Governor urges preparing for more rounds of winter storms, ice accumulations and low temperatures
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must prepare now for more rounds of winter storms through Thursday night, with the heaviest…
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McConnell explains his vote against impeachment; he does not condone Trump’s ‘disgraceful actions’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks after the Senate voted 57-43 Saturday in favor of the conviction…
The River: There’s cold, colder, and coldest — and then there are the days on a riverboat in ice
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Billy Reed: Black History Month perfect time to remember 1963 state boys’ basketball tournament
Black History Month is the perfect time to remember the 1963 Kentucky Boys’ State High School Basketball Tournament because that’s…
This Week at the Capitol: Future of historical horse racing takes center stage during busy three-day week
With the Kentucky Senate and House convening three days, this week was short on workdays but long on action. The…
House passes Historical Horse Racing 55-38 after contentious debate; Governor said he’ll sign
By Joe Clabes NKyTribune reporter After months of uncertainty following an opinion by the Kentucky Supreme Court, historical horse racing…
Historical Horse Racing clears House committee; full floor House vote today; if passed, goes to Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would allow historical horse racing in Kentucky won passage in a House committee…
The (Wo)Man Scout: The book I was glad my mother did not hand me — and what I might have become
By Megan Cole Special to NKyTribune I weren’t no girl scout, neither. You can call me Megan Cole: wife to…
Prep Sports Notebook: Simon Kenton basketball player joins sister on 2,000 career points list
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton senior guard Kelly Niece has become the second basketball player in team…
Our Rich History: The music of Sin City — Newport’s cultural legacy of wild days past
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 62 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The era…
The River: The sounds of a riverboat calliope bring fond memories — and Homer Denney’s rise to the top
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
House impeachment committee dismisses two of three impeachment petitions against Gov. Beshear
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House Impeachment Committee met behind closed doors for about three hours on Friday,…
This Week at the Capitol: Lawmakers hit the ground running in session’s second half, override six vetoes
If last month’s quick start to the General Assembly’s 2021 session wasn’t enough to show that lawmakers were serious about…
Historical horse racing bill clears licensing committee; measure now moves to full Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to legalize historical horse racing, which are essentially slot machines, in Kentucky cleared…
Thomas More student Whitney Johnson brings people together with virtual ‘Whitney Wednesdays’
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter (Part of an occasional series on the lives of the area’s college students and how…
Highlands hires former LexCath head coach Bob Sphire to lead Bluebirds football program
The Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced Thursday that Bob Sphire has been hired as the football head coach at Highlands…
The Man Scout: There is no time for first aid when there’s a mountain to climb and mud to wallow in
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune A good scout must always be prepared to render aid in any type of…
Smoke-Free Tomorrow coalition holds rally (Moser, Schroder take part) aims to stop teen smoking
Amid signs that e-cigarette use, or “vaping,” has increased during the pandemic among some Kentucky teens, health advocates from across…
Beshear files lawsuit to stop legislators from stripping governor of executive orders on pandemic
Gov. Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit to stop lawmakers from stripping the Governor of his ability to implement lifesaving public…
Newport High School joins other NKY schools in Esports, using gaming as educational tool
Newport High School is launching an Esports program that will include competitive teams and utilizing gaming as an educational tool…
Joe Heil: Saluting foresight of Cold Spring, Campbell County leaders for protecting a valuable asset
Nearly 60 years ago, government and business leaders from the City of Cold Spring and Campbell County showed tremendous foresight…
Horizon Community Funds reaches $32 million in contributions, $11.6 million given back in grants
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has reached $32 million in contributions raised, which highlights the significant progress made by…