Today is Newport Independent Schools annual Home Visit Day tradition; students get to know teachers
The Newport Independent Schools will continue its award-winning annual tradition of teachers and staff spreading out across the city to…
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Cats depart for Bahamas, Calipari unsure what to expect during tour
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari isn’t putting much pressure on his team during a four-game exhibition tour in…
2018 Prep Football Previews: Newport coach counting on seniors to build better program
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up…
John Schickel: Petersburg honors Vietnam war hero Fleek; threw himself on grenade to save comrades
When I moved to Boone County many years ago (1977), I had heard of Sgt. Charles ‘Chalkie’ Fleek being killed…
Series of events scheduled to promote new ‘Fiona the Hippo’ book, by New York Times bestselling artist
NKyTribune staff The celebrity status of Fiona, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Nile hippopotamus born in January, continues to…
Kenton County man gets 23 years for multiple offenses including rape, sexual assault of a minor
NKyTribune staff A Kenton County man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for sexual assault of an Erlanger youth…
Center for Great Neighborhoods looking for FreshLo Fellows to do local food events
The Center is accepting applications for our FreshLo Fellows program. The FreshLo initiative, funded by The Kresge Foundation, is an…
Pew Trusts: Kentucky among several red states willing to expand Medicaid in exchange for work
Editor’s Note: This story is part of Stateline’s 2018 Legislative Review. By Christine Vestal Pew Charitable Trusts Kentucky Republican Gov….
Passport Health Plan makes grant to Kentucky State Police Foundation to purchase fentanyl response kits
Passport Health Plan presented the Kentucky State Police Foundation with a $25,000 grant which will be used to purchase fentanyl response…
Newport firefighters award $1,000 college scholarships to Newport, NewCath high students
High school graduates from Newport High School and Newport Central Catholic High School have each been awarded $1,000 college scholarships…
The Vaidya era begins at NKU; new president shares his initial impressions, vision for the university
First of two parts By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky University’s sixth president, Dr. Ashish Vaidya, officially kicked…
BBB Trends: Back to campus or into a new home, choose your moving company carefully
Moving back to campus or moving to a new home takes a lot of organizing, planning, and patience. Choosing someone…
Our Rich History: Mary Means meets Maiden Foot, a Native American, and kindnesses are exchanged
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Mary Means was an eleven-year-old girl in 1763. Her parents were settlers on land…
Five-run first inning helps Florence Freedom avoid sweep during 7-5 win over Lake Erie Crushers
NKyTribune staff A five-run outburst in the first inning on Sunday helped the Florence Freedom avoid a three-game sweep during…
Downing: Barbasol Championship ‘hits the mark’ in Bluegrass debut
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Despite a soggy debut at Champions at Keene Trace, the Barbsol Championship was a success…
Despite key graduation losses, NKU women appear ready to challenge for Horizon League title
NKyTribune staff In 21 years as head coach of the Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer program, Bob Sheehan has guided…
History-making Senator Mitch McConnell tells Fancy Farm faithful he intends to run again in 2020
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Already the longest-serving Republican leader ever in the U.S. Senate, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends…
2018 Prep Football Previews: Brossart coach expects lessons team learned last season to pay dividends
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up…
The River: An incident at Natchez-Under-the-Hill and the demise of a quiet deckhand who kept to himself
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Georgetown-assembled 2019 Lexus ES will offer drivers an all-new ‘game-changing’ vehicle
The next generation 2019 Lexus ES 350 is roaring off the production line in Georgetown and drivers will soon have…
Public Health reminds parents, caregivers: Get vaccines for kids as school approaches
As students prepare to head back to school this month, the Kentucky Department for Public Health, within the Cabinet for…
State Board of Education hears proposal on high school graduation requirements, proficiency testing
High school students would have to demonstrate foundational skills in reading and mathematics and achieve academic or career readiness to…