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…
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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…
Preservation Kentucky announces new Tour120 program, starting May 18-19 across the state
Kentucky has more National Register historic sites than 46 other states. And, all 120 Kentucky counties have at least one historic…
Boys’ suicides rose following release of ’13 Reasons Why’; third season prompts warnings for all families
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The rate of suicide among 10- to 17-year-olds in the U.S. increased 29% in…
NKU students get GCF, Artswave $4k grant for mural on Newport’s Galaxie’s Skateshop
Northern Kentucky University students awarded $4,000 to a Newport mural project. Students from NKU worked with the Westside Citizens…
KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 would like the public to be aware of the following conditions and/or operations that…
Lisa and Norm Desmarais to be honored with Covington Award at annual ‘Friends’ dinner this week
Two of Covington’s most prominent leaders will be honored May 16 with the Covington Award at the annual dinner of…
BBB Trends: Veteran holidays too often a time for ‘soundalike’ soliicitations — beware of scam artists
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Veteran’s Day are all great holidays to honor…