Drones increasingly in demand by local governments to allow more efficient service; training required
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Independence just approved an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Sheriff…
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Bluegrass Wildlife: It’s that time of the year with love in the air — and skunks to look out for
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Skunk!” I slammed on the brakes and pulled to the side of the road….
Opinion – Judy Harris: Finally it’s softball season — let the games begin . .
“You can’t always control the circumstances—only how you react to those circumstances; you can always control your attitude and your…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Sweet 16 ‘draw’ once again has 9th Region bottoming out
Wait. What? So you’re telling me that for the ninth time in the last 11 state tournaments, the Ninth Region…
Spring Wildfire Season underway — here are safeguards for your home, natural areas
Spring Wildfire Season began February 15. Everyone to take precautions to safeguard their homes and protect natural areas. The season…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Florence, Covington, Taylor Mill
LAKESIDE PARK Lakeside Park City council listened to new council member Cassi Schabell ask for several changes in the minutes…
Applications now open for non-voting teacher, student members of KBE; deadline March 13
Applications are now being accepted for the non-voting teacher and student members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). Each…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — DOGE, the Gulf, Valentine’s eggs, Valentine’s Day,
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Governor declares state of emergency with flood watch through mid-day Sunday
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday,…
Kenton County Judge-Executive Kris Knochelmann speaks on ‘best shape’ of county affairs
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Great shape. Those were Kris Knochelmann’s words he used to describe Kenton County. The county’s…
Valentine’s Day plus The Point/Arc equals the Sadie Hawkins Dance — and plenty of fun
By Andy Furman Point/Arc It was perfect. Valentine’s Day and The Point/Arc. The 52-year-old non-profit based in Covington made this…
TMU’s tough-minded Saints end losing streak to Cedarville, stay in GMAC postseason hunt
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter There was a time earlier this season when Thomas More Coach Justin Ray didn’t…
Students get a taste of public service, up close and personal, at Elsmere council meeting
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Students from Miles Elementary, Tichenor Middle School, Lloyd High School, St Henry Elementary, Arnett…
Governor authorizes $14.7 million to Kentucky schools to cover part of budget shortfall
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is authorizing $14.7 million to cover part of a $40 million state…
Governor joins lawsuit against Trump over federal funding freeze
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday his office has joined a nationwide lawsuit against the…
Opinion – Bill Straub: It didn’t take long to get on path to American unexceptionalism
It didn’t take long, a couple days, really, before President Donald J. Trump and his core of lickspittle worshipers entered…
NKU international students, program director speak to Rotary about importance of the exchange program
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter They come from Korea, Japan, Sweden, Ecuador, Germany and England. “We have about 350 international…
March for Life at State Capitol postponed until February 26 because of winter storm
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today The March for Life at the State Capitol, originally scheduled this week, was postponed until…
Nominations are open through March 10 for Kentucky Board of Education Karem Award
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) is accepting nominations for the 2025 Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy. The award,…
Mike Tussey: Police officers are role models of trust
When the decision is made to enter into law enforcement as a police officer, the prospective officer will indeed face…
Solution for thrown-out Union city commission election results is creating a stir
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter At the end of January, Boone County Circuit Judge Richard Brueggemann handed down a…
Memorable tradition continues; Special Olympics’ ‘Orange Crush’ team to take on NewCath intramural team
Staff report The heartwarming return of a memorable tradition will take place on February 20 at 7:30 p.m. when the…