Walton-Verona’s new boys head basketball coach will be switching sides in long-time district rivalry
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After spending eight years on the Simon Kenton boys basketball coaching staff, Mike Hester…
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Dominion Senior Living facility in Florence to hold dedication, ribbon-cutting today — open to public
Dominion Senior Living, a premier senior living company that develops, builds and manages communities throughout the southeastern United States, celebrates…
Thomas More University will award 443 degrees at commencement ceremonies in 2 days this weekend
Thomas More University will honor its newest alumni during commencement ceremonies this weekend, awarding a total of 443 degrees. The…
Phillip Lee: ‘The Journey of an Addict,’ says those with the disease must be part of the conversation
As a recovering addict, I know first-hand the devastation and agony families face all across the United States. I know…
Villa Mocha, new coffee shop, opens in Villa Hills; Cinci artist Jess Hadley is first to show work there
Villa Mocha is a new coffee shop at 2809 Amsterdam Road in Villa Hills. The shop is owned by a…
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos moves first load of dirt at groundbreaking of Prime Air Hub at CVG in Hebron
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Amazon broke ground Tuesday for its new $1.5 billion Prime Air Hub in Hebron,…
Rural Blog: Ky’s broadband boondoggle a cautionary tale; Bevin’s aide undercutting him siding with AT&T
Five years ago, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, who couldn’t run for re-election, and a powerful Republican congressman struck a…
Public invited to engage in Covington’s City Hall visioning effort, ‘BeSpoke’ brand, Thursday
A 16-member citizen task force has been meeting with a consultant once a month to create a vision for what…
Redwood briefs: Staub prepares for 26th year of service; High named volunteer coordinator
NKyTribune staff Nine thousand, three-hundred, thirty-five days…and counting. That’s 25 years and seven months – and that’s how long Lisa…
Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles asks motorists to be on lookout for credit card skimmers on fuel pumps
With the long Memorial Day weekend and summer travel season coming up, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles reminds Kentucky motorists that…
Maximum Security skips the Preakness Stakes, remains atop the NTRA 3-Year-Old Poll
Their respective outings at Churchill Downs on May 4 continue to resonate for Maximum Security and fellow Grade 1 winner…
New reports show food insecurity among adults in Kentucky is among the highest in nation
As part of Older Americans Month, Feeding Kentucky and God’s Pantry Food Bank released the Hunger Among Adults Age 50-59…
Perfetti Van Melle to open new distribution center at former Showcase Cinemas site in Erlanger today
Erlanger-based Perfetti Van Melle USA will hold the official ribbon-cutting for the company’s recently completed warehouse and distribution center at the…
Newport invites community participation in Memorial Day parade; Farmers market opens
The City of Newport would like to invite businesses and organizations to be a part of its annual Memorial Day…
Madison Avenue Christian Church honors late philanthropist R.C. Durr on his 100th birthday
Madison Avenue Christian Church celebrated late philanthropist R.C. Durr’s 100th birthday with a special chicken dinner along with birthday cake…
Kentucky by Heart: Former slave, Ky. native Wheeling Gaunt defied the odds with an unrelenting work ethic
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Though making no claims of being a bona fide Kentucky historian, I enjoy researching and…
Ryle all-state basketball player Maddie Scherr accepts college scholarship offer from Oregon
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Maddie Scherr, the do-it-all guard on Ryle’s state champion girls basketball team last season,…
Supt. Kathy Burkhardt chosen for AASA’s ‘Leaders Matter’ campaign as an exemplar of leadership
Superintendents Kathy Burkhardt (Erlanger-Elsmere School District) and Thomas “Bo” Matthews (Barren County Schools) are profiled in a national campaign showcasing…
Rep. Meade: Legislature keeps momentum in commitment to overhaul foster, kinship care
Recently, I read an article in the Frankfort State-Journal about a young man, Cameron Galloway. Cameron has lived most of…
Charles Deglow, longtime owner of Chuck’s Market in Florence, dies; services this week
Charles “Chuck” Deglow, a longtime grocer and the beloved owner of Chuck’s Market in Florence, has died. Stith Funeral Home…
17th Ride of Silence set for May 15; cyclists take to roads to honor those killed or injured on public roadways
On May 15, the Ride of Silence (now in its 17th year) will begin in North America and continue to…
Our Rich History: A heartfelt gift from a little girl was inspiration a Bishop needed to build a Cathedral
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the NKyTribune On a warm summer afternoon in the late 1880s, a little girl walked…