Cincinnati Zoo bringing animals into your homes via Facebook during COVID-19 closure
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden closed to the public Sunday to do its part to curb the spread of…
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NKY Health Department changes services to promote social distancing; does not provide COVID-19 testing
In an effort to promote social distancing and reduce the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) NKY Health Department is…
Kentucky By Heart: Nobody is ‘crazier about the ‘Cats’ than long-time sports writer Jamie Vaught
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist If you are a Kentuckian or have been around these parts for a long time,…
Our Rich History: Newport, a gateway to the South during Civil War; loyalties were divided, Newport Barracks was union
Part 18 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune The state of…
The River: Wash your hands, take a respite from the crisis for a trip down memory river; wash your hands
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Our normal lives are interrupted for the novel COVID-19; here are cancellations, postponements for now
This story has been updated Staff report Our normal lives as we know them have been put on hold for…
Kenton County Parks hosts NKY Bluebird Trail Monitors meeting/training, Spring Break Mini Camp
Kenton County Parks & Recreation will host a NestWatch training for its NKY Bluebird Trail Monitors on Saturday, March 21,…
Tim Hanner finds his perfect match (for a kidney); she is former student Alyssa Vanderpool, now a teacher
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Retired educator Tim Hanner just got two big doses of good news – first, he…
People of NKY: Amy Strother Hamant wanted a different kind of life — and has had them all
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Amy Strother Hamant is a true Northern Kentuckian by origin and life beginnings. She grew up…
Kentucky by Heart: Highlighting some of Kentucky’s female heroes during Women’s History Month
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist It’s Women’s History Month in the United States, and I’m excited to highlight some of…
Our Rich History: New era begins as St. Augustine builds new church, school for people of Peaselburg
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the NKyTribune This is the third part of a five-part series on the 150th anniversary…
The River: Corona virus also a concern on inland waters; travel on Mississippi River being monitored
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
New Perceptions recognizes success stories, shares its mission at ‘Our Children Achieve’ luncheon
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune manging editor The New Perceptions “Our Children Achieve” luncheon at the Drees Pavilion this week provided…
St. Elizabeth brings Read Across America close to home — with daily readings to babies in NICU
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has launched a fun and engaging month-long literacy celebration. Officially kicked off on March 2 – Dr….
NKY Restoration Weekend takes place March 21, a treasure trove of practical advice, contacts
Efflorescence. Repointing. Window weights. Box gutters. Slate roofs. Lath and plaster. Buy a historic home in Covington, Newport, Bellevue or…
Newport Aquarium’s new exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels, opens Friday morning
Opening weekend for Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels launches Friday morning at Newport Aquarium. The immersive new exhibit invites guests to…
Kentucky by Heart: More stories of the Great Flood of 1937 from Shawnee High School students
Author’s Note: This is the second installment of a two-part series looking at a book published in 1937, called Flood…
Our Rich History: Early St. Augustine Church struggled amid misfortune and hard times
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the Tribune This is the second part of a five-part series on the 150th anniversary…
The River: If he had it all to do over again, he’d still choose life on the river and the adventurous life
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Billy Reed: Covington’s Tom Thacker earned his place in basketball history; UC was just the beginning
In the late 1950s, a lot of young black athletes in and around Cincinnati were excited by the exploits of…
UK grad’s design, ‘Pegasus in Bloom,’ selected for 2020 Kentucky Derby Festival poster
By Gabriela Antenore University of Kentucky A design by University of Kentucky alumnus Casey McKinney was unveiled as the 2020 Kentucky Derby…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation Sugar Camp 2020 at Middleton Mills Park postponed to March 4-7
*Update: Due to the anticipated weather, conditions won’t allow for Sugar Camp to take place this week and it has been…