#SharkSummer at Newport Aquarium; one child free with full-priced adult, new babies at Shark Central
Newport Aquarium, the Shark Capital of the Midwest, is kicking off the summer season with a fintastic event celebrating sharks….
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Date for annual Boone County Farm Tour set for June 23, self-guided event highlights working farms
The Boone County Conservation District, Boone County Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky Farm Bureau, and the Boone County Fiscal Court are…
Pew Charitable Trusts: State economic growth uneven since Great Recession began
By Barb Rosewicz, Ruth Mantell and Joe Fleming Pew Charitable Trusts Since the Great Recession hit the U.S. a decade…
Ryle among leading contenders in 9th Region fast-pitch softball tournament once again
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter After a statewide realignment in 2008 combined most of the fast-pitch softball teams in…
Washington Wild Things rally late, post 5-4 victory over Florence Freedom to sweep series
NKyTribune staff Kyle Pollock’s run-scoring double in the bottom of the eighth inning snapped a 4-all tie and lifted the…
Oregon’s run-rule victory in decisive Eugene finale ends Kentucky’s season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It took just five innings for Oregon to end Kentucky’s season. DJ Sanders hit a…
New study shows as black-lung cases have surged Central Appalachia, so have lung transplants
A new study published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine shows that, as black-lung cases have surged in the…
Sen. John Schickel: Remembering true meaning of Memorial Day; celebrate with respect, gratitude
Across Boone County, we await the arrival of Memorial Day weekend. As family and friends gather, it is imperative to…
May, July peak months for grilling fires; stay safe with these tips to keep your cookouts combustion-free
Grilling season is here and grill gurus everywhere are preparing for family parties and barbecues. The National Fire Protection Association…
Music, food & art — Sixth annual Taste of Newport set for June 3 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.
The sixth annual Taste of Newport will take place on June 3 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. In the…
The River: Plodding upsteam on Mississippi, seeing waste inferno, sights to dazzle the senses and more
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
NKY Forum, Cincinnatus Association hosting discussion on the history of poverty in region by Paul Tenkotte
Northern Kentucky University’ Northern Kentucky Forum on June 12 will focus on the history of poverty in the region, presented…
Five Covington projects recognized at River Cities Excellence in Preservation Awards program
To see how committed rehabbers can turn historic buildings into exciting modern uses, check out Covington’s winners in the annual…
Honor Flight allows WWII Marine veteran to visit memorials in Washington D.C., reflect on service
By: Brenna Clayton Special to the NKyTribune One of 70 veterans honored on an Honor Flight departing from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky…
Highlands going for fourth straight title among story lines for 9th Region baseball playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Can the Highlands Bluebirds do it again? That’s the question on every high school…
Florence Freedom fall to Washington Wild Things, 3-1, on Saturday night
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter Strong pitching and timely hitting allowed the Washington Wild Things to pull out a 3-1…
Thomas More track star Cook finishes sixth in 400-meter dash at NCAA Division III Championships
NKyTribune staff Thomas More College’s Christina Cook finished sixth with a time of 55.18 seconds Saturday in the finals of…
Kentucky softball team falls to No. 1 Oregon in Game 2 of Super Regionals
Top-seeded and No. 1 Oregon used a four-run fourth inning to spark its offense and even the Eugene Super Regional…
Hepatitis A outbreak spreads to 10 counties in Ky — be careful this holiday weekend; get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Hepatitis A outbreak has become a concern for people because the virus is so…
More than 100 conservation officers will be patrolling Kentucky waterways this weekend; enjoy but be safe
Boaters can feel safer during the upcoming holiday as conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources…
Danny Alvarez won Jefferson Cty. district judge race, dies next day, leaves questions about what’s next
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has no provision for replacing a judicial nominee who died the day after this…
National Rural Assembly hears from courageous rural Americans who stood up and have stories to share
By Tim Marema Daily Yonder It’s a lot easier to be courageous when you know how the story ends. For…