Senate passes a budget, which now goes to a conference committee; big differences to resolve
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Senate approved its version of the state budget for the executive, legislative and…
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Covington schools get over $1m for afterschool, summer programs at Latonia, Glenn O Swing
More students in Covington Independent Public Schools will have opportunities to attend after school programming that helps improve their academic…
NKY Regional Alliance, partners provide gift for IGNITE INSTITUTE at Roebling Innovation Center
The Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance and member companies St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Duke Energy will provide a substantial gift to the…
Fort Mitchell’s Mariela Oyola-Brauch, her company, Jibaro, committed to helping people of Puerto Rico
Watching hurricanes pummel her native island of Puerto Rico last fall, Fort Mitchell resident Mariela Oyola-Brauch knew that she would…
Our Rich History: Anybody remember 11th District School? Part of interesting history of West Covington
By David E. Schroeder Special to the NKyTribune The Covington Independent School District at one time was home to more…
The River: Robert and Rollie Mae Lollar, a Steamboat family love story; remembering a special friendship
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Jeff Ruby Steaks VIP tent guests celebrate day of racing with a festive touch of the Irish
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Charlie Begley was dancing a celebratory jig as the horse he bet on crossed the…
Colonels handle defensive pressure in win over Fern Creek that puts them in state semifinals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Covington Catholic basketball players knew what to expect when they faced Fern…
This Week in Frankfort: With just eight days remaining, legislature still has budget issue looming
The first piece of legislation to pass a legislative chamber this week dealt with making playground equipment accessible to all…
Like kids in a candy store, the Galerie team is eager to make egg hunting a year-round activity
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Galerie name has been synonymous with innovation in the candy industry for decades….
Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park expected to draw overflow field; drawing for race is Wednesday
An overflow field is expected to enter the 47th running of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), Turfway Park’s Kentucky Derby…
This time it counts — NKU squares off against Louisville in NIT opener Tuesday night on ESPN
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University and the University of Louisville have met twice in exhibitions, but the…
Our Rich History: St. Patrick in Covington was once a thriving Irish-American parish in the West End
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Irish Catholics settled in Northern Kentucky as early as the 1830s. In time…
SEC Tournament: Kentucky tops Rocky Top to retain tournament title
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky retained bragging rights in Southeastern Conference Tournament. The Wildcats (24-10) captured their fourth straight…
Duke Energy linemen return to warm welcome after seven-week deployment in Puerto Rico
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter When Wayne Kremer’s three daughters welcomed him home Thursday at the Delta Jet Center near…
Horizon Community Funds, KPI partnering to offer philanthropy event, focus on NKY opportunities
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is partnering with the Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative (KPI) to host a new event that…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: A few wise words for gardeners everywhere — get a tetanus shot
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune I am a lifelong reader. I’ll read just about anything that even remotely sparks my…
Our Rich History: In March 1836, the Alamo fell; more to the story on our region’s connections to Texas
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Every March, many who enjoy history can’t help but think of the Alamo. This…
Jockey Perry Ouzts, 63, rides his 50,000th race, hustling his mount to second place at Turfway Park
Ageless jockey Perry Ouzts rode the 50,000th race of his long career Saturday when he hustled Need the Wall out…
The River: Steamboating with smelly crew, and provoking fight with little but tough former boxer . . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare joins University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare announced today it has joined the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network,…
NKY’s Rich Boehne one of six to be inducted into Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame on April 9
A transformational media executive … a woman who inherited a newspaper when her husband died … a highly respected Capitol…