Fish and Wildlife Department sets special events to highlight Free Fishing Weekend June 4-5
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will celebrate Free Fishing Weekend June 4-5, when no license is required…
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Old Time Kentucky: 60 Minutes reporter Rooney got Kolb’s wartime story straight, just not his name
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist First Lieutenant Frank Kolb and his infantry company went down in history as the first…
Grand finale: Two local seniors were double-winners at state track and field championships
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Two local seniors closed out their high school track and field careers as…
Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky receives $450k for adolescent substance abuse treatment
Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear will visit Children’s Home of Northern Kentucky on Wednesday, June 1 to present the adolescent…
Five years later, community, investigators still look for answers in killings of Bill and Peggy Stephenson
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Years have passed since one of the most tragic days in Boone County history…
WWII veteran Lillard Brown celebrated 19th birthday in a foxhole under air attack, earned medals
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Someone once told WWII veteran Lillard Brown that he was a hero. “I said, “No,…
Welcome Back: Freedom catcher Wenrich shines in first game since suffering heart attack
“Wenrich, C” read in the sixth spot on the Florence Freedom’s lineup card Friday night, marking the end of a…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Declining amphibian population focus of new statewide study
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune A new study led by the U.S. Geological Survey and published this week offers…
World of Golf introduces youngsters 8-16 to the game through Sticks for Kids program
World of Golf in Florence has teamed up with the Golf Course Builders Association of America (GCBAA) Foundation to provide…
KCTCS announces new president of Gateway Community & Technical College: Fernando Figueroa
Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Jay K. Box announced today the appointment of Dr. Fernando Figueroa as…
Bevin suspends awarding of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel commissions to ‘review criteria’
Governor Matt Bevin has suspended indefinitely the awarding of Kentucky’s highest honor, the commission of Kentucky Colonel until he “reviews”…
Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition to host three free exercise sessions this summer
Meet new people, move your body, laugh a little (or a lot) and try something new at three classes this…
Kentucky Farm Bureau offers statewide professional development workshops for educators in June
The school year is rapidly coming to a close, but the hard work that teachers put into classroom preparation and…
Billy Reed: Conversation with Afghanistan women athletes, coaches brings fresh perspective
My day of reflection and restoration began on the seventh floor of an office building in downtown Louisville. I was…
Boy Scouts will place more than 400 flags at entrance to CVG on Saturday to honor our veterans
Local Boy Scouts will help celebrate Memorial Day by placing more than 400 flags at the entrance of the Cincinnati/Northern…
Thomas More’s Laumann earns All-America recognition from Baseball Coaches Association
Thomas More College sophomore second baseman Ben Laumann (Cincinnati, Ohio/Oak Hills) has been named to the American Baseball Coaches Association…
Florence scores seven runs over final two innings to split series with Southern Illinois
The Florence Freedom scored seven runs in the final two innings and capped off their comeback 8-7 victory Thursday over…
Walmart hires more than 2500 Kentucky veterans through Veterans Welcome Home Commitment
Walmart announced it has hired 2,582 veterans in Kentucky since launching its Veterans Welcome Home Commitment in May 2013. The…
Lynne Saddler: Fight the mosquito bite to protect yourself against Zika virus at home and away
We tend to think of mosquitoes as simply a pest—an annoyance during an evening out on the patio or an…
Florence woman lays brother to rest more than 70 years after his plane was shot down during WWII
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor When Jacqueline “Jackie” Laird of Florence buried her brother’s remains at Arlington National Cemetery…
Deatherage started Hall of Fame for veterans who continued serving their country as civilians
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune reporter Ceremonies to honor Kentuckians who died while serving in the armed forces will take…
Kentucky officials urge motorists to ‘Click It’ to stay safe while traveling over the holiday weekend
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), Louisville Metro Police and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are reminding motorists to…