Our Rich History: The Fourth of July, 1792 — pride and effort went into the celebration
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune We are pleased to present this encore presentation of an article that originally appeared…
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CPE report shows public colleges, universities making gains in enrollment, retention
Kentucky’s public colleges and universities made significant gains in undergraduate enrollment and retention, according to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary…
Remembering the ‘legend’ and the man, WLW radio’s Jim Scott, 81, who died Friday
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter I was one of the few lucky ones. Not only did I work with Jim…
You may enjoy fireworks, but chances are your pet doesn’t; here are some tips
Staff report While many people enjoy the booming sounds and flashing colors of fireworks, they can be terrifying, overwhelming, and…
Kentucky roll-out of 988 going well; nation’s mental-health centers nearing certification
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Even though the roll-out of the three-digit national suicide hotline remains a work in…
Government briefs: Meetings in Ft. Mitchell, Taylor Mill, Campbell and Boone counties
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FT. MITCHELL Ft. Mitchell Police Chief Rob Nader presented a check for $5,898.55 to DCCH…
Kentucky Colonels awards grant to Easterseals Redwood for multi-sensory gaming console
Easterseals Redwood has received a grant from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (HOKC) in the amount of $6,400 to…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Understanding the 38th parallel . . .and the ramifications of war
“If we let Korea down, the Soviets will keep right on going and swallowing up one place after another.” —…
Keeneland Fall Meet stakes schedule soars to record $9.6 million in 17 days of racing
Keeneland has added a total of $550,000 to the purses of four 2024 Fall Meet stakes – led by $300,000…
Briefs: McConnell gets Kristol Award, Dietz – Emerging Leaders, Beechwood RR crossing
McConnell to receive AEI’s Irving Kristol Award American Enterprise Institute (AEI) President Robert Doar announced that Senate Republican Leader Mitch…
First Newport Blast event on July 3 offers Rozzi fireworks, plenty of family fun
On July 3, Newport on the Levee, meetNKY, and BB Riverboats will present the first annual Newport Blast in conjunction…
The River: July 4th is big day in Charleston; reminiscing about celebratory fireworks
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Circuit Court Judge Shepherd upholds legislature’s ban on so-called ‘gray machines’
By Liam Neimeyer Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky judge has upheld the legislature’s 2023 ban of so-called “gray machines,” agreeing with…
Fourteen KYTC equipment operators advance to regional Roadeo competition after high marks at state
Fourteen Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) equipment operators have advanced to represent Kentucky at the Southeastern Regional Equipment Operator’s Safety and…
Ken Baker tells his story in his book, ‘Joy Goes With Us’; he wanted to be a preacher, but that didn’t work out
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter All he ever wanted to do was preach – and eventually become a preacher. Today,…
All fireworks — even ‘sparklers’ — can be dangerous; here are important safety tips
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News While it wouldn’t feel like the Fourth of July without fireworks, it’s important to…
NKY Harvest gets donation from Covington Rotary Club for its annual backpack giveaway
The Covington Rotary Club presented NKY Harvest Grants Coordinator, Paul Gottbrath, with a check for $2,500 to help the school…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Independence Day, fireworks, debates, deniers
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Pope says UK Wildcats ‘really close’ to finalizing a schedule for the season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope has his first roster intact and is busy finalizing a schedule…
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie announces sudden death of his wife of 30 years, Rhonda
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie says Rhonda Howard Massie was the love of his life, his…
Cincinnati Museum Center opens Kids’ Town Park for region’s youngest learners
Cincinnati Museum Center is giving the region’s youngest learners a new place to learn through play. A new language development…
Site and building development projects in Adair and Boone counties get state funding support
Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted nearly $2.4 million in state funding to support site and building development projects in Adair and…