OpEd – T.J. Hensley: To make mountains blue again, democrats should keep investing in grassroots
Eastern Kentucky is an ancestrally Democratic region that usually doesn’t vote Democratic, except last month. Gov. Andy Beshear was reelected…
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Tin Cup’s new sign and new owners C.J. and Terri Hyde have transformed Fort Wright Driving Range
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s official. Finally. The sign on Madison Pike says it all – Tin Cup Golf….
The River: Whistles have a special place on boats and there are so many stories to tell about them
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
After six months of study, Kentucky certificate of need task force says more study needed
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Lawmakers wrapped up a six-month study of Kentucky’s certificate of need law this week by…
Three NKY women named to The Kentucky Gazette’s Notable Women in Kentucky Politics and Government
Staff report Three Northern Kentucky women has made the Kentucky Gazette‘s list of “Notable Women in Kentucky Politics and Government,”…
Regulatory reform is critical to expanding access to afterschool, summer programs in Kentucky
Affordable, quality afterschool programs keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and support the needs of today’s working families. Yet,…
NKy native Brad Drew wants to deliver ‘happy smile;’ Delta Dental foundation promotes mouthguards
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Brad Drew said all he wanted to do was deliver a “Happy Smile,” he said…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of week’s news; cookies for Santa, economy, Dictator, homeless, Christmas
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
NKU’s 51st commencement today will graduate more than 1,900 in two ceremonies at Truist Arena
Northern Kentucky University will honor more than 1,900 graduates over two ceremonies in the university’s 51st Commencement today. The graduates…
It’s COOKIE TIME: Girl Scouts of KY’s Wilderness Road launch ’24 cookie season, are taking orders
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road has launched its 2024 cookie season and has begun to take orders. The annual…
Keven Moore: The risks associated with Lithium-ion batteries — beware and take necessary precautions
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are found in many popular consumer products and are under a lot of scrutiny for public safety…
Florence City Council votes to help Boone PeeWee League with a loan for its field and lights
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence City Council heard a presentation this week about the ins and outs of…
Divided Kentucky Supreme Court affirms voting districts in gerrymandering challenge
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s recently redrawn congressional and legislative districts will stand for future elections. (Editor’s note: The justices…
Park Hills city council approves amendment clarifying rules related to parking pads
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills city council approved an amendment to the title of chapter 52 of…
Steinford Toys Foundation continues a tradition of giving, will distribute toys to 3300 area children
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Great Depression was a serious time in history when people did what they…
Fort Wright resident has an idea for a name for the Ohio river companion bridge, presents to council
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Tim Siegrist, a resident of Ft Wright, spoke to a recent Ft Wright city…
Sen. Damon Thayer plans to bow out of state Senate, says ‘time is right,’ after 20+ years; succession open
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Republican Damon Thayer, Kentucky’s longest serving Senate majority floor leader, has decided not to…
Beshear ‘ready’ for 2nd term’; pledges internet to every home, infrastructure, kindergarten for all
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter When it came time Tuesday for Democrat Andy Beshear to take the oath of office…
Rising Tide Spirits celebrating its first release, ‘Old Stubborn’ is limited and now available
Rising Tide Spirits is celebrating its long-awaited release of aptly named “Old Stubborn,” limited — and “worth the wait.” “We…
Villa Madonna Academy adds Esports to its sports offerings, expanding opportunities for students
Villa Madonna Academy has added Esports as a sport. Esports is not just about gaming; it’s about strategy, teamwork, and…
Covington commission hears proposal for two developments with potential for $1.7m payroll taxes
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Two proposed economic development agreements could bring in more than $1.7 million in new payroll…
Commentary – Mike Tussey: You can feel it, you can hear it, you can see it — the Spirit of Christmas
The calendar says that Christmas is almost here. December 25 – a day that millions of us cherish each year;…