Kentucky Democracy Project plans candidate meet and greet, voter registration events in Covington
With Kentucky’s voter registration deadline for the November election approaching on Tuesday, October 11, the Kentucky Democracy Project is planning…
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U.S. Bank in Covington robbed, police seek public’s help in find the robber — picture here
Lt. Col. Justin Wietholter, assistant chief of police of the City of Covington asks the public’s help in identifying the…
University of Kentucky announces 2022 Chellgren Student Fellows, new director; two fellows from NKY
By C. Lynn Hiler University of Kentucky The University of Kentucky Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence has announced the 2022…
Ken Harper, former state rep., realtor, SOS, veteran, recalls lucky Sunday Waffle House was born in NKY
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Sunday is a day of rest – sometimes. And for Ken Harper, at 91, well,…
KYTC to conduct routine bridge inspection on I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge; starts Sunday
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 crews will be conducting a routine bridge inspection on the I-471 Daniel Carter Beard Bridge…
Kentucky leaders warn of tough times ahead for child care access without significant state investment
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence and a team of statewide partners including Kentucky Youth Advocates, Metro United Way, United…
Gas prices fall for 14th consecutive week; Kentucky average now stands at $3.26 per gallon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the 14th consecutive week, the nation’s average gas price has fallen, down five cents…
NKU Esports kicks off 2022-23 season with new sponsorship from Covington’s Blair Technologies
When the Northern Kentucky University Varsity Esports team starts its third season this fall, players will be donning new jerseys…
Kidney patient Byron Wolfe is on dialysis, but through kindness of friends, a kidney donor found
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It was a real longshot. Last May Byron Wolfe’s kidneys were failing. He needed a…
Kentucky gets federal approval for $70million statewide electric vehicle charging network
Gov. Andy Beshear announced recently that Kentucky, having already attracted more than $9 billion of investments from electric vehicle battery…
Horizon Community Funds grants $85k to seven NKY nonprofits, largest Community Impact grants yet
Horizon Community Funds has granted $85,000 to seven different nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky. This is the largest Community Impact Fund…
Beechwood schools gets Dept. of Agriculture grant for greenhouse, lab equipment; other funds approved
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $2,090,077 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the commonwealth at its monthly…
Supreme Court declines to hear case of disputed Campbell County commission; Painter is on ballot
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Supreme Court decided Thursday not to review legal action in a disputed…
Teacher pay raises: Should KY lawmakers mandate or let school districts set them with state dollars?
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Two months before this year’s state law-making session began in January in the Capitol in…
Boone County breaks ground on the site of the new Ron & Sherri Lou Noel Animal Shelter
Boone County broke ground last week on the site of the new animal shelter to be named the “Ron &…
Love was driving force in a marriage and legacy of philanthropy for Eva Farris who has died at age 103
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Eva Farris, the Grande Dame of philanthropy in Northern Kentucky, died peacefully at Rosedale Green…
Road report: KYTC District Six reports road projects in the area this week — watch for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on work underway this week — and advises motorists to be award of…
21 years ago, the unthinkable happened; Sen. McConnell remembers anniversary of 9/11 attacks
September 11, 2001. Four coordinated terrorist attacks, carried out by planes hijacked by the Islamic extremist group al Qaeda. Two…
Former Covington manager Allison Donaldson indicted by federal grand jury for theft of over $150k
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Allison Donaldson, the former administrative manager for Covington’s public works department, was indicted Thursday…
NKyians to offer humanitarian aid to newly-liberated Ukraine villages, need donations of basic medicines
Staff report As Ben Dusing and John Gardner prepare to join the humanitarian effort in Ukraine next week, the news…
Kelly Craft enters crowded — and perhaps still growing — Republican primary race for Governor
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Kelly Craft, an ambassador to the United Nations from 2019 to 2021 in the…
Covington Mayor Joseph Meyer speaks to Rotary Club, addresses progress made by ‘vibrant’ city
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Covington Mayor Joseph Meyer hit on all local topics at the Covington Rotary Club, during…