Ky lottery sales ahead of last year but below budget hopes, scratch-off sales are strong
Following a trend set early in the fiscal year, Kentucky Lottery sales are ahead of last year’s pace – but…
Wendell Ford to lie in state at Capitol Rotunda Sunday; funeral, interment in Owensboro Tuesday
Retired Senator and former Governor Wendell Ford will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort on Sunday, followed…
Covington documentary premieres on city’s 200th birthday — plan to come to the big show
Covington’s 200-year history is a rich one filled with stories of people, places, and events that make the city unique….
Marine Corps veteran finds a friend in Independence — and help for sick baby and new future for himself
Special to NKyTribune Independence resident Dr. Nelson Soto and his wife Ana reached out to United States Marine Corps Veteran…
Helen Carroll: Reflections on 27 years with Toyota — happy memories and many stories to share
A few months ago, I was asked to speak to a high school reunion in Georgetown. I won’t say how…
Tom Block: President’s State of Union speech less partisan but some proposals have little chance
Last night the President delivered his second to last State of the Union speech, and his first address to Congress…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Children’s Law Center is in its 25th year of advocacy for the rights of children
By Kim Tandy Special to NKyTribune Twenty five years ago, with the help and advice of many lawyers and a…
New times for Kenton County Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse for advocate training; now 12:30- 2 p.m. Jan. 30
Special to NKyTribune The Kenton County Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse (KCA) is calling on experts in Kentucky politics and…
Q&A session reveals much about new Covington City Commission, including stance on bridge tolling
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter The Covington City Commission made it clear 15 days into its new term that…
NKy NAACP celebrates MLK with ‘In his footsteps . . . The Dream Today,’ presents scholarships
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor More than 500 residents and community leaders attended the annual Northern Kentucky Branch NAACP Reverend,…
During fundraising trip to NKy, Republican gubernatorial hopeful Comer delivered messages supporters wanted to hear
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner and Republican gubernatorial candidate James Comer delivered the messages supporters wanted to…
How Northern Kentucky legislators are fighting back against heroin — multiple bills in play
By Rae Hodge NKyTribune Frankfort reporter Northern Kentucky legislators, many on the front lines of the state’s heroin epidemic, are…
NKyTribune co-founder, Mike Farrell, wins top 2015 Faculty Advisor award at UK School of Journalism
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor This story is a bit personal, as it involves one of our own, who happens…
Florence will annex two parcels of land to make way for new CVS Pharmacy at U.S. 42-Gunpowder Road
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The Florence City Council has unanimously approved the annexation of two parcels of land that…
Tale of two cities — and Butch Callery, who has served as mayor of both of them
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter Two and a half years after Irvin “Butch” Callery left the office of Covington’s mayor…
UK selling Coldstream Laboratories to big pharmaceutical company in India for more than $30m
The University of Kentucky is moving forward with a $30.65 million offer for Coldstream Laboratories Inc. (CLI) and its high-tech…
Toyota provides $25k grant to St.E. Foundation
for support of My Heart Rocks school program
The St. Elizabeth Foundation has received a $25,000 grant from Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America to support the…
‘Elvis” is coming for Prince of Peace Montessori “Blast from the Past’ fundraiser
On Saturday, February 7, Prince of Peace Montessori School in Covington will host its annual popular fundraiser, “A Blast From…
NKU creates new School of the Arts, puts music, theatre/dance, visual arts, under one umbrella
In a move aimed at enhancing the educational experience of Northern Kentucky University students by making its arts programs more…
New Covington school board chair, Joyce Baker, says schools are on the right track
Joyce Baker would like the Covington Board of Education to focus on raising academic standards to continue the improvements in…
Bill Straub: Brent Spence Bridge is falling down, along with many others, so where is Congress
WASHINGTON – In case you haven’t noticed, America is falling apart – literally. The American Society of Civil Engineers, in…