Invasive plants are unhealthy for people, economy, environment; Ohio Valley Cooperative aims to control
The region is being invaded but not by extraterrestrials. We’re experiencing an invasive plant invasion – non-native invasive plants are…
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Mitch Barnhart gets five-year contract extension as UK athletics director; has served since 2002
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has received a contract extension that will keep him at…
Covington Westside neighbors ask city to enforce violation of ordinances by new Emergency Shelter of NKY
Residents who live on the westside of Covington raised concerns during a recent City Commission legislative hearing over perceived mismanagement…
‘Dad’ Craig Massey plays first base for Florence Y’alls, and at an ‘ancient’ 34, he’s a team leader
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Twenty-five youngsters refer to him as “Dad.” But he’s not their father. He’s not even…
County Planning Commission sets meetings for public input on ‘Our Boone County-Plan 2040 ‘
The Boone County Planning Commission will kick off the Comprehensive Plan Update 2045 process by collecting public input on the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of week’s news — moon shots, disasters, end of summer break
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
UK basketball will play nine of its 13 non-conference games at Rupp Arena; regular season opens Nov. 6
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will play nine of its 13 non-conference games at Rupp Arena this season. The…
Corporex celebrates grand opening for Ovation office building in Newport, new Class A office space
Corporex celebrated a grand opening, ribbon cutting ceremony and open house for the Ovation 200 W. 3rd Class A office building located at the Ovation development….
Selection underway for Campbell County Citizen’s Academy, a program to improve civic education
The Campbell County Citizens’ Academy is a nine-week program designed to improve civic education and increase citizen engagement in the…
UK pharmacists answer questions about new COVID vaccine coming this fall
The COVID-19 public health emergency may be officially over, but COVID has not completely disappeared from concern. Hospitals around the…
Representative of citizen groups questions Boone County Library board about changes to programs
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter A few citizens had issues to discuss with the Boone County Library Board of…
Unemployment rates rise in most counties from July ’22-’23; Boone County among the lowest
Unemployment rates rose in 98 counties between July 2022 and July 2023, fell in 17, and stayed the same in…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Don’t blame nature, these ‘natural disasters’ are ones you can blame on humans
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University The devastating and tragic fires in Maui — now one of the most…
Public comes out to comment on 4th Street bridge; city takes first step for CCR site approval
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter After a week to look over the proposals, residents wanted to, once again, voice their…
St. Vincent de Paul’s Feast Day celebration to honor two long-time volunteers, mark its centennial
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky will be hosting its annual Feast Day Celebration at the Cathedral Basilica in Covington…
St. Elizabeth Cancer Center gets ’23 Innovator Award from Assn. of Community Cancer Centers
The Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC) announced today that St. Elizabeth Cancer Center in Edgewood, Kentucky, is a recipient…
Bill Straub: Sure, KY Congressional delegation, just let future generations deal with pesky climate issues
Believe it or don’t, Mitch McConnell that longtime champion of the coal industry, has emerged as the John Muir of…
Taco John decides not to locate a restaurant on Mall Road, formally pulls out from the site
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Taco John’s, a popular Mexican fast food restaurant, has decided not to go ahead…
Advocate and coach, Jim Wihebrink, wants to start Boone County High School Sports Hall of Fame
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Jim Wihebrink entered the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in January. Now, he wants…
Commentary: Can you guess? We checked out the number of EV/Hybrid cars in Campbell County
By Mike Radwanski, Vice Mayor Beth Fennell, and City Manager Thomas J. Fromme Have you noticed more Electric Vehicles…
KY Horse Racing Commission awards licenses for sports, online betting; wagering starts Sept. 28
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) voted Tuesday to approve temporary licenses for sports wagering operators and service providers. A…
Boone County names Laura Pleiman as head of Community Services and Programs, expanding role
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter New County Administrator Matthew Webster announced his plan to reorganize the Human Services department…