Highland’s junior William Burnham gets perfect score on ACT exam — only 1% of nation’s students do that
Highlands High School junior William Burnham earned a perfect score of 36 on the ACT exam. Nationally, less than one-tenth…
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BCPL March events for adults include Renaissance Faire, NKY History Day, visit by Tuskegee Airman
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of March. A…
Walton-Verona, Scott girls’ basketball teams move on to semifinals in regional tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona shot 62 percent (15 of 24) from the field in the first half…
Dixie Heights girls win first 9th Region game in 13 years; Ryle survives late comeback to move on
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The unwanted reputation Dixie Heights had for being a one-and-done team in the 9th…
Grassroots group launches campaign in support of legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky
Kentucky Bluegrass Cannabis, LLC has launched a statewide grassroots campaign seeking to pass legislation that will legalize, regulate, and tax…
Daniel McGee: Funding KY Center for Mathematics a small investment that pays big dividends
To understand the impact of the Kentucky Center for Mathematics (KCM), you first need to understand the impact that struggling…
Energy and Environment Cabinet ‘Capture the Earth’ video contest announced for high school students
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet invites high school (grades 9-12) student filmmakers and broadcasters to submit an original video…
Kreutzer & Dorl Florist in Newport to close down after 65 years of family-owned service to Tri-State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Frank Kreutzer chuckled when asked about his impending retirement from a business his family has…
Newport Professional Firefighters collects food for Newport Intermediate School’s Power Pack program
Newport Professional Firefighters Local 45, a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), has collected approximately $5,000 worth…
Kentucky Association of Counties offers ‘top ten’ issues in legislature’s Pension Reform Bill
The Kentucky Association of Counties has offered a summary of its “First Glance at the Pension Reform Bill being considered…
Lobbying spending reaches record high $2.6 million in first half of Kentucky legislative session
Immediately following a year of record lobbying spending, Kentucky businesses and organizations spent an all-time high of $2.6 million on…
The Gleaner: Covington man charged with murder of Henderson woman; she was shot multiple times
The Gleaner in Henderson is reporting that police have charged a Covington man with the murder of a woman he…
Covington Commission urged to move forward with needle exchange; vote on social media policy tabled
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A day after celebrating the approval of a needle exchange program in Newport, area residents…
Calipari doesn’t want Wildcats to revert, overlook Ole Miss in home finale
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari doesn’t want his team to get too overconfident going into his team’s home…
Thomas More women’s basketball star Owings named national finalist for Jostens Trophy
NKyTribune staff Thomas More College senior guard Abby Owings is one of 10 national finalists for the Jostens Trophy. The…
Thomas More’s King named PAC Player of the Year; TMC’s Cooper voted PAC Coach of the Year
NKyTribune staff Thomas More College men’s basketball standout Damion King was named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Player of the Year…
Gateway speech team earns awards at state tournament; Florence Y’all competition coming up
The Gateway Community & Technical College speech team took home several awards during the 2018 Kentucky Forensics Association State Tournament…
Mark Wahlberg in Cincinnati Monday to celebrate opening of newest Wahlburgers restaurant downtown
NKyTribune staff Actor, producer and restaurateur Mark Wahlberg was in Cincinnati Monday for a red-carpet event to celebrate the grand…
Newport’s board of commissioners authorizes needle exchange program to help battle heroin epidemic
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter In an effort to help battle the increasing heroin epidemic that is plaguing many counties…
News briefs: Reiter joins Kenton County animal shelter; Savannah Brady is merit semifinalist
Beckey Reiter has been named Kenton County Animal Shelter Director. Reiter joins the shelter with over 30 years of experience…
Defense does the trick for Conner, Holmes girls’ basketball teams in first round of 9th Region playoffs
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune contributor Conner junior guard Courtney Hurst played a crucial role in her team’s 54-46 win over…
Kentucky by Heart: Corbin Seavers teaches children the game of chess, and how to win at the game of life
Corbin Seavers learned by example some important principles from his father, who died when Corbin was only 17. He learned…