After more than five decades of quality service, Newport icon retiring from Ken’s Barber Shop
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The city of Newport has experienced many major changes during the past 50 years, but…
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Boyd Gaming to buy Belterra Park, Belterra Resort; part of $2.8B deal among three casino groups
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Belterra Park in Cincinnati and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, are among four…
Transportation Cabinet awards 13 bicycle, pedestrian project grants; NKY gets two
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas has announced awards of $85,780 in grants to improve bicycle and pedestrian initiatives….
Gayle Pille: Best Christmas present ever — just in time for the holidays, snowstorm of Snowy Owls
A Snowy Owl showed up about an hour away at one of Ohio’s fantastic state parks. It’s a once in…
Transportation Cabinet study confirms need for new bridge across the Ohio between NKY-Cincinnati
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) today released the findings of a year-long study that confirms the need for construction of…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s participation in the Mayo Clinic Care Network achieves benefits beyond NKy
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The five-year collaboration of St. Elizabeth Healthcare and the Mayo Clinic Care Network has…
Northern Kentucky University announces major development for its gateway — a ‘town center’ district
Northern Kentucky University’s gateway into campus will be changing. In partnership with development partner Fairmount Properties, NKU announced plans for…
Our Rich History: St. Elizabeth Hospital founded as response to the plight of poor, sick, homeless
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to NKyTribune Part 1 of a 2-part series Anyone who has ever passed through the shiny,…
Maryland-Baltimore County survives last-second NKU attempt, holds on for 76-75 victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter BALTIMORE — Instead of relying on its renowned 3-point wizardry Sunday afternoon, the University of…
Kentucky destination: Imagine a Castle on a hill overlooking horse country — and you can visit
Staff report A castle? In Kentucky? Yes, on a hill on Versailles Road outside Lexington, an impressive structure, the Castle…
The River: 1952 started badly but ended up being the year a young boy really connected with the river
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Chamber’s Regional Youth Leadership class of 2018 building leadership skills, community involvement
Special to NKyTribune The Regional Youth Leadership program through the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce provides high school juniors who…
Chef Foster: Get ready for feast akin to Cratchit’s, enjoy the celebration with family and friends
It probably started long before Ebenezer Scrooge sent the boy around to “the poulterer’s” to fetch the big tom in the window at the end…
Former NDA volleyball stars Thelen, Hentz in national spotlight as NCAA Final Four commences
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter If everything works out perfectly Thursday night, a pair of former Notre Dame Academy volleyball…
NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project awards $34,500 to area nonprofits in learning activity
Northern Kentucky University classes are awarding $34,500 to nonprofit agencies as part of the university’s nationally recognized Mayerson Student Philanthropy…
WDRB Media: State Rep. Dan Johnson commits suicide; under investigation for sexual molestation
Kentucky State Rep. Dan Johnson, who was under investigation for alleged sexual molestation, has committed suicide. Bullitt County Sheriff Donnie…
State Rep. Dan Johnson refuses to resign in face of reports of 17-year-old’s sexual abuse allegations
By KyCIR Staff Kentucky Rep. Dan Johnson refused to resign Tuesday morning and said an allegation that he sexually assaulted…
Boone County Public Library staff help man complete decades-long quest to find his biological family
By Robin Edwards Special to the NKyTribune from BCPL Finding his biological mother was always a life-long dream of Robert…
Mubea, to host open house with KYFAME and other manufacturers to showcase career opportunities
NKyTribune staff Mubea, coming off its apprenticeship graduation, is partnering with KYFAME Wednesday (Dec. 13) to host an open house…
Defensive standout on Conner football team taking part in junior firefighter training program
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Matt Campbell worked hard to earn a starting spot on the Conner football team’s…
Our Rich History: The story behind Big Bone Lick’s ‘Big Bone Heist’ by con artist Thomas Ashe
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Have you ever met a person who seemed sophisticated, erudite, and trustworthy? Then,…
The River: In the beginning, the river was a terrifying place for a little boy; in time, it was a way of life
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and this is where the stories begin. Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the…