New ePay options let public pay more court costs online — goes into effect February 1
Individuals who owe court fines and fees will have more online payment options starting February 1. The Administrative Office of…
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Gov. Beshear reports 2,608 cases, 57 deaths, positivity decreasing; wear mask, socially distance
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 8.75%, while reporting 2,608 new cases and 57 deaths…
Floyd Poore dies at 83, long-time family practice physician, politician; former Sec. of Transportation
Floyd G. Poore, 83, long-time family practice physician in Northern Kentucky and former Secretary of Transportation, passed away peacefully on…
Notre Dame Academy awards scholarships to 24 freshmen based on placement test performance
Notre Dame Academy has offered academic scholarships totaling $58,500 to 24 incoming freshmen based on their outstanding performance on NDA’s…
Dale Romans: Historical horse racing is a game-changer that is good for Kentucky
As a second-generation horse trainer and Kentuckian, my entire life has been spent in Thoroughbred racing. I’ve seen Kentucky racing…
Take precautions: Two Kenton County residents have more contagious UK variant strain of COVID
Two Kenton County residents have been identified as having the B.1.1.7 strain of COVID-19, a variant also now as the…
Barry Kienzle’s children’s book, ‘Willie — a Super Friend!’, teaches kids to accept differences
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter When local author Barry Kienzle was writing his award-winning book, Heart of a Lion, he…
Sen. Schickel to introduce a bill to rescue historical racing after Supreme Court decision on its illegality
Staff report Kentucky State Senator John Schickel plans to introduce a bill in the legislature on Monday to preserve historical…
Roebling Bridge restoration project to begin — a nine-month closure to repair the historic structure
The Suspension Bridge will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday and closed to vehicles altogether starting Feb….
Beshear reports 2,947 new cases, 69 deaths; announces regional vaccine centers for next week
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,947 new COVID cases, 69 deaths and a positivity rate of 9.04%. Kenton County reported 138…
Kentucky Transportation District 6 crews on the job — slow down, be safe; check travel conditions first
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews have been on the job to deal with the…
Building Industry shows 23 percent growth in single-family construction in 2020; record permits issued
Residential single-family construction grew 23 percent from 2019-2020 as homebuyers enjoyed the lowest interest rates on record. The pandemic changed…
Tommy Guidugli Jr. sworn in as mayor of Newport, pledges to continue ‘positive, prosperous direction’
Pledging to continue the prosperity Newport has enjoyed over the last decade, Tommy Guidugli Jr. was sworn in as the…
Bill Straub: There are lies, real lies, silent lies, hallucinations and fabrications — and Rand Paul
It is obvious that the Republican Party has been stricken with a strange and exotic disease that leads to hallucinations…
Stock Yards Bank & Trust acquires Kentucky Bank, expanding big services, community-bank approach
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, which has offices in Northern Kentucky, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire…
Deadline is Jan. 31 to submit letter of intent for Horizon Community Funds Community Impact Fund
The deadline is approaching for letters of intent for Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky awards totaling $50,000 from its…
Beshear reports 2,423 cases, 47 deaths, lower positivity (9.35%); says feds increase vaccine supply
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,423 cases and 47 deaths — and a positivity rate of 9.35%. He also reminded Kentuckians…
Covington commissioners discuss John R. Green complaints; resolution asks for more diverse boards
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Construction should be finished on the John R. Green project in September. That’s the $38-million…
Michael Keck: New Kentucky university aims to be beacon for critical thinking and civil discourse
“…[W]ithout a vibrant commitment to free and open inquiry, a university ceases to be a university.” This commonsense — yet sadly…
4H’ers finding safe, effective (and fun) ways to make their communities better during pandemic
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Kentucky 4-H’ers are finding safe and effective ways to brighten people’s days and make…
Letter to the Editor: Margot Seidel says speak for those who can’t speak for themselves
COVID-19 is not, and has never been, the great equalizer. Though all of our lives are forever changed by this…
NKU’s College of Informatics adds Applied Software Engineering degree aimed at in-demand jobs
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics is expanding on the breadth of its computer science programs with a new Applied…