Government briefs: News this week in Boone County, Ft. Mitchell, Edgewood, Independence, Erlanger, Ft. Wright
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Boone County Commissioners listened to the first reading of an ordinance approving…
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Joe Heller: Cartoonist on Trump/Musk, Father’s Day, Ukraine drones, distractions, D-Day
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Florence Walmart celebrates ‘Grand Re-opening,’ first NKY store to get remodeled
By Andy Furman NkyTribune reporter There was never a doubt. Kristen Falhaber was headed for Walmart years ago. “I grew…
AJ Jolly Park opens Sunday’s Jolly Good Paddlefest with a concert tonight; check out your recreation options
Campbell County is launching the first-ever Jolly Good Paddlefest at AJ Jolly Park with a kick-off concert on Saturday, June…
Whether weather cost Highlands, or not, South Warren excapes in extra innings in the rain
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Both coaches agreed: It was the rain. No question. That was the…
Ten innovators awarded in Kentucky Commercialization Ventures 2025 IMPACT competition
Ten outstanding innovations have been awarded in the 2025 IMPACT Competition, a program of Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV). KCV is…
Fun-filled pool program for kids in Covington will provide relief from summer temperatures
Just in time for relief from climbing temperatures, Covington Parks & Recreation has a fun-filled pool program for kids in…
Sold-out crowd to gather for 2025 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards today at Turfway
Staff report A sold-out crowd will convene at Turfway Park Racing & Gaming at mid-day to honor the 2025 Outstanding…
Opinion – Carolyn Hankins Wolfe: Kentucky’s future starts at age four, calling for Pre-K for All
Governor Andy Beshear has announced the launch of Pre-K for ALL, a bold and overdue initiative to give every 4-year-old…
St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood celebrates Cancer Survivors Day — offers insight on options, therapies
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Cancer is a scourge on mankind, there is no doubt about it. The numbers…
Covington Rotary Club honors longest living member with an award in his name
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He joined the Covington Rotary Club in 1954, served as President in 1959 and holds…
Mike Tussey: Gary Sullivan, a man with a vision for success and a path to destiny
For so many of us there is sometimes a spark, a vision, or even a dream that can lead to…
Opinion – Col Owens: Let’s have an honest dialogue about Medicaid
There is much talk these days about Medicaid. Its importance, its cost, its controversy. The dramatic cuts in Medicaid included…
Nominations close June 4 for Chamber’s outstanding leaders in business, community
Nominations are now being accepted for the NKY Chamber annual awards recognizing outstanding leaders in the NKY Chamber and in…
Howard Whiteman: When it comes to health, we want best practitioners, best researchers, best of the best
One year ago, my wife was desperately driving me to an emergency room after an artery in my leg burst,…
Book signing event for ‘R.C. Durr: The Man and The Legacy’ to be held June 10 — register today
A book-signing event for “R.C. Durr: The Man and The Legacy” will be held at the Metropolitan Club on June…
Some suggestions for fun and adventure close to home — National Trails Day, rooftop drinks with a view
Staff report meetNKY and Visit Cincy are offering some suggestions for plenty of opportunities for fun and adventure as summer…
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park’s lodge to undergo renovations, add archery center
Building on the New Kentucky Home initiative, Jenny Wiley State Resort Park’s lodge is undergoing $5.5 million in renovations to enhance visitor…
EducateNKY seeking volunteers for its second Start of School Assistance Initiative
EducateNKY is seeking volunteers for its second annual Start of School Assistance Initiative. Its aim is to recruit volunteers for…
Road Report: KYTC District 6 cites road work expected in area this week — beware detours, closings
KYTC District 6 reports work being done in the region this week, noting that inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances…
BCM’s NKY History Hour discusses Black self-defense in Post-Civil War Kentucky
After the Civil War, newly freed African Americans in Kentucky faced a time of great uncertainty and danger. In the…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Ode to teachers as school year comes to a close
“Those who know do. Those who understand teach.” Aristotle Another school year is in the books. And teachers as well…