Sen. Damon Thayer: Senate passes public pension reform legislation; here’s an explanation of it
The 2018 Session is quickly winding down as Thursday, March 29, marked Day 57 of the 60-day budget session. Budget…
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Covington, Kenton County, and Boone County schools will be closed Monday
All Covington Schools, Boone County, and Kenton County will close on Monday, April 2, due to high teacher absenteeism and a…
Lottery’s MEGA MILLIONS jackpot for tonight’s drawing is an estimated $521m, 10th largest ever
Tonight’s MEGA MILLIONSâ jackpot is an estimated $521 million with a cash option amount of $317.2 million. This MEGA MILLIONSâ…
Boone County Public Library April calendar of events for adults includes visit from Holocaust survivor
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of April. A…
Lawmakers may vote on two-year state budget plan on Monday; session must end by April 15
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It now appears lawmakers will convene Monday to vote on a two-year state spending plan. …
Kentucky lawmakers push through pension overhaul; teachers protest, some NKY schools closed today
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today At the end of a long and emotional day, Republican lawmakers used some fancy legislative…
NKY Accountability Group offers support for those seeking new career; meets at KCPL-Erlanger
By Keith Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter Diana Long feels like she’s hit the lowest point in her search for a job….
Police say man who claimed to be passenger was driver of car in wreck that closed Roebling Bridge
NKyTribune staff The Covington Police Department has been searching for the driver of the car involved in the accident that…
Turfway Park selections for Friday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. Selections for Friday,…
Richard Nelson: As we feast at the Facebook buffet, we must focus our appetite for sharing only truth
Mark Twain famously said that “A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” Turns out Twain was…
Grant County syringe exchange program continues to reduce threat of disease, connect to treatment
Since it began in March of 2016, the Grant County syringe access exchange program has helped 322 people prevent infectious…
Chef John Foster: Appreciate the early spring crops — embrace mushrooms (nature’s sponge) of all kinds
Ramps, morels, fiddlehead ferns, if these items aren’t familiar to you, you need to get out more, literally! Nothing says…
Beckfield College receives recognition from Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Beckfield College, with a campus in Florence, has announced that it is now accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health…
meetNKY’s Star of Tourism, New Riff Distilling, is enthusiastically embracing role in The B-Line
New Riff Distilling, which helped establish Northern Kentucky as an official Gateway to the popular Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, has received meetNKY |Northern Kentucky…
Point Perk will open from 5-8 p.m. tonight to support Braxton Brewing and BLDG anniversary events
Point Perk will re-open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. this Saturday ONLY in support of our neighbors on both sides:…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: After a messy March, weather is improving in time for Spring wild turkey season
After a messy March, filled with snow squalls and cold rains, the weather is beginning to warm up, just in…
Keven Moore: Getting closer to George Jetson’s age, think of the time saved — and of the risks
By Keven Moore Special to NKyTribune The days where George Jetson hops in his flying saucer-like car from his Skypad…
NKU double-double machine McDonald selected to 2017-18 Lou Henson All-America Team
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University’s Drew McDonald has been selected to the Lou Henson All-America Team, which…
Kentucky’s receivers ‘showing up’ and beaming with confidence
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Although Kentucky hasn’t settled on a starting quarterback, offensive coordinator Eddie Gran doesn’t think catching…
NKU to host JumpStart program for 50 students from Boone County High School on entrepreneurship
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), part of the Haile/US Bank College of Business, hosts its JumpStart…
Jamie Vaught: University of Louisville’s Jeff Walz adds to impressive resume with third Final Four
If you look at Jeff Walz’s coaching resume, it is a very impressive one already. And the youthful-looking U of…
Northern Kentucky Chamber Business IMPACT Awards recognize diverse mix of companies
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Drees Pavilion at Devou Park in Covington was the site for Wednesday’s Northern Kentucky…