New Covington school board member wants her kids, others’ to get ‘good education’
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter Although she grew up in the Cincinnati suburb of Forest Park and attended the…
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Annual K-Count program aims to identify number of homeless in state, local count helps in funding
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The annual Kentucky Housing Corporation’s K-Count to identify the state’s homeless population took place throughout…
A personal story of the pain and anguish of thyroid disease — hoping to help others who are suffering
By Lyn Hacker Special to NKyTribune A friend of mine has challenged me to write about something I deal with…
NKU centerfielder KC Straley named to Atlantic Sun’s pre-season all-conference team
Northern Kentucky University center fielder KC Straley was named to College Sports Madness’ 2015 Atlantic Sun Conference Preseason All-Conference team,…
Johnny ‘TV’ Peluso, former Newport mayor and colorful political figure, dies at 92, services Tuesday
Staff Report Johnny “TV” Peluso, one of Newport’s most colorful political figures died Friday at his Newport home. He was…
Hot-shooting Wildcats take charge early over Alabama; only team now standing with no losses
By Ashley Scoby KyForward Sports Reporter Kentucky and Alabama played 40 minutes of basketball on Saturday night in Rupp Arena….
Allegiant to host King Cake Eating, Lucky Bead Contest, part of NOLA Inaugural Flight Ceremony
Allegiant launches their inaugural service to New Orleans, Louisiana on Wednesday, Feb. 4. As part of the inaugural celebration, Allegiant…
Covington is temporarily ‘outlaw’ capital of country music, thanks to Madison Theater star lineup
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Correspondent In the last days of January, Covington must have seemed like the Outlaw capital of…
Court of Appeals upholds $3.4m jury award to Boone County man in insurance claim case
Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a $3.425-million jury verdict awarded to a Boone County man against…
Nominations open until Feb. 18 for Governor’s Service Awards; honor volunteers, service
Know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group who gives selflessly to help improve the lives of others? Nominate them for one…
Weekender: Pension expert Chris Tobe lauds Ft. Wright for standing up to Frankfort on pension mess
By Chris Tobe Special to NKyTribune There has been a lot of tough talk out of government officials and candidates…
Artists and merchants creating a revitalized Main Street for Florence, aim for ‘destination’ status
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor In many communities, Main Street is aptly named because it is a city center and…
Bourbon Barrel of Compromise bus dressed up, ready to roll, on a mission of peace to D.C.
Staff Report The Bourbon Bus of Compromise is all dressed up and ready for its debut — and a rendezvous…
No One Left Behind: The story of ‘Sarge’ and the efforts to give him a proper burial
The call to the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs came from Kentucky State Police, Post 5. A man was struck…
Dr. Rajeev Kurapati: How ‘good’ is your doctor? Here are some essential traits to look for
Being a patient is never something that anyone (not even doctors) likes to experience. The word patient is derived from…
These Good Samaritans, Florence police officers, come to rescue of family stranded on Interstate
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Elizabeth Stewart thought Florence would just be another city she passed through on her way…
Brockhoff appointed to fill vacancy on Covington school board until an election in November
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter Kentucky Education Commissioner Terry Holliday has appointed Wallace Woods resident April Frese Brockhoff to…
More than 700 attend the Chamber’s Women’s Initiative sixth annual breakfast
Staff Report A capacity crowd — more than 700 people — filled the Northern Kentucky Convention Center conference room for…
Two governors aim to trim costs on Brent Spence Bridge but say it can’t be built without tolls
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Ohio Gov. John Kasich unveiled Wednesday what they call…
Branson AirExpress, operated by Orange Air, offering three ‘low-fare’ destinations from CVG
Branson AirExpress, operated by Orange Air, announced discount flights from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) to Branson (BKG), New Orleans…
NKU to celebrate Emily Dickinson’s artwork during three-day festival on Valentine’s Day
Northern Kentucky University will celebrate Emily Dickinson and the artwork her poetry has inspired with a three-day festival on Valentine’s…
Urban Farmer: Seed catalogues have arrived in force, now the fun — and ordering — begins! Hurry Spring!
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune’s Intrepid Urban Farmer Right around Christmas, when I was up to my eyeballs and possibly drowning…