Labor Day. He especially enjoyed Cincinnati’s WEBN Labor Day…
UK holds topping out cememony for Rankin Health Education Building, touts service to state
University of Kentucky leadership, state leaders and Turner Construction hosted a ceremonial “topping out” celebration last week for UK’s new…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Florence, Kenton County, Elsmere and Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence city council presented a check for $100,000 to Rick Wurth from the…
Opinion – Judy Harris: A smile, a kindness, then peace — and making friends in the process
“Peace begins with a smile.” Mother Teresa Our Fulbright summer in 1989 was spent in the former Yugoslavia. We traveled…
Veterans Suicide Prevention Coalition to plant flags in honor of veterans who lost their battle at home
Veterans of the United States Military serve our country selflessly, and with great pride and honor. Unfortunately, far too many…
Shooting in Walton ends in suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot, two deputies wounded and recovering
Staff report Two Boone County deputy sheriffs were shot and wounded Thursday night while attempting to serve an arrest warrant…
A reminder: Chamber annual dinner, biggest event of year; ticket sales close Sept. 15
CELEBRATE NKY AT THE 2025 ANNUAL DINNER, its biggest networking night of the year, is coming Sept. 25 — and…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on church shooting, Labor Day, Cracker Barrel, crime rates, flag burning
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
City of Newport to assume ownership of Purple People Bridge and keep ‘beloved landmark’ viable
The iconic Purple People Bridge is entering the next phase of its life, as the Purple People Bridge Company plans…
Kentucky Waterways Alliance to host Confluence Commonwealth Sweep to remove litter near Licking-Ohio rivers
Kentucky Waterways Alliance is co-hosting cleanups across Kentucky in each of the seven major river basins as a part of…
NKY Young Marines from Latonia honor WWII Navajo Code Talkers in Arizona
Four Northern Kentucky Young Marines from Latonia joined 76 fellow Young Marines youth members and adult volunteers from across the…
Chris Wright, mayor of Ludlow, resigns term for health reasons; to spend more time with family
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Chris Wright, mayor of the City of Ludlow, submitted his letter of resignation this…
Opinion — Bill Straub: Is it really possible? Hal Rogers, 87, may face a real race for his long-held seat?
The race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell next year is understandably grabbing the headlines both statewide and nationally, but…
Dave Knox found hope against cancer with help of St. E. Cancer Care, opens SparkHaus next month
Dave Knox learned he had testicular cancer in November 2024, just three days after he was named Mentor of the…
Skilcraft celebrates its 60th anniversary, earns special recognition from BE NKY
Staff report Skilcraft celebrated its 60th anniversary this week. The celebration is a testament to six decades of remarkable growth…
‘Bill’ Donnermeyer passes away at 100, served with distinction as a state representative for 25 years
Staff report William Irvin Donnermeyer Sr., 100, passed away on August 25 at Carmel Manor Nursing Home in Fort Thomas….
Kentucky capital’s local courts to return to downtown courthouse after flood damage
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Franklin County courts are moving operations back into the downtown Frankfort courthouse following damage…
Maria Garriga explains health/wellness coach is just that — and guides each individual journey
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Something good did come out of COVID – at least for Dr. Maria “Cari”…
Corporex land sale at CirclePort signals more growth on horizon for development
Corporex Companies recently completed the sale of 2.77 acres at CirclePort in Boone County. The land sale was finalized on…
Mike Tussey: National Radio Day and the Super Stars — a marriage made in heaven
The Super Stars Lunch Group for the last seven years have gathered quarterly at Barleycorns in Lakeside Park. Why do…