Harlan County native George Ella Lyon named poet laureate, carries on rich Kentucky literary tradition
Joined by fellow writers, friends, students, teachers and state dignitaries today, George Ella Lyon was inducted by Gov. Steve Beshear…
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Next Level Academy offering summer camp program for kids, offering physical fitness, creative activities
This summer, Next Level Academy in Wilder will be offering an innovative program for kids. The program, known as G.Y.M.M.,…
Thomas More names Kathleen Jagger vice president of Academic Affairs and Dean of the college
Thomas More College (TMC) has named Kathleen S. Jagger, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college….
Governor, Toyota, United Way announce expansion of early childhood academies to 36 more schools
Governor Steve Beshear, Toyota and United Way today announced the expansion of innovative early childhood academies to 36 more schools…
Fort Mitchell appoints Sharmili Reddy as new city administrator, after extensive search
The City Council of Fort Mitchell last night approved the hiring of Sharmili Reddy as their new city administrator. The…
Bellevue native Terence Hunt was AP White House chief correspondent reporting on five presidents
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor As a boy growing up in Bellevue, Terry Hunt lived with his family above the…
METS Center offering free ‘Virtual Business Co-Op Showcase’ to connect business to services
A free diverse networking and learning experience, “Virtual Business Co-Op Showcase,” will be offered at Northern Kentucky University’s METS Center…
Covington Latin junior, Will Geers, makes perfect 36 score on ACT
Will Geers, a 15-year-old junior at Covington Latin School, scored a 36 composite score on the ACT, attaining the examination’s…
Gateway, FAME join forces to assure pipeline of qualified empoyees in advanced manufacturing
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Gateway Community and Technical College and Northern Kentucky FAME have joined together to implement a…
Fuzz Ball benefits Paws and Claws — help match more rescued dogs, cats with good, ‘furever’ homes
Paws and Claws Animal Rescue in Hebron is dedicated to rescuing as many dogs, cats, puppies and kittens as possible…
Tri-ED recognizes 23 ‘Thoroughbred’ companies which expanded or located in NKy region in 2014
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) recognized 23 companies at its annual Northern…
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman’s first 90 days on the job full of challenges, changes and learning
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent The first 90 days of anyone’s new position can be tricky. But Mayor Jude Hehman…
Florence Square on Mall Road on track to add two new restaurants, major retailer later this year
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Florence Square on Mall Road will add two trendy restaurants and a major retailer later…
Carnegie announces new theatre series season chock full of hits offering something for everyone
The Carnegie starts a new season with new Theatre Director Maggie Perrino and a schedule of great shows and phenomenal…
NKYEC’s ‘Against All Odds’ awards go to amazing high school students who overcome barriers
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor When the Northern Kentucky Education Council celebrates successes in education across the region at its…
McConnell, drug czar Botticelli speak about heroin battle — and its human, economic impact
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Michael Botticelli, the nation’s drug czar, spoke Thursday of…
Erlanger Lions Club updates equipment to improve, expand eye screenings
In 1925, Helen Keller challenged Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” As part of…
Interim mayor of Cold Spring is the old mayor, city attorney re-appointed in wake of resignations
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Meet the new mayor, same as the old mayor. In a special meeting Wednesday, city…
Hotel Covington development of old Coppin Building receives tourism incentives of $5 million-plus
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority approved incentives of more than $5 million on Wednesday for the $21.5-million Hotel Covington…
Covington expected to switch trash collection to Rumpke in July, clearing way for recycling as well
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter The City of Covington is expected to switch trash collection firms on July 1…
Erlanger council compromise: 6-5 vote approves the two-attorney deal — one for mayor, one for council
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent Questions were asked, speeches were made, but at the end of Erlanger’s city council meeting…
KSO’s Saturday performance will explore solar system in ways you never anticipated — see stars!
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra gases up the Millennium Falcon and tours the solar system Saturday night at Florence Baptist Church…