Northern Kentucky schools, health department team up to dispose of vapes, educate students
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News “The Northern Kentucky Health Department is disposing of vapes confiscated from students at local schools as…
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Kentucky State Police ‘Cram the Cruiser’ food drive raises 42K pounds over last year’s
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Some folks won’t have to go hungry during the holidays, as 204,262 pounds of food…
Mike Tussey: Merry Christmas — may the day bring love, joy, and family
It’s certain that you were up early this morning with the children and family as your tree and gifts are…
The story behind Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s ‘poem turned carol’ — and a ‘wonderful time of the year’ to all
(Editor’s note: This story originally appeared at Kentucky Today last year. We are republishing it here to wish all our…
New national survey indicates importance of membership business advocacy groups like Chamber, CBC
Covington Business Council Executive Director Pat Frew says results from a recent nationwide public opinion poll indicating the importance of…
Domestic violence is widespread in Kentucky; here are some holiday safety tips
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault…
Dave Hatter: Don’t be taken in by scams — deck the halls and enjoy the holidays, but beware
The holiday season always brings a surge in shopping, travel and festive activities, but it’s also a peak time for…
‘God at work’: A mom’s journey with autism and butterflies — and creating a Monarch Waystation in Edgewood
By Cassi Schabell NKyTribune reporter A 15-foot dragon, graveyard headstones, skeleton bones, and a cauldron-stirring witch have transformed into cheerful…
Our Rich History: A heartwarming Christmas story — Bishop Maes and St. John’s Orphan Asylum
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune In the cold, grey afternoon of December 27, 1910, two priests in a Model…
Campbell County, NKY Water District to add new water pipes to bring public water access to 98% of county
Campbell County Fiscal Court has announced a significant step forward in providing clean, safe drinking water to more families in…
Bluegrass Wildlife: May the forest be with you — take its knowledge with you wherever you go
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University As twilight shifted to first light, the sound of an awakening forest slowly started…
Suicide prevention is especially important during holidays; free training available to everyone
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please…
Musician Bill Reeder has played for bigger audiences but Point/Arc’s holiday party was ‘more meaningful’
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Bill Reeder has played for the best. The musician who grew up in Cold Spring has…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Sharing the Parable of the Birds, a favorite Christmas story — and wishing you Merry Christmas
“Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again.” — Louisa May Alcott in Little Women…
Boone County school bus accident: Rest of the story is about two ‘heroic,’ quick-thinking students
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter A Boone County school bus carrying students to Cooper High School crashed at the…
The River: As a young boy, loving the sights, sounds, smell of river and finding a way to a life
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Florence officials deliver children’s hand-made cards to city’s nursing homes
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Florence delivered messages of cheer and holiday greetings to seniors across…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings this week – Covington, Boone County, Edgewood, Florence
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON Covington Commissioners passed a resolution honoring Mayor Joe Meyer for his many achievements,…
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to President Biden’s desk
By Jennifer Shutt States Newsroom The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill early Saturday that would increase Social Security…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist looks at news — Merry Christmas!, drones, shootings, holiday stress, top ten
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
St. Elizabeth Healthy Headlines: A Q&A with Dr. Doug Flora, himself a cancer survivor who helps others with cancer care
Dr. Doug Flora is the Executive Medical Director of Oncology Services at St. Elizabeth Cancer Center, overseeing clinical operations, strategic planning and…
Newport celebrates retiring Tom Fromme’s 44 years of services to the city
The City of Newport hosted its annual employee holiday luncheon this week — and it came with a surprise for…