Opinion – Judy Harris: The essence of a champion as exemplified in a track competition
“To be a champion requires more than simply being a strong player; one has to be a strong human being…
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Dan Weber Just Sayin’: Summer reunion, swimming in the Seine, winning football, hitting home runs
It’s the biggest and best get-together of the year. It’s the annual Summer Reunion for the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall…
NKYEC seeking One to One coaches to help elementary students with reading
It’s back to school time and the Northern Kentucky Education Council is gearing up to support young readers through its…
Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school — here’s what you can do about it
By Libby Richards Purdue University Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s views — Breakdancing, Dow downturn, the Walz, school cellphones
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Newport Aquarium raised three rare Orinoco crocodiles, now ready to return home
Newport Aquarium is celebrating a conservation achievement as three young Orinoco crocodiles prepare to return to South America to help…
Brian Bozeman advocates for adopted region, supports workforce — and embracing tourism
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Brian Bozeman said he was entering uncharted territory. “I don’t know if I’ve ever been…
Circus Mojo to celebrate send-off tonight for local youth performers heading to Germany
Join Circus Mojo tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Bircus Brewing Co. in The Historic Ludlow Theatre to celebrate youth performers…
Amazon opens new Florence Delivery Station, to hire 150 to speed packages to consumers
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Day 1. Amazon Florence Delivery Station launched its operation, Wednesday at their new 125,000 square-foot…
Grand new Drees Overlook at Devou Park — terrific expanded space with spectacular views
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor On a perfect day — clear, sunny, and warm — the Drees family and colleagues…
As interest in ‘homesteading’ grows, so do questions about health, safety, and ‘hows’ . . .
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter There has been a recent resurgence in the Northern Kentucky area in interest for…
Opinion – Al Cross: Every presidential election is different, but ‘hope’ is a very real thing
Every presidential election is different, and comparisons are chancy in a changing nation, but I find myself thinking about the…
Drees Homes to celebrate new Overlook at Devou Park today with family, Covington officials
Staff report Drees Homes, a national home builder headquartered in Fort Mitchell, will debut the newly enhanced Overlook at Covington’s…
Who is Tim Walz? From a Minnesota classroom to Governor’s office to vice president candidate
By J. Patrick Coolican Minnesota Reformer editor Gov. Tim Walz fused his everyman personality with an optimistic progressive message to…
Dr. Jaren Finney named Asst. Superintendent for Student Support for Covington schools
Dr. Jaren N. Finney has joined the Covington Independent Public Schools team as new Assistant Superintendent for Student Support. With…
Mike Tussey: Scooters, roller skates, skateboards, our love of skates thrives today
Turn the time back 100 years to the early 1900’s – young America found away to have fun with the…
Pilot program, Covington Spark, provides Sat. activities for kids that CGN hopes to expand
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Saturdays always seem to be nice because they start off the weekend. But sometimes…
Former Gov. Bevin’s adopted son rescued from abusive academy in Jamaica; family doesn’t pick him up
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern As Kentucky governor, Matt Bevin said his overriding goal was to reform what he said…
Transitions, Inc. to host ‘Walk the Road to Recovery’ event on Purple People Bridge Sept. 5
Transitions, Inc., the Covington-based provider of treatment and recovery services for adults with Substance Use Disorders (SUDs), will kick off…
Fancy Farm: GOP bashes Beshear, Harris; school funding amendment energizes crowd
By Liam Neimeyer Kentucky Lantern FANCY FARM — The stage at this year’s Fancy Farm picnic in West Kentucky was…
NKADD’s Tara Johnson-Noem speaks to Covington Rotary on her work, region’s issues
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The hype was ridiculous; and the anticipation was mind-boggling. Tara Johnson-Noem was billed as the…
KY students compete in national Technology Student Assn.; three Northern Kentucky schools win awards
More than 240 middle and high school students and teachers from 29 schools in Kentucky represented the Commonwealth during the…