KY’s Education Professional Standards Board approves additional expedited certification programs
In a response to the state’s teacher shortage, legislation was passed in 2022 to create an expedited certification program for…
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St. E. Healthy Headlines: Hitting the slopes? Here are some tips to keep you out of the hospital
Winter temperatures are back in the Tri-state area, and so is one of the season’s most popular activities: hitting the…
Opinion – Bill Straub: ‘Another fine mess’ with more to come as a government shutdown looms
Well, voters of America, congratulations. You wanted chaos? You got it. In spades. And the game hasn’t even started yet….
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Family Day finishes out the year with December NKSHOF inductions
The theme for December’s Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame inductions was simple: Family. Three of them were actual family,…
Opinion – Al Cross: Holiday ‘gifts’ for Kentucky political figures, a 44-year tradition continued
Ed Ryan wasn’t the first political commentator to “give Christmas gifts” to political figures, but he and his successors as…
Boone County school bus involved in ‘single vehicle injury accident’; Cooper High School students on board
A Boone County school bus was involved in “a single vehicle injury accident” Wednesday morning at about 6:30 a.m. as…
St. Vincent de Paul NKY distributed 1,400 coats in four locations; coat collections continue
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdPNKY) is spreading warmth and joy this holiday season to neighbors in need throughout…
Mike Tussey: The Christmas Spirit lives within our hearts as love, joy, and peace
You can feel it – you can see it, as we celebrate the magic of Christmas day in just one…
Kentucky guard Lamont Butler’s named SEC co-player of week for performance against UL
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Southeastern Conference took note of Lamont Butler’s career performance against Louisville. The Kentucky guard…
Brighton Center joins Every Child Succeeds in celebrating 25 years, Jessica Schierling’s 15 years
This year marks the 25th year for Every Child Succeeds, a comprehensive home visitation program for families from prenatal to…
NKU honors 2,000 graduates in two ceremonies at 52nd commencement Saturday
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 2,000 graduates over two ceremonies during the university’s 52nd Commencement on Saturday. NKU professor…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: An early shake-up in Northern Kentucky boys’ basketball
Time for some re-evaluating boys’ hoops here. Last week may have been just Week 2 for the 2024-25 Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky drivers reminded to plan safe rides this holiday season
To help protect our Kentucky home and keep roadways safe this holiday season, law enforcement across the state is joining…
NKyTribune asks for reader support of its NewsMatch funding opportunity for local nonprofit news
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Now that Giving Tuesday is behind us and we have all given to our favorite…
Kroger, Albertsons $20 billion merger blocked by federal judge who cites lack of competition
The Rural Blog The planned $20 billion merger between Kroger and Albertsons was blocked by a federal judge who “agreed…
Government briefs: A busy week last week for local governments — here’s a summary
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Councilmember Sarah Froelich again brought up the subject of having people sponsor legislation…
Kenton Mayors’ Group recognized for ‘cooperation,’ get update from Judge-Executive
The Kenton County Mayors’ Group has received an award from the American Society for Public Administration, Greater Cincinnati Chapter. It…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Nothing like ‘A Christmas Carol’ and good friends to get you into the spirit
“God bless us every one.” Tiny Tim in “A Christmas Carol” Gloria and I were having lunch in the late…
Paros sets new track record during Synthetic Championships at Turfway Park
Paradise Farm Corp.’s Paros etched his name into the record books, setting a new track record for 1 1/16 miles…
The River: Cold? Not until your mustache freezes with a ‘ping’ while working on a riverboat
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Elsmere kicks off the Christmas season in cozy new city building, replete with lights, Santa, gifts
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Christmas came to Elsmere and was celebrated in a memorable way. Up until this…
Locally-grown entertainer Dan Radank sounds like Old Blue Eyes (but his eyes are green)
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter There’s one basic difference – and it’s the eyes. Dan Radank is a jazz singer…