The River: Remembering ‘best River Gal’ he ever knew — his late mom — on occasion of her birthday
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Purple People Bridge Company, Baynum Painting team up for special paint, Boom on the Bridge event
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Purple People Bridge, and to promote the bridge re-painting efforts, crews from Newport-based…
Duke Energy supports economic development with Urban Revitalization grants, totaling $250k in region
Duke Energy Foundation announced $250,000 in Urban Revitalization grants to eight projects in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky. This grant…
Court of Appeals sides with Brian Painter as GOP nominee in Campbell County commissioner’s race
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Brian Painter is entitled to be the Republican nominee for Campbell County Commissioner in…
People Working Cooperatively, FC Cincinnati team up to help Covington veteran with home repairs
People Working Cooperatively (PWC) teamed up with FC Cincinnati to help a Covington veteran as part of the club’s “Salute…
COVID/Monkeypox update: Slight increase counties at high COVID level (NKY low), more monkeypox
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest COVID-19 Community Level map, issued each week based on data from the U.S….
NKU Athletics announces naming of Scudamore Field at its soccer stadium, honoring Richard Scudamore
The Northern Kentucky University Department of Athletics will hold an official dedication ceremony for the naming of its soccer field…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist take on the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
Newport police make arrest in death of bicylist on 11th Street Bridge, ask help from any witnesses
On Saturday, August 20, at 12:27 am, Newport Police received a call of a possible fatal collision involving a bicyclist…
Governor, legislative leadership gather for signing of $212.7m flooding relief package, end special session
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to sign a nearly $212.7 million relief package that will…
Sparrow Ridge, a 55+ community offering affordable living options, celebrated grand opening this week
Sparrow Ridge, a new affordable community with 96 apartments for residents age 55 or older who earn between 30 and…
Richard Innes: Where do you really think Kentucky’s public education system ranks?
Where do you really think Kentucky’s public education system ranks? Over the past several months, Kentuckians have been bombarded with…
TMU’s new class sets records, international students increase as do residential students
Thomas More University welcomed its newest class of incoming students as enrollment continues to rise. Four hundred fifty-five first-year students…
Beyond the Curb: It’s River City Living apartment-style in the John R. Green Lofts in MainStrasse
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund Covington’s newest apartment community is the John R. Green Lofts in MainStrasse Village. On…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: What parents needs to know about teens and vaping
St. Elizabeth Healthcare With summer at an end, teens have headed back to school. A new school year means new…
Bill Straub: When it comes to McConnell these days, who knows — maybe the craziness will work
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, in an unprecedented moment of candor, has acknowledged that at least some of his party’s…
Governor, legislative leadership announce $212 million for flood-damaged areas over next six months
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to announce a plan to spend $212.7 million over the…
Joe Cotton: Stock of the week is the very speculative Cassava Sciences, in third phase of Alzheimer’s trials
Market Assessment – As of Wednesday, August 24 at 12:11 p.m. The Market (The DOW) is now up about 158…
Kentucky woman pleads guilty to crimes related to breach of U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky woman pleaded guilty Wednesday to resisting, impeding, and interfering with law enforcement officers…
Al Cross: Why is Coach McConnell downplaying his team’s chances? Follow the money.
A reporter for a right-wing publication emailed me the other day, seeking my “thoughts on the public feuding between Donald…
Michelle Zimmerman: Churchill Downs to be a leader for Kyians, go smoke-free at new Turfway facility
Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death and disease, and cancer remains the leading cause of death in…
Covington commissioners say fond goodbye to Police Chief Nader, approve property tax decrease
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter To a person, each said they were not happy to agree to it. But also,…