Kentucky by Heart: Providing hope since 1871 and meeting the needs of the young and vulnerable
By Steve Flairty Special to NKyTribune It was 1871, six years after the American Civil War; the terrible conflict…
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Rep. Jason Nemes: Kavanaugh eminently qualified to fill SCOTUS vacancy
Shortly after Judge Brett Kavanaugh was nominated to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court, partisan political opponents began…
Students in Interact Club return from ‘amazing’ Rotary Club service trip from Dominican Republic
Special to NKyTribune “Amazing” is the term Interact Club students most often use to describe their experiences during a service…
Today is Newport Independent Schools annual Home Visit Day tradition; students get to know teachers
The Newport Independent Schools will continue its award-winning annual tradition of teachers and staff spreading out across the city to…
Cats depart for Bahamas, Calipari unsure what to expect during tour
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari isn’t putting much pressure on his team during a four-game exhibition tour in…
2018 Prep Football Previews: Newport coach counting on seniors to build better program
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up…
John Schickel: Petersburg honors Vietnam war hero Fleek; threw himself on grenade to save comrades
When I moved to Boone County many years ago (1977), I had heard of Sgt. Charles ‘Chalkie’ Fleek being killed…
Series of events scheduled to promote new ‘Fiona the Hippo’ book, by New York Times bestselling artist
NKyTribune staff The celebrity status of Fiona, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Nile hippopotamus born in January, continues to…
Kenton County man gets 23 years for multiple offenses including rape, sexual assault of a minor
NKyTribune staff A Kenton County man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual assault of an Erlanger youth…
Center for Great Neighborhoods looking for FreshLo Fellows to do local food events
The Center is accepting applications for our FreshLo Fellows program. The FreshLo initiative, funded by The Kresge Foundation, is an…
Newport firefighters award $1,000 college scholarships to Newport, NewCath high students
High school graduates from Newport High School and Newport Central Catholic High School have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships…
The Vaidya era begins at NKU; new president shares his initial impressions, vision for the university
First of two parts By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky University’s sixth president, Dr. Ashish Vaidya, officially kicked…
BBB Trends: Back to campus or into a new home, choose your moving company carefully
Moving back to campus or moving to a new home takes a lot of organizing, planning, and patience. Choosing someone…
Our Rich History: Mary Means meets Maiden Foot, a Native American, and kindnesses are exchanged
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Mary Means was an eleven-year-old girl in 1763. Her parents were settlers on land…
Downing: Barbasol Championship ‘hits the mark’ in Bluegrass debut
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Despite a soggy debut at Champions at Keene Trace, the Barbsol Championship was a success…
2018 Prep Football Previews: Brossart coach expects lessons team learned last season to pay dividends
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up…
The River: An incident at Natchez-Under-the-Hill and the demise of a quiet deckhand who kept to himself
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Georgetown-assembled 2019 Lexus ES will offer drivers an all-new ‘game-changing’ vehicle
The next generation 2019 Lexus ES 350 is roaring off the production line in Georgetown and drivers will soon have…
Northern Kentucky Harvest’s Backpacks and Breakfast set for Aug. 11 in Goebel Park
Northern Kentucky Harvest will help equip more than 1,000 students from low-income families for the new school year at the…
Briefs: Duke promotions, Mubea scholarships, Business After Hours, Governor’s appointments
NKyTribune staff Duke Energy has promoted Chuck Session to Vice President, Government Affairs – Ohio and Kentucky and Rhonda Whitaker…
EGC Construction hosting an inaugural fundraising event for Purple People Bridge with fireworks party
The Newport Southbank Bridge Company and EGC Construction will host an inaugural fundraising event for the Purple People Bridge on…
2018 Prep Football Previews: Walton-Verona looks strong enough up front to continue running the ball
The NKyTribune will be featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading…