The River: An extraordinary moment on the river that — this time — did not just pass unnoticed
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Senate oks Chris McDaniel’s bill to move election for governor, constitutional officers; goes to House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A proposed constitutional amendment to move Kentucky’s election for governor and other constitutional officers is…
City of Covington loosens rules for food trucks, pilot program allows more locations, longer hours
Covington has loosened its regulations governing mobile food vendors – aka “food trucks” – to let them operate for longer…
People of NKY: Wilma Mounce-Popp has been taking care of her friends at ‘her’ Skyline Chili for 46 years
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter In March of 1967, the Covington Internal Revenue Service opened for business in its enormous…
State of Commonwealth: Gov. Beshear says state’s future depends on Kentuckians working together
In his first State of the Commonwealth address on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky’s future depends on leaving divisive…
Koenig trying again: Sports wagering bill on deck before legislative committee on Wednesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A sports wagering bill will have its first consideration by a legislative committee this week….
Regional Alliance’s 1NKY facility is now open in Frankfort, putting region’s best, unified foot forward
1NKY Frankfort, a new hub for sponsoring NKY organizations and businesses to convene, strategize, advocate and provide collective impact, is…
Our Rich History: Newport Barracks and Mexican-American War; housing soldiers ready to be deployed
Part 13 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune In 1845, President…
Late scoring run carries NewCath girls to victory in 9th Region All “A” Classic championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Everyone in the gym could see that Newport Central Catholic coach Ralph Meyer Jr….
The River: Passing chilly winter day pursuing mystery related to 1871 steamboat explosion. . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
The Immigrant: The Life of Matthias Toebben in his own words — and what a life it has been
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Matth Toebben tells his story as only he can and as you turn the pages…
Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky moving to new home; will offer 24-hour access to care
Kenton County, St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) announced Wednesday ESNKY’s new location in Covington,…
Sandmann lawyers agree to settlement in defamation lawsuit against CNN, terms not disclosed
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Parties for both sides in the lawsuit involving Covington Catholic student Nicholas Sandmann and…
Kenton County cities unite to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; joint event to focus on ’empathetic listening’
Four Kenton County cities – Erlanger, Elsmere, Independence, and Covington – are coming together for a joint celebration of the…
Simon Kenton girls, CovCath boys voted No. 1 in first high school basketball coaches polls of the season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton swept the first-place votes in the first Northern Kentucky girls high school…
Kentucky Humanities centers statewide literacy initiative on Wendell Berry’s ‘Hannah Coulter’
Kentucky Humanities has selected Wendell Berry’s Hannah Coulter for its 2020 Kentucky Reads. The novel will be at the center…
Our Rich History: John T. Thompson of Newport was a firearms inventor of international acclaim
Part 12 of our series, Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020′ By Jacob Koch Special to NKyTribune The Thompson Submachine…
The River: Started the year off with a bang, triggering memories of New Years past and ending on internet
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Richards stands out as UK Cats defeat Missouri in the season’s first SEC game for both teams, 62-50
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Missouri had no answer for Nick Richards. Richards scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds…
Tournament time comes early for basketball teams playing in All “A” Classic regional playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two teams that have dominated the 9th Region All “A” Classic girls basketball tournament…
Amye Bensenhaver: Here’s the brief version of the top ten open government stories of 2019
And now, the Reader’s Digest version of the top ten open government stories of 2019: 1. The release of the…
Cameron follows recommendation of state legislators, asks FBI to investigate Bevin pardons
NKyTribune staff Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville and State Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills, received confirmation that Attorney General…