Villa Madonna changes school mascot from Blue Lightning to Vikings for 2018-19 season
By Marc Hardin NKyTribune contributor Villa Madonna Academy sports teams have ended an era and begun a new one this…
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On the brink of making history, Benny Snell puts Wildcats on his shoulders
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Benny Snell has already left a mark at Kentucky. He wants to leave footprints on…
Union Terminal’s historic restoration will close the Cincinnati Museum Center Oct. 22 to Nov. 1
As Union Terminal approaches the final weeks of its historic restoration, the entire building will close October 22 through November…
Healthy Headlines: Getting ready to compete in sports; try ‘dynamic stretching’ to activate muscles
St. Elizabeth Healthcare The fall season is quickly approaching and young athletes are starting to train and prepare to take…
GROW NKY is new strategic collaborative aimed at strengthening region’s competitive workforce
NKyTribune staff The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) announced on Monday a new strategic initiative committed to strengthening…
Good fortune helps Newport gain new tenant at Sixth and Saratoga Street; skywheel progressing
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A bit of good fortune has delivered Newport a new business tenant at the building…
Newport police ask for participation in ‘Connect Newport’ campaign to network security cameras
The Newport Police Dept is still running the “Connect Newport” campaign to network with residents and business owners. The police…
Kentucky by Heart: Burlington resident Jackie Kaye has spent 50 years supporting American sailors
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Within the last few weeks, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting with two different people…
Jim Willman to be honored with Walter R. Dunlevy Frontiersman Award from NKy Chamber
Established in 1968, the Walter R. Dunlevy Frontiersman Award recognizes an individual who has a lifelong history of outstanding service…
Education Next annual survey shows support for higher teacher pay, vouchers – – and more
The 2018 Education Next annual survey of American public opinion on education reveals growing support for increasing teacher pay —…
Constance Alexander: Communities benefit when their workplaces are accessible and inclusive
When Carrissa Johnson sends me an email, I pay attention. As Satellite Office Manager of Murray’s Center for Accessible Living,…
Volunteers from builders, HONK and Elsmere to ‘Blitz Build’ The Legacy House to honor Father Goeke
On August 25 and 26, approximately 35 area builders will volunteer at an intensive two-day “Blitz Build” of a new…
Prep Sports Notebook: Five runners returning to defend Brossart cross country team’s state title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter High school cross country season begins this week and the Bishop Brossart girls team…
Dave Cowens honored at Newport Central Catholic for being lead donor for new gymnasium floor
Newport Central Catholic High School hosted a gymnasium floor ceremony today for the current student body in gratitude for the…
Thomas More celebrates Center for Health Sciences, Performing Arts Lab with ribbon cutting tomorrow
Thomas More College will celebrate the opening tomorrow of two new facilities that are hubs for student involvement and the…
Students off to college for first time need to be mindful of challenges with weight and health
Millions of students who are starting college for the first time will be exposed to new things, including challenges with…
Kentucky Retirement Systems announce interest earned, credited to Tier 3 Hybrid Cash Balance Plan
Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) announced today the interest earned and credited to members in its Tier 3, Hybrid Cash Balance…
‘Democracy & the Informed Citizen’ Kentucky Humanities program to discuss ‘All the King’s Men’
Kentucky Humanities will present Democracy & the Informed Citizen, the first in a series of five community discussions on the…
AG Beshear tours Kenton County Detention Center, speaks with inmates in drug treatment program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear was at the Kenton County Detention Center last week…
People in the News: New staff at Interact for Health, Boone student Impelliteri on Board of Education,
Interact for Health recently added two staff members, Sonya Carrico as senior program officer and Colleen Desmond as Kate Keller…
BBB Trends: Nanny job may sound too good to be true; scammers could be trying to get your money
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau The school year has begun and for many families, it may be necessary to…
Fr. James Connell: Grand jury investigations needed at Catholic dioceses throughout the country
The Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, released on August 14, documents clergy sexual abuse and related coverup by bishops in six…