Primary ’24: Ten candidates are vying for Covington City Commission; eight will advance to fall ballot
By Nicole Erwin NKyTribune reporter City commissions are more than just another tier of local government; they are the bedrock…
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Florence names street in honor of long-time public servant Betsy Conrad as family and friends look on
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Betsy Conrad’s family stood shoulder to shoulder with Florence city officials Wednesday afternoon as…
May is Nurses Month, celebrating the 90,000 nurses who live, work in Kentucky
The Kentucky Nurses Association celebrates Nurses Month this May in honor of the 90,000 nurses who live and work in…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Israel is testing the bounds of friendship; don’t good friends say ‘you’re wrong’?
President Biden has managed to attract scorn from every conceivable side of the ongoing and bloody conflict in Gaza, from…
Ohio River is a valuable resource and the Ohio River Sweep helps keep it clean; in Covington, it’s June 1
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s 981 miles long. The source of drinking water for over five million people. It…
Kentucky first state in nation to capture oblique photography of entire geography from the sky
Kentucky is now the first state in the nation to capture oblique (side/angle view) photography of its entire geography from…
Point/Arc’s Zembrodt Education Center graduates largest transition class — and students built a ‘city’
The largest Transition graduating class – a total of 50 – for The Point/Arc’s Zembrodt Education Center (ZEC) received their…
It’s ozone season in Kentucky, so outdoor burning is banned in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today May marks the beginning of ozone season in Kentucky, which means from now until Sept….
Covington commission: Academy of Heritage Trades up for awards, business incentives proposed
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter “Do you want to share the news?” Mayor Joseph U. Meyer asked. “Sure,” replied Kaitlin…
Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville to open its gates for its longest season yet on May 11
Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville’s hometown theme and water park, opens its gates for the 2024 season beginning Saturday, May 11, with…
FIESTA to host 3rd annual celebration of Hispanic families at YMCA Camp Ernst on May 18
FIESTA is hosting its third annual Celebration of Hispanic Families at YMCA Camp Ernst in Burlington, Kentucky on Saturday, May…
Opinion – Stephen Voss: With political protests, don’t trust your lying eyes
Activism on behalf of Gaza’s Palestinian population made its way to Lexington last week, in the form of a rally…
Esperanza means hope — and that’s exactly what Leo Calderon offers Latinos through ESP program there
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Esperanza. In Spanish – it means hope. And that’s exactly why Leo Calderon founded the…
KY Center for Smoke-Free Policy honors champions of smoke-free communities, including NKY’s Gieske
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Center for Smoke-Free Policy at the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Tobacco Prevention & Cessation…
Weight limit reduced on KY 8 bridge; lanes down to two as precaution after deterioration found
Weight limit reduced on Ky. 8 bridge Lanes down to 2 as precaution after deterioration found After a recent inspection…
University of Kentucky’s University Senate votes ‘no confidence’ in UK President Eli Capilouto
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky’s University Senate has approved a resolution of no confidence against President…
Rotary Club of Florence awards scholarships to five students; honors leadership award recipient
The Rotary Club of Florence announced the winners of its 2024 scholarship awards at its recent meeting — and congratulated…
Mike Tussey: Mother’s Day is Sunday May 12, a day of love, tribute to most important woman in your life
Mother’s Day has quite a history to this American special day dating back to 1914. This special day is dedicated…
Kentucky’s Community Action Network celebrates 60 years of empowering individuals, families
Imagine a Kentucky where every individual and family has the resources they need to thrive. That is the vision that…
Florence couple with Cardinal Dr. businesses object to name change to Tom Gill Way; solution offered
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Last October the city of Florence first discussed a name change for Cardinal Drive…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Box turtles — out seeking mates — are a sight to behold; drivers please avoid them
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University Last weekend I slept in as thunderstorms at 4 a.m. meant I was just…
Letters to Editor: Janet Hackman advocates climate change legislation, Jill Crawford for Julia Jaddock
(Editor’s Note: The NKyTribune accepts letters of support for contested primary candidates. Letters must be under 500 words, express why…