Newport Independent School District signs Superintendent Tony Watts to new four-year contract
Newport Independent School District Superintendent Tony Watts has signed a new four-year contract to lead the Newport schools. Watts, who…
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Award recipients named for Horizon Community Funds’ Nonprofit Awards to be presented at Summit
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has announced the 2023 Horizon Nonprofit Award recipients, who will be recognized at the…
Amye Bensenhaver: Only grade for legislature, its supermajority, Daniel Cameron is ‘F’ on open records
Which of the following is true of the General Assembly and its supermajority? A. it excluded itself and it’s administrative…
City of Newport, River Metals Recycling reach agreement, based on quality-of-life investments
Staff report The City of Newport and River Metals Recycling (RMR) are working together on an agreement to address concerns…
Covington Rotary to hold special fundraiser in October to replenish coffers for good works
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He admits it — and he’s not at all ashamed to admit it. Dave Meyer…
Charia Mam wants her new Hue Aesthetics in Bellevue to be a place where women find their ‘glow’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Charia Mam has a life goal — she would like to bring out the…
Our Rich History: Thomas More College football’s early years; an unlikely undefeated season in Year II
By Raymond G. Hebert, Ph.D. Thomas More University (Sources of information for this article include: Thomas More Archives, Thomas More…
Interact for Health awards over $3.7 million to nonprofits working to improve health outcomes
Interact for Health has awarded over $3.7M in grant funding to non-profits working to improve health outcomes and close gaps…
Beshear, Cameron announce face-offs in a series of gubernatorial debates and forums this fall
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron are preparing to face off…
KYTC, ODOT to conduct two open house events to update public on Brent Spence Bridge project
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) will jointly conduct two open house events this…
National Civics Bee state finals to be held August 18 at KY State Fair; three NKY students competing
Kentucky Chamber Foundation will hold the National Civics Bee Kentucky State Finals on August 18 at 2 p.m. at the…
Duke Energy reminds of importance of calling 811 before digging — to protect underground utilities
Duke Energy is reminding professional excavators and do-it-yourselfers of the importance of calling 811 before digging to protect the nation’s…
Dr. Scottie Day: It’s unacceptable that KY ranks 40th in children’s overall well-being; we must do better
A recent report by 2023 Kids Count Data Book studied how economic well-being, education, health and family support impacts a child’s overall…
Wifi comes to Burlington park in time for disc golf, thanks to partnership with Boone County, Altafiber
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Officials from Boone County and Altafiber gathered at England-Idlewild park in Burlington to kick…
The River: 1970 best known for the catchy slogan ‘Save the Delta Queen’ and, yes, a broken anchor
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
19th Hole indoor golf facility in Florence offers chance to play on big courses (with food and drinks)
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Yes golfers, there really is a 19th hole. And it’s right here in Florence. But…
Horizon Community Funds grants $98k to eight nonprofits, largest Community Impact cycle ever
Horizon Community Funds has granted $98,000 to eight different nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky. This is the largest Community Impact Fund…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — back-to-school, Maui, gas prices, Trump himself(s)
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Northern Kentucky Education Council looking for One to One coaches to support students’ reading
It’s back to school time and the Northern Kentucky Education Council is gearing up to support young readers through its…
Consumers seeing relief in some food prices as core inflation shows signs of cooling; trends count
By Casey Quinlan The Kentucky Lantern Consumers are getting some relief from higher prices as core inflation, which excludes food…
Covington Business Council to feature Mayor Joe Meyer and ‘State of the City’ at luncheon meeting
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer will be featured speaker at the monthly luncheon for the Covington Business Council, providing an update…
Keeneland’s 80th September Yearling sale has catalogued over 4000 horses, starts Sept. 11
Keeneland’s 80th annual September Yearling Sale, a globally essential marketplace for Thoroughbred racing prospects, has cataloged 4,194 horses for a…