Government briefs: Roundup up news from Kenton County, Fort Mitchell, Campbell County, Covington
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter KENTON COUNTY The first reading of an ordinance was held which amends a zoning ordinance…
Read More
Perfetti Van Melle names human resources VP for Americas Business Unit based in Erlanger
Confectioner Perfetti Van Melle has named Leticia Vescovi as Vice President of Human Resources, reporting to Sylvia Buxton, president and…
Point/Arc’s second Mike Dyas Golf Classic crowns new champion team
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Move over – there is a new champion in town — at least in The Point/Arc’s…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist view of news — Summer reading, Epstein, church/politics, Alligator Alcatraz
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati to kick off annual Summer Tour schedule July 24
BB Riverboats’ Belle of Cincinnati will set sail for its annual Summer Tour July 24-31, with five authentic riverboat cruises…
KYTC reminding Kentuckians of ongoing text message scam impersonating the state agency
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning Kentuckians of continuous reports of fraudulent text messages received by residents impersonating the…
Prep Sports Report: New head coach of Notre Dame girls basketball team returning to sidelines after seven years
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After a seven-year absence on the sidelines, George Stoll will return to 9th Region…
Kentucky could take the biggest hit as result of latest cuts to federal health care spending
By Anna Claire Vollers Stateline Congress set aside $50 billion for rural hospitals and medical providers to allay fears over…
More than 14,000 Kentuckians have earned GED following 2020 state fee waiver, increased access
Since waiving its GED testing fee in 2020, more Kentuckians without a high school diploma are earning their GED, with…
Southbank Shakespeare returns to Thomas More July 31-Aug. 3 with Shakepeare’s As You Like it
Following its performance of Macbeth earlier this month, Southbank Shakespeare continues its fifth season with one of Shakespeare’s most joyful…
Advance discount ticket sales end Sunday for 121st Kentucky State Fair August 14-24
The Kentucky State Fair returns in less than a month August 14-24, and discount tickets are available to the 11-day…
Motorists advised of nightly closure of northbound Pike Street ramp in Covington beginning Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising Northern Kentucky motorists of an upcoming overnight closure of the Pike Street ramp…
Viva Voices Choral Organization releases schedule for 5th anniversary celebration season
Viva Voices Choral Organization has announced its 5th anniversary celebration season featuring a slate of concerts celebrating community, generosity, and…
Opinion – Jonathan Shell: The 121st Kentucky State Fair offers chance to experience all things Kentucky
The 121st Kentucky State Fair is just around the corner and I want you to join me Aug. 14-24 and…
Texas picked to win Southeastern Conference; Kentucky next-to-last in league media poll
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Texas has been picked to win the Southeastern Conference Championship by league media in a…
Portions of Alexandria Pike to be named Patrick J. Crowley Memorial Parkway; ceremony on July 30
Local and state leaders will gather on Wednesday, July 30, to honor the life and legacy of Northern Kentucky leader…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: From Northern Kentucky baseball bro’s to Brad, Miles and Nick
Much thanks to Dick Maile for the link to The Baseball Almanac’s state-by-state listing of major league players that allows…
GSE Summer Startup Program 2025 Pitchfest winners include two students from NKY
Some of Kentucky’s most innovative high school students created business solutions for real-world problems and acquired skills that will serve…
Fans of car shows for good causes, take note: August 16 show at Newport Car Barn to feature 40 cars
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter For those who love going to car shows and drooling over cars that might be…
Gateway names Beth Settlemoir dean of school’s division of arts and sciences
Gateway Community and Technical College has announced Beth Settlemoir has been named dean of arts and sciences. Settlemoir is a…
Kentucky unemployment rate decreases marginally in Education and Labor Cabinet’s June 2025 report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2025 unemployment rate was 4.9%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
MAHA-KY task force learns about state food and nutrition programs, with focus on SNAP
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The second Make America Healthy Again Kentucky Task Force meeting focused on food access,…