Bill Straub: Comer is up to his neck in ‘brown gold,’ determined to get in deeper; but no civil rights
Interesting article in The Guardian recently (hat tip to my friend Art Jester for pointing it out) about what is…
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Governor cuts ribbon on Ancra Cargo’s renovated Hebron headquarters: $8m project, 50 new jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders at Ancra Cargo, a leading designer and manufacturer of cargo securement systems for transportation, to…
St. E. Healthcare, Reds team up to donate $45k in baseball equipment to schools, youth groups
St. Elizabeth Healthcare & Reds distributed $45K of baseball and softball equipment to 19 NKY and Southeast Indiana schools and…
Terry Birdwhistle, distinguished historian and former head of UK libraries, dies after brief illness at 72
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky Terry L. Birdwhistell – former Dean of Libraries and William T. Young Endowed Chair…
CVG’s newest domestic low-fare airline, Breeze, offering get-off-the-couch prices for two destinations
Since the pandemic, studies have shown Americans are spending more time than ever on the couch, Breeze Airways, the newest…
Mike Tussey: That growl you hear is coming from a very powerful, fearless weapon — the police K9
One of the toughest assignments a Police Officer can accept is that of joining the K9 Division. In 1974, I…
Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence…
Books, Baubles & Bourbon Regional Mini Bookfair with six local authors coming to Second Sight Spirits
What could be sweeter than an afternoon of publishing how-to discussions, book signings, door prizes of fine Kentucky bourbon and…
Mixed bag in latest weekly COVID report, but new cases are up over week with no NKY counties at top
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After seeing a significant decline in all COVID-19 metrics last week, there was a mixed…
Park Hills moves forward on more space for new city hall; citizen questions potential ‘conflict of interest’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Park Hills City Council convened for a caucus meeting last week. The main topic…
Matt’s Take: Bengals season comes to an end, Jimmy Burrow and Buck Farmer talk to Matt
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist I have been a loyal Cincinnati Bengals and Reds fan for my entire life….
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on area highways this week — be alert for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports projects in the works this week on the regions roads and highways —…
Ronald B. Jones, 95, dies peacefully at home, founder of Ronald B. Jones Funeral Home in Ludlow
Ronald B. Jones, 95, who lovingly presided over the funerals of hundreds of Northern Kentuckians as founder of the Ronald…
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): UK expert explains how to understand and overcome it
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Do you notice a shift in your mood when the days are shorter and…
Deadline for nominations for ’23 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards is February 24
A reminder that nominations are due by February 24 for the 2023 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards hosted by…
Reminder: Deadline is Feb. 24 to submit student essays for National Civics Bee, hosted by Chamber
A reminder that the deadline for submitting student essays for the ’23 National Civics Bee is February 24. Middle school…
Commentary: Underground Railroad Freedom Center on Nichols death, calls for law enforcement reform
We find ourselves in a shockingly familiar situation: a nation in mourning over the unjust and brutal death of a…
Our Rich History: Historical perspective and focus — the fine arts at Villa Madonna College
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 80 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971–2021…
The River: There are rivermen and there are rivermen — then there’s the unforgettable Ed Smith
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kona Ice franchisees, coming for Konvention, will collect clothing for Fairhaven Rescue Mission
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Richard Weaver can’t wait. The 58-year-old native of Greenbrier, Arkansas, will be making a trek…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news of week — debt ceiling, secret documents, shootings, gas stoves
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
For 15-year-old Maddie Lawson, a drag racing veteran, it has been a busy season, so far
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Maddie Lawson says she does it because it’s her first love. She’s been at it…