‘Game changer’ for many families, as ‘kinship care’ bill, SB 151, moves to Governor’s desk
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Long awaited financial help will be coming to “kinship care” Kentuckians who are raising a…
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Officials tell Dayton’s story, of the river city known for its homes (historic and new), businesses, vitality
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The population was 5,666 at the 2020 census – but Dayton, Kentucky Mayor Ben Baker…
City of Fort Mitchell announces retirement of Tony, the Police Department’s first and only K9 officer
Tony has retired. “Tony who,” you might ask? Well, if you’ve ever seen a K9 demonstration at Fort Mitchell’s Touch-A-Truck…
Mike Tussey: Can you swim? Lessons are a great idea — and so is sunscreen
While many of us were sleeping last night, the March Equinox or Spring as we know it, arrived at 11:06…
Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s high school Sweet Sixteen tournaments revive fond childhood memories
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist March Madness basketball, high school style, is upon us in Kentucky. In the girls’ Sweet…
Our Rich History: Dixie Selden was an accomplished Covington artist, taught by Duveneck, Farny
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune In honor of Women’s History Month, we offer this encore column that originally…
The River: Summers are scorchers on the Upper Mississippi and mayflies add to the misery
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Nominations are open for the City of Covington’s Preservation Excellence Awards; deadline April 1
Covington’s Historic Preservation Office is accepting nominations until April 1 for this year’s Covington Preservation Excellence Awards. “We have seen…
Campbell County Conservation District offers backyard conservation cost-share program
If you are starting to plan your garden and summer landscaping in Campbell County, check out this financial program for…
Opinion – Bluegrass Wildlife: To hear a Mockingbird call is a wonderful thing, especially in the nighttime
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University There he goes again. Not even close to daylight, and the mockingbird is outside…
Mike Tussey: The treadmill and exercise can be your best friend; it is never too late to start
Dateline – April 1998. I was pushing 60 and out of shape, overweight and with no thoughts about health issues….
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating Kentucky’s deep Irish influence as St. Patrick’s Day approaches
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and here’s hoping you’ll appreciate me sharing a “stew”…
Our Rich History: In honor of St. Patrick’s Day — coming up — let’s salute Ludlow’s Irish legacy
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we offer this encore column that originally appeared in the Northern Kentucky Tribune’s Our…
The River: A boy’s life couldn’t get any better; all that mattered was river and learning as much as he could
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Extensive make-over of Covington’s Austinburg Park is underway — good weather needed
New sidewalks … repaved basketball courts with new goals and lines … a driveway and parking facility … new playground…
meetNKY celebrated its 50th anniversary in fine style, reporting a record year and naming CVG ‘The Proof’
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor meetNKY’s annual meeting and celebration has a well-earned reputation for hosting “the best party in…
Bid on bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site — two one-year-old bulls available; bid until March 14
The Kentucky Department of Parks is accepting bids for two bison at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site. The one-year-old…
Mike Tussey: Self confidence, pride and high self esteem — you might find it all on the stage
We all watch a ton of movies in our lives. In the last century, movies became a staple of our…
Kentucky by Heart: KY native — and Miss America 1944 — Venus Ramey dodged post-pageant spotlight
Miss America 1944 was surely a glamour girl, right? Beautiful, a much-needed celebrity for our tense times in World War…
Our Rich History: The 15th Amendment — Politics, racism polarized Americans as lively debate raged
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune (Continued: Part 2 of two parts; See part one) In last week’s column,…
The River: Steamboatin’ on the excursion boat AVALON, a tradition dating back to the 1800s
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Ludlow Historic Society to sponsor presentation on Lagoon Amusement Park March 7 at Bircus Brewery
The Ludlow Historic Society is sponsoring a digitized 3-D presentation of what the old Lagoon Amusement Park looked like in…