News Briefs: Salzman joins OneNKY, Gov. appoints NKyians, Fuel NKU reduces waste, KY Living ‘bests’
Ryan Salzman has joined the OneNKY Alliance as Project Director effective August 1. He brings a wealth of experience from…
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1,270 pound pumpkin, 278 pound watermelon get champion ribbons in “largest” contest at State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair continues its long tradition of crowning the largest pumpkin and watermelon grown from Bluegrass soil. This…
After respite from Ukraine work, Dusing, Gardner to lead Kyiv-based nonprofit humanitarian effort
Staff report Ben Dusing and John Gardner returned for a respite from war-torn Ukraine from humanitarian work that was…
The River: The Crack(ed) crew of the Delta Queen, 1970, and sketches from the self-taught Bob Sikes
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Mom knows best: Study shows ‘Go outside and play’ is good advice (children’s immune systems benefit)
The Rural Blog What do nature scavenger hunts, blowing bubbles and reading books under a shady park tree all have…
After losing churches over homosexuality stance, United Methodists pick up a new church in NKY
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter When hundreds of United Methodist churches in Kentucky left the denomination in the last year…
Highland Heights smoke-free ordinance to go into effect Sept. 18, the 35th in Kentucky
On Monday, September 18, the City of Highland Heights becomes the 35th Kentucky city and the third Campbell County city…
Kenton County school district gets $50k ‘surprise gift’ of school supplies from Amazon
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter At Caywood Elementary this afternoon, Amazon presented Kenton County School District with a special gift…
Twin sisters never got to know their father, receive precious gift, pieces of the WWII plane he died in
By Jacob Dickman NKyTribune intern For many people today, World War II is just a conflict between several countries during…
Just Q’in will hold BBQ pop-up this Saturday in Dayton, will operate at the Garage from noon-5 p.m.
Just Q’in, the BBQ restaurant located in the Walnut Hills neighborhood in Cincinnati, will be operating a pop-up BBQ in…
Sports Betting alert: Opening day three weeks away; here’s a timeline of key dates, places to be decided
Staff report With the opening day of sports betting just three weeks away, Gov. Andy Beshear provided a timeline of…
United Way business, community partners present strong new poll support for child care, pre-K funding
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor United Way of Greater Cincinnati and the Prichard Committee for Education Excellence gathered an impressive…
‘Cambridge Square Community Day’ celebrated $16M renovations of affordable apartment homes
Mayor Pro Tem/Commissioner Ron Washington joined Cambridge Square residents for “Cambridge Square Community Day,” a day that celebrated a $16…
Activated Northern Kentucky Port Authority announces board and officers for new fiscal year
The Northern Kentucky Port Authority, jointly formed as an economic development organization by Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties in 1968,…
Holmes grad, Jamar Yewitt, spent a year abroad in Turkey as part of Covington Rotary exchange
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Arnold Taylor is the self-proclaimed guru of the Study Abroad Program. And Jamar Yewitt, Jr….
KSO to close Summer Park Series Sept. 2-4 with nostalgic sounds of TV themes and cartoons
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra closes its 2023 Summer Park Series with nostalgic television themes and cartoons. Since the 1950s television…
Award recipients named for Horizon Community Funds’ Nonprofit Awards to be presented at Summit
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has announced the 2023 Horizon Nonprofit Award recipients, who will be recognized at the…
Thomas More football planning to get NCAA respect the old-fashioned way . . . by ‘earning’ it
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter As Thomas More football moves into this historic season – leaving the NAIA for…
City of Newport, River Metals Recycling reach agreement, based on quality-of-life investments
Staff report The City of Newport and River Metals Recycling (RMR) are working together on an agreement to address concerns…
Charia Mam wants her new Hue Aesthetics in Bellevue to be a place where women find their ‘glow’
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Charia Mam has a life goal — she would like to bring out the…
Two from Northern Kentucky among finalists for KDE’s 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award
Ten outstanding teachers from across the state are semifinalists for the 2024 Kentucky Teacher of the Year award, the Kentucky…
Athletic directors will receive awards during N.Ky. Sports Hall of Fame summer reunion on Wednesday
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The current athletic director at Thomas More University and a former athletic director at…