Kentucky among state, local chambers urging Congress to provide relief for childcare providers
With many childcare programs closed or operating with reduced capacity due to public health guidelines, a group of 41 state…
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WYWQ*: The Ovation Music Venue on Newport’s riverfront is taking shape as spectacular facility
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern The Ovation Music Venue, part of Phase 1 in the Premier Concert Experience project by…
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating Kentucky’s own James Bond, and all of the state’s ‘overcomers’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Reading and writing about overcomers from Kentucky is a passion of mine. Overcomers are often…
Our Rich History: Organizing for action — women’s suffrage in Northern Kentucky
Part 30 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport Kentucky, 1795-2020″ and Part 1 of our series: Organizing for Action:…
The River: It was a busy day of scrubbing, painting to get CLYDE’s paddlewheel free of winter’s worst
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Lynn James: Just as you think life is returning to normal, now we have to worry about just breathing
The world today is perplexing. Just as we are emerging from our COVID cocoons. Just as life is returning a…
As COVID-induced mental health issues emerge, this expert says ‘send your brain on a summer vacation’
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter It’s summer and that usually means lots of fun. But, the quarantine from COVID-19 has…
Covington celebrates anti-blight program as ribbon is cut on two new single-family Mainstrasse homes
A program started to return once-blighted property to productive use celebrated its first “graduates” Wednesday. Covington officials helped cut the…
People of NKY: Scott Clark is an authentic Historic Preservation Officer for Newport — and about time!
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter In these Northern Kentucky river cities, we like our historic preservation. Each city has a…
Education officials urge students to apply for federal financial aid amid decline caused by COVID-19
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and the Prichard Committee for Academic…
Kentucky by Heart: Precious time in the family garden is heaven, a release not to be mistaken for a chore
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist I like gardening a lot, and I don’t want to mess it up by becoming…
Our Rich History: Newport inventors include Granville Woods and first woman patentee in KY
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune Part 29 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” Historic US patents…
The River: No reason at all to be bored, given water striders, whirligigs, critters; and a boat of course
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Quarles, UK encourage Kentuckians to grow Victory Gardens; campaign to reach every Kentucky county
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles has announced a new Kentucky Department of Agriculture partnership with the University of Kentucky’s Cooperative…
COVID-19 restrictions ease as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ begin for teens; road fatalities increase in summer
The season when teen drivers are most at risk is getting under way just as eased travel restrictions have motorists…
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims honored with award for ‘tireless revitalization work’
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims has been honored by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society for Public…
So there’s a pandemic and you’re quarantined? This mom says if you’re stuck at home it’s time for a party
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “What I want to do is inspire other people to have fun at home because…
Kentucky by Heart: Authors West, Brackney offer sordid details of two Kentucky murder mysteries
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist My usual amount of reading is a lot, but with staying healthy at home to…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about freedom and healthcare
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa We write to comment on calls for more…
Our Rich History: The Flood of 1937 and flood control in Newport; a controversy over 79.99 ft. measurement
By Deborah Pitel Special to NKyTribune Part 28 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” In 1937, the…
The River: From shutdown to reopening, things are cranking, up, down and all around (as internet rules)
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Kentucky students eligible for new emergency food benefits; families can apply for federal assistance
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) and the Kentucky Department of…