Our Rich History: Regional Lenten traditions bring back fond memories
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune Ashes on foreheads on Ash Wednesday, “fish frys” on Fridays, passion plays,…
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Bonded Spirit Music Festival starts Friday, new headliner announced; get on Bonded Spirit Music Trail
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Grammy-award winning duo, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley will replace Nat Myers as a headliner for…
Cooper girls continue 9th Region tournament success with payback win over Holy Cross
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Outside the locker room, you could hear Cooper girls basketball coach Justin Holthaus complimenting…
Dixie Heights girls basketball team wins 9th Region tournament opener with impressive offensive effort
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After sitting out nearly all of last season due to an injury, Dixie Heights…
How to recognize signs of gambling addiction during Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month. In Kentucky, individuals seeking information regarding a gambling problem or disorder steadily increased over…
Super-young Ryle not yet a match for Highlands’ vets in 9th Region girls basketbell
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands’ coach Jamie Walz Richey knew exactly where Ryle’s Katie Haitz was coming from…
St. Henry’s stall ball keeps it closer, but Notre Dame figures a way to the win
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter St. Henry coach Dan Trame figured the only way his team would have a…
February’s foul weather left area roads peppered with potholes, some reminders to avoid costly damage
Potholes began peppering the pavement early this year. But February’s ice and snow, with intermittent stretches of milder weather, have…
Road report: District 6 reports work being done in NKY this week — beware closings, detours
Transportation Department’s District 6 reports the following road projects to expect in the three NKY counties this week. Inclement weather…
Middle school ‘mathletes’ from across Kentucky set to compete in Saturday’s 2025 MATHCOUNTS competition
Staff Report Beginning Saturday, March 8, 138 middle school students representing 45 schools across the Commonwealth will gather in Bowling…
Opinion – Judy Harris: The Israel Fellowship enriches Lenten experiences in succeeding years
“Lent is a time of renewal for the whole Church, for each community and every believer.” — Pope Francis As…
Brackets set for six region basketball tournaments involving local high school teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The eight boys basketball teams that made it to the 9th Region tournament have…
The River: Quiet, dedicated and resilient, Capt. James R. ‘Jim’ Blum was a true pilot of the people
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
‘I don’t have anybody’: Adoptive teen son of former KY governor Matt Bevin talks about life on his own
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern He calls it, with irony, his “great escape.” Three days after his adoptive parents —…
Ryle senior ends high school wrestling career with four victories in final state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky wrestlers had a 1-3 record in state championship matches on Saturday with…
Two teams — NKU and TMU — finish regular season with same goal, different results
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Two Saturday afternoon college basketball games in Northern Kentucky. Two teams going against opponents…
Bridging Back Business: Initative is in its second week, revitalizing river cities businesses
To support bringing customers and prosperity back to the river cities in Northern Kentucky affected by the unexpected closing of…
Sunday Read: Stateline reports declining vaccination rates — which might get worse as states relax rules
By Shalina Catlani Stateline More states are loosening vaccine mandates, scaling back vaccine promotion efforts and taking other steps likely…
Government briefs: Roundup of happenings in Park Hills, Florence, and Newport
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills city council listened to a presentation by Andy Videkovich from…
Highlands varsity Dance Team wins first-ever national competition in ‘Medium Pom’ category
The Highlands High School Varsity Dance Team won the program’s first-ever National recently in Orlando, Florida. The Bluebirds competed against more…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Town Halls, asteroid, vacationing, mental health, Lent
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Auburn rolls past ‘regressing’ Wildcats Saturday at Rupp to claim share of Southeastern Conference title
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Auburn coach Bruce Pearl wasn’t sure what to expect against Kentucky Saturday. “I was prepared…