KDE’s Family Partnership Council weighs in on what they hope to see in next education commissioner
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Family Partnership Council met last week and members discussed the characteristics they hope to see…
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It’s bat season so be aware — small number carry rabies which can be fatal to both people and pets
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Public health officials in Kentucky say we are now in bat season and remind everyone…
Boone County commission approves zoning request for 32 acres on Belleview road — to industrial
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Fiscal Court Commissioners listened to the second reading of an ordinance last…
State seeing uptick in cases of ‘whooping cough,’ a highly contagious respiratory illness
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky is seeing an uptick in cases of pertussis, more commonly called whooping cough, a…
Norma Hatfield: My heart aches for the children as kinship families wait for a champion in Kentucky
I recently spoke to a legislative committee about Kinship Care. As I sat at the table during the hearing, my…
Prep Sports Report: Volleyball player, coach reach career milestones in matches played the same week
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Holy Cross senior Julia Hunt and Ryle coach Tasha Tanner-Lovins reached career milestones in…
Flags will fly at half staff on anniversary of 9/11 as Beshear celebrates Patriot’s Day in Ashland
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear will commemorate Patriots Day, the anniversary of 9/11, on Monday in Ashland,…
The river: No reason at all to be bored, given water striders, whirligigs, critters, and a boat of course
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
NKY Forum to present ‘An Inside Look at County Government’ at Campbell County Newport Library
NKY Forum presents “AN INSIDE LOOK AT COUNTY GOVERNMENT” on Tuesday, September 12, 9-10 a.m. at the Campbell County Newport…
New voter registrations show continued growth — over 7300 added to rolls in August
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that, as November 7 nears, voter registration continues to grow in Kentucky, with 7,391…
Small Business Administration finalizes rule to increase financial support for disaster survivors
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has finalized a rule to increase support…
With high school athletics in full swing, here’s what to know about the heart health of your young athlete
By Dr. Shaun Mohan University of Kentucky We often think of athletes, particularly young athletes, as the picture of perfect…
NKU’s School of The Arts to open its on-tour season with ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time’
Brace yourself for a captivating journey as Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (NKU SOTA) opens its on-tour theatre season with the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of weeks news — 9/11, football season, Jimmy Buffett, Burning Man
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Northern Kentucky’s state championship prospects, top individuals, in KHSAA high school football
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Not to get ahead of ourselves here but then we reckoned that we were…
Amye Bensenhaver: Bureaucratic indifference should not prevail in incident regarding a chemical spill
Should members of the community who have been alerted to “shelter in place” be required to submit an open records…
On a break-the-scoreboard night, Beechwood and Simon Kenton combine for 112 points in regulation
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter George Washington made the line famous before it became a part of our sporting…
Highlands offense puts up big numbers once again in 52-20 win over Ryle to take 6-3 lead in recent series
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands scored on all five of its first-half possessions and went on to defeat…
Prep Football Report: CovCath remains unbeaten with 31-24 win over Dixie Heights in final seconds
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter On a fourth-down play in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, Covington Catholic…
Covington Business Council’s annual dinner plans made; Patrick Hughes earns Founder Award
Final plans are in place for the Covington Business Council’s Annual Dinner which will be held 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, November…
Salvation Army’s ‘Women’s Empowerment Day’ offers free hair styling, clothing, more for trauma victims
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The Salvation Army is always ready with a helping hand, providing a wide range of…
Kenton County Parks seeking volunteers for Ohio River Sweep clean-up at Doe Run Lake September 16
Kenton County Parks & Recreation is hosting a clean-up at Doe Run Lake on Saturday, September 16 from 9 a.m.-noon,…