Earth Day 2024: This year, it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ and a call for a plastic-free future
Staff report Today is Earth Day and it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ as advocates call for more awareness about the harm…
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Opinion – Ken Rechtin: Earth Day is a day to celebrate our plant — and resolve to do our part
Today is Earth Day. On this day we honor and celebrate our remarkable planet. Even though our collective actions have…
Supt. Jay Brewer retiring from Dayton Schools, ‘leaving it better’ and turning page to a new adventure
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Jay Brewer is no stranger to challenges. In fact, a challenge was what he thought…
The River: The Crack(ed) Crew of the Delta Queen, 1970, and sketches by the self-taught Bob Sikes
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Gov. Beshear to make economic development trip to Germany, Switzerland, promoting state with investors
Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is taking an economic development trip to further support job growth. Gov. Beshear will travel…
Free webinar on ‘tackling the immunization crisis’ set by Foundation for Healthy Kentucky
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Tackling the Immunization Crisis.” It will be…
City government briefs: Reports on Edgewood, Florence, Erlanger city councils
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Harold Trouten, a resident from Winding Trails, came to the regular meeting to ask…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Earth Day, dozing Don, Israel-Iran, the jury
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Chef, reputation got Keyhole Bar & Grill a catering gig for visiting teams at Great American Ball Park
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The Cincinnati Reds. Next – The Cleveland Guardians. Strange bedfellows? Well, not really. First, both…
Opinion – Al Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins, who died April 14 at age 82
George L. Atkins Jr., who died April 14 at age 82, was a politician for barely a decade. But he…
ORSANCO’s Foundation for Ohio River Education offers ‘Life Below the Waterline’ mobile aquarium
Celebrate Earth Day this year up close and personal with Ohio River fish. ORSANCO’s Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE)…
St. Elizabeth Physicians honored with Acclaim Award from American Medical Group Association
St. Elizabeth Physicians announced its recent recognition by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) as an honoree for the Acclaim…
KCTCS celebrates ‘dual credits’ earned by students, real plus for families; NKY among leaders overall
Staff report The Kentucky Community and Technical College System continues to celebrate Community College Month by recognizing the 27,454 dual…
Newport’s Kayla Vaske urges ‘Write this Down’ in book that helps her — and her readers — cope
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She wants you to learn how to think – instead of what to think. And…
Governor moves Medical Cannabis Program ahead with expedited timeline for licenses by lottery
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program has taken significant steps toward ensuring Kentuckians with qualifying conditions…
Opinion — Bill Straub: Massie cites three reasons for urging Speaker Johnson’s resignation; then what?
For a Whiz Kid with fancy-schmancy degrees from some snooty college in liberal Massachusetts who has more patents than Edison…
BCM celebrates 150th anniversary of Kentucky Derby with special exhibit on hometown legends
The countdown is on for the 150th Anniversary of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby. But even if…
Covington commission starts discussion about legalizing sale of medical marijuana; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The issue is coming up at the Covington commission meetings, so it might as well…
Opinion – Al Cross: Do Kentucky legislators serve our well-being?
In a republic, the form of government that the U.S. Constitution prescribes for states, the will of the people is…
Mike Tussey: Paul Revere — remember him? He rode into history 249 years ago while spreading the alarm
The legendary ride of Paul Revere took place on April 18, 1775 through the Massachusetts country side from Boston to…
Kentucky Republicans and Democrats prepare to face off on ‘school choice’ constitutional amendment
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern As the dust settled on the General Assembly’s 2024 session, Republican and Democratic lawmakers began…
Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: Savor the moment but stay alert — as HB 509 died quiet death in legislature
In responses ranging from disinterested to comatose, Republican leadership registered little concern about the demise of HB 509 Monday night….