KHSAA Board of Control will discuss fall sports starting dates during virtual meeting on Tuesday
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Starting dates for Kentucky high school fall sports will be the main topic of…
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Don Owen: Bellevue native Steve Ridder continues to make hoops history, but never forgets his past
Remember that lanky kid from Bellevue High School named Steve Ridder? You know, the star basketball player who helped Bellevue…
Tim Hanner, his own story: Discovering surprising kidney disease — and dealing with the what’s next?
First of two parts Educator Tim Hanner shares his story in his own words — a story of the journey…
Beshear reports 518 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths and says state budget will not have a shortfall
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that the state is looking to close out fiscal year 2020 without a shortfall, despite…
WYWQ*: Tri-ED kept office open and (even if from a distance) fully engaged in moving mission forward
Staff report WYWQ* (While You Were Quarantined), work continued in many ways in the community and among major employers in…
KyCIR: During NTI, ‘participation’ definition varied from school to school; questions abound on future
By Graham Ambrose Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting In March, as the state hunkered down for a pandemic, Kentucky schools launched…
Dave Schroeder: NKY Chamber unveils Gateway for Growth welcoming plan, impact of immigration
In 2019, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce decided to take a leap of faith and apply for a Gateways…
Our Rich History: The environmental history of Newport, a former woodland with rich forest heritage
By Stanley Hedeen Special to NKyTribune Part 36 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” When Newport was…
Need More Acres Farm owners grow fresh, healthy food, tout food justice; eat more fruits, vegetables
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Kentucky farmer Michelle Howell is passionate about providing fresh food to all, no matter…
Why LoveTheCov? Hear what executives of companies who are moving into the city are saying
With about 1,000 jobs announced in Covington since March 1 and a seemingly unending plethora of unique and high-profile economic…
Billy Reed: Paying homage to former college athletes on medical front lines in battle against COVID
Let’s stop fretting, for just a moment, about whether we’ll have 2020-’21 basketball season, and concentrate on paying homage to…
The River: Tracking the Rafter CLYDE on the long journey from Aurora to her new home in Tennessee
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
KY Supreme Court keeps Beshear’s executive orders in place; Governor reports 531 new cases, 8 deaths
The Kentucky Supreme Court has kept in place all executive orders related to the fight against COVID-19, including the mask…
‘No mask, no service’ as Covington bars, restaurants aim to protect staff, keep local economy open
“We don’t want to go backward.” As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors…
It’s a Purrfect Day Cafe at the Hotel Covington for the launch today of a unique ‘cat cafe’ (take one home)
Chuck Patton will open the first Purrfect Day Cafe, a truly unique social enterprise business where guests can sip and…
NKYEC: 2020 Census data critical to future education funding; educational grants help children
Education is vital to the success of our region, our residents, and our workforce. The following is part of a…
Covington creating temporary outdoor dining space for restaurants in Roebling Point, Duveneck Square
Seven restaurants/bars in the Roebling Point and Duveneck Square business districts will soon have additional temporary outdoor seating, thanks to…
From bus driver to superintendent, Dr. Randy Poe forged legacy of success at Boone County Schools
Boone County High School needed a soccer coach. Students on the team suggested Randy Poe. At that time he was…
Camp Covington summer program for Covington Independent Schools has been a big success
As the school year ended with remote learning and the focus turned to summer programming, two big questions emerged for…
People of NKY: Newport’s Pompilio’s is an old favorite and Larry Geiger and friends carry on
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Pompilio’s restaurant and bar is an institution in these parts. Every living generation of diners in…
Tri-ED’s Blue North gets $510,000 RISE grant from KCED, becomes independent organization
Northern Kentucky Tri-ED’s Blue North, the community for startups and small businesses in Northern Kentucky, has received a $510,000 RISE…
Principal Jessica Pass has written a children’s book about Willy Woolly WInglewish, inspired by a student
Jessica Pass is principal at Erpenbeck Elementary School in Florence — and the author of a children’s book for sale…