Thomas More University sending team to participate in The Econ Games for the first time
Thomas More University will participate for the first time in The Econ Games 2024, hosted by the University of Kentucky’s Gatton…
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Opinion – Sarah Vanover: Horizons Act — Senate Bill 203 — would give early childhood education stability
As Kentucky approaches the end of the federal fiscal year in September 2024, a potential child care crisis is looming…
Bobby Mackey’s relocating temporarily from iconic Wilder home to Florence; soft opening this weekend
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The move is temporary. The ghosts may be permanent. Bobby Mackey’s Music World and nightclub…
Covington commission hears news of very real budget cuts — no ‘fantasy,’ says Mayor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s real, Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer told his constituents. “Any allegations about the fantasy…
Governor issues first veto of legislative session: HB 18 dealing with access to avoidable housing
Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by Louisville Councilman Phillip Baker, who represents Metro Council District 6, as he vetoed House…
Ryle High School celebrated its Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner designation
NKyTribune staff report Ryle High School earned another elite distinction — Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner School. The recognition…
Ceremony at KY’s COVID Memorial (United We Stand. Divided We Fall) to mark 4th anniversary of first case
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack will join state and local officials, along with several Kentucky families today to…
Mike Tussey: Self confidence, pride and high self esteem — you might find it all on the stage
We all watch a ton of movies in our lives. In the last century, movies became a staple of our…
United Way launches Early Learning Awareness campaign to enroll more into kindergarten readiness
Decades of research show that children who attend a quality preschool are better prepared for kindergarten than those who don’t….
Opinion – Teri Carter: Rush is on to arm volunteer ‘guardians’ in schools but bill protecting kids ignored
According to research gathered by Sandy Hook Promise, “An estimated 4.6 million American children live in a home where at least one…
meetNKY to release its (expected record) numbers at annual meeting and 50th anniversary celebration
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The meetNKY team will be playing to a full house for its 2024 Annual Meeting…
Afterschool Alliance names Beth Wiseman of Learning Grove one of 15 Afterschool Ambassadors
The Afterschool Alliance has selected Beth Wiseman, Director of School Age Services at the Learning Grove, to serve as a…
Flu shots limit infection rates, which are still elevated in Kentucky; reduce your risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Department for Public Health still considers hospitalizations for respiratory illnesses high and…
Kentucky’s Kyra Watts gets gold ticket on American Idol — is going to Hollywood
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky native Kyra Waits is going to Hollywood. Waits, who is from Berea, earned a…
The madness of march comes to the Point/Perk Coffee Shop, as Cov first responders pour it on
By Andy Furman Point/Arc The battle is just beginning – at The Point/Perk Coffee Shop (43 W. Pike Street, Covington)….
Opinion – Liam Niemeyer: 10,000 Kentuckians marched for racial equality; my grandmother was one of them
I never got a chance to ask my grandmother about what March 5, 1964 was like for her. What she…
Our Rich History: The 15th Amendment — Politics, racism polarized Americans as lively debate raged
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune (Continued: Part 2 of two parts; See part one) In last week’s column,…
Appeals court sides with GOP constitutional officers on ethics commission power; Beshear to appeal
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Republican constitutional officers celebrated a ruling from the Kentucky Court of Appeals that upheld a…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on roadwork in the region this week — beware delays, closures
KYTC District 6 reports the following work on the region’s roadways this week and urges caution. Be aware of delays…
Hop Shop found a way to grow its business and give people a reason to go: install Disco Bathrooms
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter He probably never entered a disco in his life. But Larry Kilmer has installed one…
Theresa Cruz to speak on ‘Understanding the Latino Community in NKY’ at Florence Rotary luncheon
To help the region learn more about NKY’s fast-growing Latino community and learn how to better serve and support, Theresa…
KY 49th in oral health; fluoride in water proven to help teeth, but group of legislators tout law to ban it
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern As a dental hygienist working with low-income schoolchildren in Louisville, Jennifer Hasch said the untreated…