World’s first and only Shark Bridge opens to the public today at Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium’s all-new Shark Bridge – the only rope suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk just inches…
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Liane Crossley: Baffert’s American Pharoah, Dortmund highlight overflow Derby field
The 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby on May 2 has attracted an overflow field of 22 for America’s most…
Paul Long: Corey Long explains her thought process as she ran the 26.2 miles during the Derby Marathon
Corey Long is a graduate of Dixie Heights High School and the University of Louisville, and, not incidentally, my daughter….
Factory, European-style restaurant, on Newport’s Monmouth Row, always aimed at ‘what’s next’
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter “Europe in the heart of Newport,” is the theme for the newly opened Factory, a…
Don Then: Newsletter offers insights into various genres; Me, Myself & Eyes tells doctor’s life story
I begin this week by referencing a good resource for Northern Kentucky book lovers and writers: the Kentucky Literary Newsletter….
Covington Mayor Sherry Carran imposes ‘partial ban’ on questions at close of commission meetings
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – Mayor Sherry Carran has imposed a partial ban on questions during the “public…
Gateway’s newest innovation is a student-run business offering real-world classroom, service
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor Downtown Covington is getting a new, special service business, thanks to Gateway Community and Technical…
Kentucky by Heart: For the eager salesman, mail-order worm business didn’t work out
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve always liked to sell things, even at an early age. I helped Mom sell…
Multi-use path at Aero Parkway in Boone County gets new benches thanks to Realtors’ Placemaking grant
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The multi-use path that extends the length of Aero Parkway in Boone County has become…
Falmouth resident, education leader and children’s advocate, named head of Prichard Committee
An education policy leader and long-time advocate for Kentucky’s children has been named executive director of the Prichard Committee for…
Kentucky’s second season of pilot hemp about to begin — now, question is what to do with it?
By Tim Thornberry NKyTribune correspondent The second season of hemp production in Kentucky is about to begin and while much…
Harlan County native George Ella Lyon named poet laureate, carries on rich Kentucky literary tradition
Joined by fellow writers, friends, students, teachers and state dignitaries today, George Ella Lyon was inducted by Gov. Steve Beshear…
Turfway Park hosting annual day-long Kentucky Derby Party; reserved seating still available
The greatest two minutes in sports will last all day at Turfway Park, when the Northern Kentucky racetrack hosts its…
Calipari expecting Poythress to return for his senior year, Lee to have breakout season
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune Kentucky head coach John Calipari said he expects injured junior forward Alex Poythress to…
Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn offers historical, homey feel to visitors to Boone Co.
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor Boone County is filled with hidden gems that often go unnoticed by locals. Many Northern…
Heads Up: Team of inventive youngsters may have solution to football concussion problem
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor A group of Mann Elementary students from Union might help provide a solution to an…
Donald Then: Satirical Pretty Ugly gives sometimes offensive, always blunt look at life of a pageant mom
Satires are fun books to read because they poke sticks at our sacred cows, at the way we live our…
Ready to Learn: Districts taking collaborative approach to ensuring kindergarten readiness
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune As her teacher placed alternating large and small plastic stepping stones across the…
Exhibit features poignant expression of tragic Armenian past, marks 100th anniversary of genocide
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Marsha Karagheusian’s art has always dealt with loss and longing, but only recently has a…
After two years of investigation, ‘Pappy-Gate’ indictments handed down; nine are charged
By Wayne Stacy NKyTribune correspondent In a case that has spanned more than two years, nine people in what was…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Veteran coach McMillen hired at Bellevue; Schreck headed to Capital
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter John “Woody” McMillen is returning to Northern Kentucky high school football as the new…
Paul Long: While it can sometimes be treacherous and weather-dependent, trail running has its perks
Yippee! The Devou Park trails are open again. After a long winter’s nap, the trails reopened earlier this month, allowing…