St. Elizabeth to hold memorial service recognizing a full year of COVID care; join in moment of silence
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is recognizing one full year of COVID-19 care with a memorial service today, at St. Elizabeth Ft….
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Mayor Diane Whalen — a mayor’s daughter — grew up with Florence on her mind; it’s a way of life
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter First in an occasional series about NKY’s mayors Florence Mayor Diane Whalen grew up knowing…
Toyota Kentucky celebrates major milestone as 13-millionth vehicle rolls off Georgetown assembly line
A very special RAV4 Hybrid rolled off the line at Toyota’s largest plant worldwide in Georgetown earlier this month. What…
OneNKY Alliance awards two grants supporting CHNK, GROW NKY and economic mobility
The OneNKY Alliance has awarded a total of $30,000 in grant funds to two local organizations focused on providing an…
Beshear announces COVID memorial for Capitol grounds as 5,000 deaths reached; 36 new cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On the same day that he observed the milestone of one million Kentuckians receiving the…
CVG moving critical infrastructure projects forward — Rehabilitation on busiest runway starts this week
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is moving critical infrastructure projects forward this year. One project beginning work this week is…
National Thoroughbred horsemen’s group files suit against Horse Racing Integrity Act
By Joe Clabes NKyTribune reporter The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA) and eleven affiliates have filed a lawsuit…
Churchill Downs moving forward with revitalization of Turfway Park, groundbreaking on Friday
As part of its ongoing efforts to bring strength and innovation to Kentucky’s signature horse racing industry, Churchill Downs is…
Our Rich History: Building bridges, ending monopolies — Newport commuters
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 66 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The opening…
AAA: New signs that travel dreams won’t be deferred much longer — folks are itching to travel
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic upended plans for travelers in Kentucky and throughout the world, there are new signs…
Prep Sports Notebook: Scott seniors sweep 10th Region Player of the Year awards in basketball
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Grant Profitt and Mya Meredith, the leading scorers on the Scott boys and girls…
The River: Riverboat folks are yearning to hear the ‘ready whistle’ and hear the engines warming up
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
As lawmakers prioritize broadband services, some communities wonder when it will reach them
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley Resource As Barkley Hughes and I rumbled around in his red utility vehicle last month,…
NKU student Emma Webster started YouTube channel to help her mental health — thousands tune in
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Part of an occasional series about the area’s college students. Emma Webster created a YouTube…
Jack Moreland surprised with special send-off on his retirement — proclamation, drive-by parade
Jack Moreland, who has led of Southbank Partners for the past 11 years, was recognized at a surprise retirement send-off…
The Week at the Capitol: Just two days, but certainly two of the busiest this year — a round-up
The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives convened only two days this week. But in terms of bills passed and…
NKU students produce mini-documentaries examining Kentucky’s Black history and culture
By Mark Neikirk Northern Kentucky University A new, short video about an exhibit at the Behinger-Crawford Museum is one of…
NKY Education Council sets virtual spring meeting ‘Taking Action to Improve Education Outcomes’
The Northern Kentucky Education Council’s Virtual Spring Convening Taking Action to Improve Education Outcomes will take place March 24 9-11…
Open letter from Covington Mayor, commissioners on ‘fatally flawed’ Brent Spence Bridge expansion plan
The Mayor of Covington, Joe Meyer, and four other member of the Commission have issue a lengthy explanation of their…
As you start planning some get-aways, consider a ‘staycation’ and become a local tourist – some ideas
By Nicole Childress Building Kentucky While the pandemic has made long-distance travel difficult, Kentuckians are lucky to have great choices…
17-year cicadas right on time — help scientists map emergence of the Brood Xers — with ‘Cicada Safari’
You have to hand it to cicadas; they are usually right on time. After their 17-year hiatus, billions of the…
Tom Mitts: Home — Newport artist’s paintings on exhibit at Boone County main library through April 10
“I want to document the place I call home.” That’s how artist Tom Mitts (1962–2017) described his paintings in an…