New Republican headquarters gets big donations; Democrats’ building fund donations smaller
By Tom Loftus The Kentucky Lantern Charter Communications, the St. Louis-based telecommunications company, contributed $50,000 in late 2022 to the…
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Covington commission: Mayor sounds off on Bridge, short-term rentals, occupational tax, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter As can sometimes happen, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer and the Board saved their most newsworthy…
Mike Tussey: Taking a trip down memory lane to where country music thrives — Nashville, Branson
Deep in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee there is building that once upon a time was a former church. It…
She’s cancer free (and ringing bell) at Ft. Thomas St. E’s; Gary Jeff Walker temporarily speechless
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Gary Jeff Walker was – well – let’s say it. Speechless. That in itself is…
John Schaaf: George Russell was dedicated to honest elections in Kentucky and around the world
George Russell, who died recently, was a champion of free and fair elections in Kentucky and around the world. His…
Judge Daniel Zalla swears in new Newport commissioners; Elizabeth Fennell named vice mayor
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Newport officially administered the oath of office to three commissioners Monday…
NKU board decides interim president (when named) cannot become candidate for permanent position
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter In its quest to find a new president for Northern Kentucky University, its board of…
Boone County schools part of first cohort of Equity Playbook training, aiming at including ‘all students’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Educators in the state of Kentucky have written a plan called the Equity Playbook,…
Justice Laurance A. VanMeter sworn in as chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Laurance A. VanMeter was sworn into office for a four-year term…
Our Rich History: A New Year releases classic music, movies, and literature to the public domain
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Happy New Year — this salutation is heard at the start of every new…
Buddy Waite, 91, looks back on a life of service; his fondest memories are terms as Ludlow’s mayor
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Could he? Would he? Buddy Waite served as Mayor of Ludlow not once — but…
John Schickel: Open letter to Governor on NKY’s Campbell County Regional Juvenile Detention Center
The Honorable Andy Beshear Governor of Kentucky Dear Governor Beshear: On December 2, northern Kentucky law enforcement officials received a…
Matt’s Take: AFC North Champions, positives and negatives, Nick Northcut and Mary Weinberg Q&A
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist While Cincinnati technically already won the AFC North before this game, it didn’t feel…
Turkeys aplenty at Tewes Farm, where the family-owned Erlanger enterprise has flourished for 80 years
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter First – it’s Tewes – pronounced like Louis with a T. And that came from…
The River: Beatty’s navy and continued (often unexpected) adventures with the storied captain
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Newlyweds find old family photo album in rafters of new home — want to solve the mystery of its owners
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter If people are asked, what would you try to save out of your house…
Cherry Hill subdivision residents, Erlanger council tackle problem of semi-trucks in subdivision
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Late last year Erlanger City Council decided to form a task force committee to…
UK sports psychologist talks about the mental impact on fans, athletes of witnessing Damar Hamlin injury
By Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky Shocked teammates and fans watched as Damar Hamlin, a football player for the Buffalo…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news this week — Hamlin, McCarthy, Pope and Barbara, a have-trick
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
12 Republican candidates — but not former Gov. Bevin — seek to oust Democratic Gov. Beshear
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The field of candidates is set for this year’s race for governor of Kentucky –…
KY General Assembly wraps up organizational week — return February 7 for remainder of 30-day session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Members of the Kentucky General Assembly wrapped up their organizational week Friday and will return…
Tom Browning celebration of life: Remembering ‘Mr. Perfect’s’ life, accomplishments, friendship
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Ted Power remembers. That’s why the former Cincinnati Reds pitcher made the trek from his…