Our Rich History: The Black Population of Newport and Campbell County
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 56 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Cincinnati’s position…
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Ashlynne Wind of Ludlow receives Girl Scouts ‘Life Saving Medal of Honor’ for saving drowning girl
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) Ambassador Girl Scout, Ashlynne Wind of Ludlow, is one of a handful of…
NKU President Vaidya says courses will be mix of face-to-face in spring, online, blended formats
NKU Ashish Vaidya ready to launch ‘Spring Forward’ plan for the coming semester as students return to classes on January…
Beshear reports 2,454 cases and 15 deaths — 3 in NKY; urges vigilance as first vaccine arrives in state
Gov. Andy Beshear asked Kentuckians to remain vigilant in the fight against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) even as the…
Two DAR chapters take on effort of love and respect, clean veterans’ gravestones at Evergreen Cemetery
Officers and members of the Rebecca Bryan Boone and Mary Ingles Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution cleaned…
Billy Reed: Please send me your ideas for who should be Sportsperson of the Year in Kentucky
Since its first year of publication in 1954, Sports Illustrated magazine has selected a Sportsman (now Sportsperson) of the Year….
Beshear expects vaccines to arrive early this coming week; reports 3,558 cases, 24 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that, with the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday, Kentucky’s first shipment is expected…
The River: Youngsters do find their way to a good life on the river, as the ‘whispers of the water’ call out
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
UK equine extension specialist says Kentucky horse owners should check hay supply as winter nears
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Kentuckians have already experienced the first effects of winter. A University of Kentucky College…
Senate Republican leadership begins to set agenda for upcoming session, expects two pro-life measures
Kentucky Senate Republicans begin formulating their agenda for the upcoming General Assembly Friday that includes introducing at least two pro-life…
Go Pantry provides food for students over weekend, during school breaks, hoping no child goes hungry
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter It may be surprising to know that children in Florence, Burlington, Union, Hebron, and rural…
Fake ‘3M Safe Guard’ masks confiscated by U.S. Customs at Erlanger facility, headed to Jamaica
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A shipment of over 6,000 counterfeit masks intended to protect against COVID-19 infection were intercepted…
Northern Kentucky University graduates 1,679 in virtual ceremonies Saturday, incorporating traditions
Northern Kentucky University wrapped up the fall semester as nearly 1,700 students closed an important chapter of their lives at…
Beechwood survives furious West Carter rally, pulls out 35-34 road win in Class 2A semifinals
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood’s Cameron Hergott has emerged as one of the state’s top quarterbacks this season,…
Ed-Mar Dairy farm, family-owned for 70 years, goes high tech with ‘Pearl’ to manage 56 cows
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Nestled on top of the rolling hills of southern Kenton County, the 130-acre Ed-Mar Dairy…
Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools Commission reaffirms Thomas More University accreditation
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collages (SACSCOC) has reaffirmed Thomas More University’s accreditation for the next…
Kentucky Lottery sales remain robust, scratch-offs strong, makes $127.4M income ($28M over last year)
Kentucky Lottery sales have remained robust for the first five months of FY21, according to information given today to the…
Beshear reports 3,691 new cases, 22 deaths and positivity rate falling to 8.86% — urges ‘keep it going’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased for the eighth straight day, now dropping under 9%. He…
Jason Bailey: Kentucky must remove roadblock to unemployment insurance, an economic stabilizer
The torrent of job losses Kentuckians have experienced because of COVID-19 has thrown an unprecedented number of households into turmoil….
NKY Community Action Commission to host virtual Black Business Town Hall
By Kareem Simpson NKYCAC 2020 has presented many challenges for Black-owned businesses, with 74% of Black entrepreneurs needing funding immediately…
After unveiling of first floodwall murals, Southbank Partners seeks input on future public art in Newport
What should public art in the City of Newport look like in the future? City and community officials want to…
Public health restrictions change Monday; positivity rate declining as 4,324 cases, 28 deaths are reported
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that public health restrictions will change Monday, Dec. 14, but said the state’s virus fight depends…