Kenton County Public Works annual Fall Clean-Up set for Oct. 1-3 — here’s a list of accepted items
Kenton County Public Works will be hosting its annual Fall Clean-Up Oct. 1-3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily…
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Alice Sparks, NKY’s ‘grand lady’ and a trailblazer, dies at Christ Hospital in battle against COVID
Staff report Alice Steven Sparks died Thursday night at Christ Hospital after nearly two months in the ICU suffering from…
Campbell Clerk Jim Luersen provides information on voting; almost all polling places will be open
Campbell County Clerk Jim Luersen says almost all the county’s polling places will be open for in-person voting on Nov….
Beshear reports 796 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths; addresses report on shooting of Breonna Taylor
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday reported 796 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 63,517 cases…
Perfetti Van Melle teams up with United Way, Cincy Bell on ‘digital equity’ Community Day for students
Perfetti Van Melle teamed up with United Way of Greater Cincinnati and Cincinnati Bell for its annual Community Day to…
Bill Straub: A pox on the Republic, rest in peace RBG, but word and honor don’t count in this game
Okay, let’s agree that President Donald J. Trump, aka President Extremely Stable Genius, aka President Great and Unmatched Wisdom, has…
Covington Commission passes new zoning ordinance, votes to keep property tax rate the same
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was another first for Covington Commissioners on Tuesday night. Earlier this year, the city…
Beshear reports 824 new COVID cases, 7 deaths; positivity rate up to 4.5 percent; register to vote
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday reported 824 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 62,731 cases…
Kenton County Clerk Gabrielle Summe offers ‘How to Vote’ information — including polling places
Staff report (This story has been updated to include polling places that were omitted earlier. To see the clerk’s listing…
Make geocaching part of your wellness activities — search for hidden treasure while getting outside
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Geocaching is an adventure, like going on a treasure hunt. It is an outdoor…
Child care centers struggle to stay open during COVID-19 pandemic; working moms affected most
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service Across Kentucky, child care centers are struggling to stay open, and it’s unclear how…
Prichard Committee elects Garren Colvin to board, reports results of Top 20 by 2020 campaign
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence met this week as a kick-off to its two-week virtual annual meeting, titled “Education…
SD1 partners with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to improve drainage along Route 9 in Newport
Sanitation District No. 1 and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) are working together to improve drainage in Newport as part…
Sen. John Schickel: Two constitutional amendments on Kentucky ballot and both should be voted down
All eyes and attention are on the upcoming presidential election choice at the top of our ballots this November. However,…
Mayor Dave Hatter of Fort Wright named Elected City Official of the Year by Kentucky League of Cities
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) has named David ‘Dave’ Hatter’, Mayor of Fort Wright, as Elected City Official of…
Newport on the Levee to open The Exchange, short-term retail and office space (and Ripple Wine Bar)
North American Properties (NAP) has unveiled plans for The Exchange, a ground-floor artisan market with second-story office spaces that will…
Asbury United Methodist Church’s 41st annual Craft Fair going virtual this year, starts Oct. 1
A Northern Kentucky tradition for more than 40 years is going virtual with is annual fundraiser — and is hoping…
Beshear reports 406 new COVID-19 cases, one death; says get flu shot, vote, fill out census, more
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday reported 406 new COVID cases and one death, bringing the state’s totals to 61,917 cases…
Ignite Institute to host student-led political forum on Oct. 14 for Boone, Kenton legislative races
The Ignite Institute Political Forum at the Roebling Center of Innovation will take place Oct. 14. Candidates running for State…
Our Rich History: Newport’s own Thomas P. Anshutz, an unassuming painter and an influential teacher
By James C. Claypool Special to NKyTribune Part 45 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” His paintings…
Kentucky House Democrats unveil series of bills for 2021 General Assembly to ‘modernize’ voting laws
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House Democrats have unveiled a series of bills they plan to introduce during the…
Eric Rittmeyer: Opposing points of view; why can’t we accept them? Will civil conversations come back?
If I was to say “it’s 70 degrees outside,” I would be stating a fact. Anyone could walk outside with…