Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya named board chair of the Horizon League
The Horizon League announced this week updates to its leadership on the Board of Directors and Council as Northern Kentucky…
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Steeplechase Elementary ribbon-cutting gets Boone County’s 15th elementary school open for new year
Boone County School District celebrated the ribbon-cutting on its 15th elementary school just in time for the opening of schools…
Bill Straub: Shouldn’t every American have a right to vote? Isn’t that the American way? But wait. . .
It has received relatively sparse attention, understandable given the ongoing COVID-19 danger and the developing events in Afghanistan, but the…
Susanne Cetrulo, Kate Molloy, Virginia Snell nominated to fill Appeals Court Kramer vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., announced nominees to fill the judicial…
COVID vaccination rates increasing dramatically across nation; new vaccine rates higher for rural
The Rural Blog New coronavirus vaccination in rural and urban counties increased dramatically last week. Rural counties still have a…
Al Cross: Legislators get the power they wanted; now they must use it wisely and show courage
Permanent federal approval for one coronavirus vaccine Monday should have eliminated the arguments of some sadly misled, vaccine-hesitant Americans that…
Six UK football players charged with burglary and will have cases held to a Fayette County grand jury
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Six University of Kentucky football players who are charged with burglary stemming from an incident…
City of Covington leaves property tax unchanged; RIPPLE funding approved, Lewis is HR director
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Sometimes you can make money by saving money. The City of Covington’s administration understands that…
Corporex’s Ovation mixed-use development gets big boost from City of Newport’s $660m in bonds
The dynamic Ovation mixed-use development underway in downtown Newport received a major boost last week when the Newport City Commission…
City of Florence to distribute Florence Aquatic Center survey to city’s citizens; input will guide decision-making
The City of Florence is mailing out surveys this week to gather public input as to whether or not the…
Senate President Robert Stivers says incentives motivate, not mandates; cites hometown’s actions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Saying “encouragement is one thing, mandates are another,” Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, announced a…
Life Learning Center to go ‘over the edge’ with first-ever rappelling event in NKY
For many in our community, overcoming a personal struggle can be enough to push someone mentally “over the edge.” Now,…
CVG Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting team honored for heroic organ delivery during snowstorm
You may recall the harrowing dash to deliver an organ from CVG Airport to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center during…
Beshear honors Health Care Heroes, cites 2,596 new cases, 12.87% positivity; 119 counties RED
As 119 of Kentucky’s 120 counties are now in the ‘red zone,’ Gov. Andy Beshear visited health care heroes at…
Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky installs ’21 leadership team, led by Jarron Fischer
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky (BIA), installed its 2021 leadership at an event recently held at the 2021…
Long-awaited opening of Zembrodt Education Center at the Point/Arc is here — students start Wednesday
The long-awaited Opening Day for the Zembrodt Education Center at The Point/Arc is Wednesday. Students are expected to enter the…
Boone Supt. Matthew Turner: A message on good start to school year and keeping everyone safe
The start of the 2021-2022 school year last Wednesday kicked off an exciting week was full of activity and events…
Plans are in place for Big Blue Madness at Rupp Arena at full capacity October 15; tickets TBA
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The dates are set for Big Blue Madness. The annual event was canceled publicly last…
Commentary: ‘Smart on Crime’ is actually increasingly soft on crime — local officials should make the calls
By Kentucky State Senators John Schickel and Danny Carroll and State Representative Kevin Bratcher The increase in violent crime…
Our Rich History: Mother of God celebrates 150th anniversary of dedication of its magnificent church
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune In September 1871 — 150 years ago – Mother of God Parish…
UK’s John Ramsay, College of Communication and Information grad, takes his expertise to NASA
By Akhira Umar University of Kentucky Children are usually told to “shoot for the moon” when planning their future careers….
Tom Crawford named vice president and COO of Cincinnati Association for Blind & Visually Impaired
Cincinnati Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired (CABVI) has named Thomas (Tom) Crawford as the new Vice President of…