After 16 years in office, Boone County Sen. John Schickel announces intent to retire at end of term
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Veteran state lawmaker John Schickel, of Boone County, has announced he will not seek re-election,…
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More than 55 million expected to travel 50 miles or more over upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend
AAA is projecting 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period…
New open carry alcohol laws boost downtowns, spur growth by drawing people into the hearts of cities
By Kevin Hardy Stateline Holly Smith Mount wanted to be first. Smith Mount, chair of the city council in Huntington,…
Our Rich History: Kentucky’s bookmobile project had enormous impact on children in rural communities
By Wayne Onkst Special to NKyTribune In the mid 1940s, as Kentucky celebrated its 150th birthday, University of Kentucky faculty…
Publix set to locate a supermarket, liquor store at Triple Crown Shopping Center in Richwood in 2025
Staff report Publix Super Markets Inc., a Lakeland, FL.-based grocer, has signed a lease for its sixth store in Kentucky…
The River: Great news for history buffs and river rats — Capt. Sanders’ river columns now a hardback book
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A fascinating journey that started for Captain Don Sanders and The Northern Kentucky Tribune began…
UK alum Jim Embry, civil rights and eco-activist, gets James Beard Foundation Leadership Award
University of Kentucky alumnus Jim Embry, best known as a preeminent civil rights activist, eco-activist farmer, social justice advocate and public…
Skyline Chili, approaching its 75th birthday, opens first restaurant at CVG, includes breakfast
CVG travelers who were feeling ‘good and hungry’ enjoyed items from Skyline Chili’s new and exclusive breakfast menu at the…
State’s ‘snow fighter’ highway crews prepared for winter, lookin’ good thanks to ‘Paint Plow’ program
State “snow fighter” highway crews are equipped, ready and waiting for winter in Kentucky. While supplies and staff are equipped,…
A new day in abortion politics? Even in Kentucky? Supporters are hopeful of a turning point
By Deborah Yetter The Kentucky Lantern Standing before cheering supporters on election night, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, wrapped…
Big night for big class at 40th annual Athletic Directors’ Hall of Fame induction
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They didn’t save the best for last at the sold-out Northern Kentucky Athletic Directors’…
NewsMakers 2023: Mike Sipple aims to help leaders invest in their greatest assets, embrace ‘human’ side
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor “Hello, fellow humans,” Mike Sipple Jr. says as he greets his audience. It is a…
NKY Chamber again offering a 6th-8th grade students a chance to participate in the National Civics Bee
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is partnering once again with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host the…
NewsMakers ’23: Kristi Nelson, facing the worst, took charge with a smile to re-write the rest of her story
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Kristi Nelson is a walking, talking, living example of innate optimism that she says, simply,…
Beshear to target improving education, economy as he embarks on second term as Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear spoke to reporters in the Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, the day after…
NewsMakers ’23: Tom Saelinger, community banker; deep roots in NKY drive focus on service, caring
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Tom Saelinger is the consummate community banker who brings to his position as market president…
Election 2023: Andy Beshear wins second term as Kentucky governor
By McKenna Horsley The Kentucky Lantern After a heated and expensive campaign, Kentucky voters have decided — they’ve given Democratic…
Thriving Boone County Student Advisory Council was first in the state, now others are taking note
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Over 50 students from 26 Boone County schools gathered at the Ralph Rush Development…
NewsMakers ’23: Gaby Batshoun, lives life in the fast lane, with ‘entrepreneurship’ in his DNA
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Gaby Batshoun lives life ’in the fast lane’ because entrepreneurship is in his DNA. So…
Our Rich History: Thomas More baseball in the era of Coaches Russo, Asalon, and Hetzer
By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Thomas More University Traditionally, when remembering Thomas More Athletics in the 1990s, most of the…
Who’s paying for all those ads in the Kentucky governor’s race? — what the records show
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern About $65 million will be spent in Kentucky’s 2023 general election for governor by the…
The River: Revisiting (and celebrating) storytelling about a maritime life — and more is coming
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…