Billy Reed: Duke’s Jalen Johnson, 2/3-and-doner, a perfect candidate for the times for Player of the Year
No matter which team wins the NCAA men’s D-I basketball tournament, my vote for Player of the Year will go…
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Brad Franzen has friends, a close family, a great attitude, a caring community — and colon cancer
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor One of the great mysteries of humankind is why bad things happen to good people…
NKU Student Government Vice President Mia Derks to step down after this year
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Part of an occasional series about the area’s college students. Junior Northern Kentucky University international…
Governor reports low positivity — 4.25% — and 920 cases, 22 deaths; says vaccines progressing
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky’s positivity rate has decreased to 4.25%. “Team Kentucky should be so proud of the progress…
Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman to host virtual COVID-19 Memorial on Capitol Grounds today
Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman will host a virtual Team Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial on Capitol grounds Saturday…
This Week at the State Capitol: A roundup of the bills that moved forward in the General Assembly
The list of issues receiving consideration from state lawmakers continued growing this week as workdays lengthened and an increased number…
Something to look forward to? Billions of cicadas will be visiting Kentucky in May-June
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky This May and June, billions of 17-year periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground all…
Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book gives insight into how lives of children and families can be improved
By Josie Shriver NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Kids Count County Data Book, in its 30th year, provides the numbers behind…
Woodford Reserve 2021 Kentucky Derby bottle to feature equine art work of Richard Sullivan
Woodford Reserve, the Presenting Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, is honoring “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports” with the release…
Kentucky receives $195.5 million in federal child care aid, for regulated child care programs
Over 2,000 licensed child care centers and family child care homes in Kentucky will potentially benefit from federal funding received…
Beshear reports 1,068 new cases, 28 deaths; opens 157 new vaccination sites, and more
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 157 new vaccination sites, bringing the state’s total number of vaccination locations to 567. “This means…
Richard Zumwalde’s Purple Poulet ‘Southern Bourbon Bistro’ joins Gosney brothers’ Green Derby
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor When Dean and Shane Gosney purchased the iconic Green Derby restaurant building in Newport, they…
Behringer-Crawford Museum opens exhibit of artist, author, adventurer Harland Hubbard’s artwork
Several never-before exhibited paintings by Harlan Hubbard are among the artwork and memorabilia displayed in Behringer-Crawford Museum’s latest salute to…
Newport, Covington close floodgates as water rises; plenty of flooding around the state
With the rising Ohio River now covering parts of Riverside Drive and lapping at the gap in the floodwall at…
Two students from Newport Independent schools win NKY Junior Fire Marshall Poster contest
Two students from the Newport Independent Schools were named winners of the St. Elizabeth Northern Kentucky Junior Fire Marshall Poster…
Al Cross: In a sneaky way, the secretive, short-circuited legislature makes itself more secret
For years, the Kentucky General Assembly has been sliding down the slippery slope of secrecy, into a hole that shields…
Leadership Kentucky names new board members, including NKyians; Daniel Bork is chair
Leadership Kentucky announced the new 2021 Board Chair, Daniel Bork, and the appointment of new members to the 2021 Executive…
Covington firefighters defending their Fight for Air Climb title for third time — support the cause
A new “playing field” and challenge will greet Covington firefighters April 25 when they defend their American Lung Association Fight…
Once a nanny always a nanny: Jan Gilliam takes care of people managing Point/Arc’s company in Latonia
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc Jan Gilliam cares for her staff at The Point/Arc Apparel – Embroidery and Screen Print…
Keven Moore: Employment practice liability-retaliation claims continue to grow
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has released its enforcement and litigation data from the 2020 fiscal year. According to…
Junk King adds eco-friendly service to Covington, offers more opportuties for charitable initiative
Junk King, the nation’s leading junk removal company focing on customer service and an eco-friendly approach, has opened a new…
Bill Straub: Go figure Mitch McConnell’s turnabout, forevermore putting party over country
Calling on any public figure to resign, retire, hit the road or however you might want to put it is…