More IRS workers instructed to report to work, local NTEU president in D. C. asking for end to shutdown
NKyTribune staff The Internal Revenue Service began instructing more of its employees to report to work Wednesday, without pay, as…
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Bill Straub: Character is indispensable, character matters, character first; did someone say ‘character’?
Apparently a person’s character doesn’t amount to a hill of beans in Sen. Rand Paul’s world. The Bowling Green Republican,…
New format approved for Kentucky high school football playoffs will be implemented next season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two changes in the Kentucky high school football playoffs were approved at the Kentucky…
‘Give Where You Live NKY”: Speed philanthropy events to benefit local nonprofits; here’s schedule
Give Where You Live NKY, a joint initiative presented by Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky and Mueller Financial, Inc.,…
Ohio medical marijuana program launches with opening of CY+ dispensary in Wintersville
As Kentucky lawmakers consider legislation that might someday allow for the use of medical marijuana in the Commonwealth, the first…
The Carnegie announces 2019-20 theater season – punk rock to family musical; tickets now on sale
The 2019-20 Carnegie Theatre Season will be filled with twists and turns sure to please audiences of all ages as…
Keven Moore: Restaurants need to prepare for transparent response to hepatitis A outbreaks
In the spring of 2018, there were a total of 660,755 restaurants in the United States and according to an…
Annual Northern Kentucky NAACP MLK Community Outreach Luncheon Monday at Newport Syndicate
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Branch, NAACP 16th Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Outreach Luncheon takes place Monday,…
Pew Charitable Trusts: States almost ready to press the ‘panic button’ as federal shutdown rolls on
By Matt Vasilogambros Pew Charitable Trusts President Donald Trump’s warning that the partial federal government shutdown could last “for months or…
Fascinating ‘Umi’: NKU’s public history, health innovations ‘scan’ Cinci Museum’s child mummy
Northern Kentucky University’s Health Innovation Center will use its state-of-the-art equipment to help the Cincinnati Museum Center produce new scans,…
Turfway Park selections for Thursday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. THURSDAY, JANUARY 17:…
National Safety Council data shows opioid overdoses now pose greater risk of death than car accidents
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The opioid epidemic is hitting closer to home than some Kentuckians might realize. According…
Catrina Bowman-Thomas: Security, we can say it and spell it — but then the devil is in the priorities
se·cu·ri·ty (səˈkyo͝orədē) 1. the state of being free from danger or threat. As we head into another week of the…
Covington approves new loan program to help small businesses; Arnold Simpson honored for service
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Small businesses can now take advantage of a new $4 million city loan program to…
News briefs: RMR supports Brighton kids, U-Haul at Ace Hardware Hebron, governor appoints Williamson
River Metals Recycling (RMR) teammates collected cash donations and holiday gifts for the children staying at the Brighton Center. The…
Children Inc. honoring Garren Colvin with Charity in Action Award at its Raising of the Green gala
On March 23, Children, Inc. will present Garren Colvin, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, with the 2019 Charity…
Fantasy Football Lister: Top quarterback, tight end risers and fallers for the 2018 regular season
By Marc Hardin NKyTribune contributor As suggested in this space the past few weeks, it can be instructive to compare…
Walton-Verona claims 8th Region All “A” Classic boys basketball title for third consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona won the 8th Region All “A” Classic boys basketball tournament for the third…
Lawsuit refiled in federal court challenges re-approved work requirements to Medicaid
More than a dozen Kentuckians enrolled in Medicaid re-filed their lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its re-approval of work…
Boone County Public Library Director delivers report to the community through lens of strategic plan
By Carrie Herrmann Boone County Public Library I view everything Boone County Public Library does through the lens of our…
People of NKY: Ron Padgett finds his place in Covington, and he’s totally immersed in community
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune contributor Ron Padgett leads an interesting life. This is an understatement. After having grown up in…
Kentucky Lottery has highest sales ever for the first half of its fiscal year — $36.5 million more
Kentucky Lottery sales have closed the first half of the fiscal year higher than any other period in the organization’s…