Government briefs: Round-up of what happened in city, county government meetings last week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune FLORENCE Louis Kelly, Boone and Gallatin Commonwealth Attorney, came to the Florence Council meeting last…
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Opinion – Judy Harris: Teachers are always alert to effective ways to connect to students — here’s an idea
“Joy to the World” Traditional Christmas Carol by Isaac Watts, 1719 Curriculum is the “what and how” of education. There…
AAA: Pump prices resume falling but oil prices rising; Kentucky remains 10th lowest in U.S.
Despite the literal storm clouds brought by Hurricane Helene and the figurative storm clouds brewing in the Middle East, the national…
The River: Revisiting — river as rapids, destruction of Ludlow Bromley Yacht Club, more drama . . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Covington-based mural group brings a first-of-its-kind immersive experience to the city
Covington’s newest art collective, Immersion Alley, is taking the idea of a mural to the next level. “The Wenzel House”…
Conner, Notre Dame enter girls soccer playoffs as top contenders for 9th Region championship
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Conner and Notre Dame girls soccer teams enter next week’s district tournaments as…
Sunday Read: Crime is down, FBI says; politicians still choose only statistics to fit their narratives
By Amanda Hernández Stateline Violent crime and property crime in the United States dropped in 2023, continuing a downward trend…
Navigating Aging: Historic numbers of Americans are living by themselves as they age
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Gerri Norington, 78, never wanted to be on her own as she grew old….
Spooky Secrets Tour returns to Covington; all proceeds benefit Aviatra Accelerators
Created for fans of all things eerie and bizarre, the 2024 Spooky Secrets Tour, inspired by Kathryn Witt’s book, Secret…
KDE releases assessment/accountability data — leaving plenty of room for improvement
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) released assessment and accountability data for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the second…
High level Drought Declaration withdrawn — thanks to Hurricane Helene rain remnants
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State officials have withdrawn the Level 1 Drought Declaration issued last month for all 120…
Rick Wurth spreads the message about CHNK — about behavioral health and other services
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He was the winner of the weekly 50-50 split-the-pot. And, to no one’s surprise, he…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — CRINK in the neck, scary costumes, civil debate, pumpkin spice
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Opinion — William Woods: Florence is no place for Kyle Rittenhouse; respectfully, he should stay away
When I think of the city I have called home for much of my life, I can’t help but think…
A Who’s Who of Kentucky legislature reported to NKY about how region benefitted from funding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter In a show of unity and strength a Who’s Who of Kentucky legislators converged…
Venue changed for Roberts-Rittenhouse event, after death threat on social media
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Controversial gun rights advocate Kyle Rittenhouse is to be the special guest at a…
Voter registration surges in September with October 7 deadline approaching; register online
Secretary of State Michael Adams on Friday announced 24,536 Kentuckians registered to vote in September. The number, while the highest…
Thomas More University honors outstanding alumni with ’24 Alumni Association Awards
Staff report Thomas More University Alumni Association recently celebrated the career achievements of seven Thomas More alumni in its 2024…
Ryle’s late rally comes up short in sixth consecutive game against highly ranked opponents
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The first six games on Ryle’s football schedule were against teams currently ranked among…
Ludlow brings it on both sides of the ball in river city battle over Bellevue
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter There they were, lining the main drag in Ludlow Friday, more than a mile-and-a-half…
Order your free at-home COVID-19 tests now from federal government — here’s how
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentuckians can now order free at-home COVID-19 test kits from the federal government and…
A tale of two Kentucky Lottery winners, both from Dayton, who cash in for big prizes
Northern Kentucky has been a popular spot recently for Kentucky Lottery winners. Just last month, two winners cashed in large…