The River: Everyone dreams of a paddlewheeler (and there’s much to love), but know they are work
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune Everybody thinks they want a paddlewheeler. “They’re so cute,” someone gushed. Or: “When…
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Chamber Spotlight: Region must be welcoming of diversity, inclusion to grow international trade, jobs
By Hannah Carver NKyTribune reporter Growing the economy becomes an even more complex issue in what’s now a global economy,…
Rubber-modified asphalt grant funding available to Kentucky counties for road projects
Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Charles Snavely has announced that Rubber-Modified Asphalt Grant funding will be made available to counties…
Dixie Heights girls basketball team hopes to continue upset streak in 9th Region final against Ryle
By Marc Hardin NKyTribune contributor Dixie Heights continued its stunning upset run at the 9th Region girls basketball tournament with…
Southbank Bridge Co. launches GoFundMe campaign for repainting, maintaining Purple People Bridge
The Newport Southbank Bridge Company (NSBC), the nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that owns and operates the Purple People Bridge, has launched…
Amye Bensenhaver: By stealth legislators go for more stealth; HB 387 is example, sadly, of ‘darkness as best disinfectant’
There is one provision of the Kentucky open records law that Representative Jason Petrie (R-Elkton) neglected to include in the…
Team Kenton Foundation to honor Outstanding Graduate, Lt. Jason Wietholter, at April 4 event
Team Kenton Foundation will honor Lt. Justin Wietholter, a graduate of Scott High School, as its Outstanding Graduate at its…
Voices from the Classroom: Every child deserves a champion and I mean to pay it forward
By Allison Gable Holmes Middle School Teachers are all asked the same questions from people: Why did you become a…
Thomas More women remain perfect (29-0), post 67-59 win over Trine in second round of NCAA Tourney
NKyTribune staff Madison Temple poured in 27 points Saturday night as the top-ranked Thomas More University women’s basketball team rallied…
McDonald sets NKU all-time scoring record, Norse claim share of Horizon League regular-season title
NKyTribune staff GREEN BAY, Wis. — Drew McDonald continues breaking records at Northern Kentucky University, and his latest milestone helped…
Boone County Public Library March programs for teens and children include ACT practice test, more
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of March. A…
Final battle between Beechwood, CovCath boys basketball teams will decide 9th Region champion
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood sophomore guard Scotty Draud couldn’t contain his emotions after the Tigers’ 47-43 overtime…
Eventful week two of Dooley trial in killing of Michelle Mockbee wraps up with coworker testimony
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Michelle Mockbee’s former coworkers testified in the David Dooley retrial Friday, capping off week…
Salato Wildlife Education Center reopened, featuring updated exhibits and new bobcat enclosure
The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort reopened March 1. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources operates…
Conservation officers boat supplies to residents stranded by flooding in Buckhorn Lake headwaters
Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources are teaming with The Servant’s Closet and Leslie County…
Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park provides expert picks to the Northern Kentucky Tribune during the live racing meets. Tonight’s picks brought to you by…
State senate to take up two separate bills proposing additions to Medicaid coverage
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Two new bills introduced in the Kentucky Senate would require Medicaid to cover dental…
Sobering photos on Black Balloon Day show drug overdose human loss — but reach out with hope
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Gabrielle Deaton has been on the wrong side of the heroin epidemic. Now that she’s…
News briefs: C-Forward named top IT company, KAFC urges fire safety, Sunrise closes NKY office
C-Forward has been recognized as one of the Top 250 IT Companies in Northern America by CRN, marking the fifth…
Letter to General Assembly: Long list of advocates urge defeat of HB 3, barriers for children, families
To the Members of the Kentucky General Assembly: We, the undersigned, voice our strong opposition to House Bill 3. HB…
Walmart announces new plastic packaging waste reduction commitments, working with suppliers
Walmart had issued a bold new set of plastic waste reduction commitments by leveraging its massive private brand program. The…
Thomas More women begin NCAA Tournament with 79-54 win over Saint Vincent on Friday night
NKyTribune staff Call this a perfect start to the NCAA Division III Tournament for the top-ranked, unbeaten Thomas More University…