Union hires Plummer to become city administrator; will focus on economic development, public works
The City of Union has hired David Plummer to serve as City Administrator. Plummer replaces Matthew Dowling, who resigned to…
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2017 Prep Football Previews: First-year head coach wants to instill new attitude in Ludlow players
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up…
Newport HS one of 24 schools in KY recognized for high achievement in attaining career readiness
Newport High School is one of just 24 schools in Kentucky that have been recognized for its students’ high achievement…
Freedom split doubleheader with Rascals, go for series split before returning home this weekend
The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, won 4-3 in extra innings in the first game of Wednesday’s doubleheader…
52 Weeks of Public Health: Campaign focused on World Hepatitis Day, highlighting the silent killer
As part of the 52 Weeks of Public Health campaign, the Kentucky Department of Public Health (DPH) within the Cabinet…
Covington officials urge witnesses to share leads on deadly shootings in East 13th Street neighborhood
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor City officials are urging community members to come forward with information after four people…
Union Institute celebrating breastfeeding month; offers career path through maternal child health
Union Institute & University is celebrating breastfeeding throughout August in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week, August 1-7, 2017 and sponsored…
American Heart Association debuts Hands-Only CPR training kiosk at CVG; only three at U.S. airports
The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – has debuted a…
Fyda Freightliner is now open in Walton; first Kentucky location is full service truck dealership
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky is now open in Walton. Sitting on 14 acres, the 46,000-square-foot, full service…
KyCIR: Kentucky ACLU sues Bevin over blocking select followers on social media accounts
By Ryland Barton Kentucky Public Radio The ACLU of Kentucky is suing Gov. Matt Bevin for blocking people on Facebook…
2017 Prep Football Previews: Scott senior rises above difficult childhood to become college prospect
The NKyTribune is featuring each of the 21 high school football teams in Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties leading up…
Ethics Reporter: State government contracts worth $2.4 billion issued halfway through budget cycle
Halfway through its 2016-18 budget cycle, Kentucky state government has issued $2.4 billion in contracts. That’s nearly identical to the…
Chris McDaniel: Magic won’t solve the state’s thorniest problem — pension debt is a tsunami
I heard an interesting interview recently. Terry Meiners interviewed Former Governor Steve Beshear regarding his recent book release. Probably the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: If it’s August, it must be time to prepare for a new archery deer season
When August arrives, it’s time to start getting ready for the upcoming archery deer season. Kentucky’s 2017-18 deer season starts…
Syringe exchanges coupled with drug therapy, treatment could virtually eliminate hepatitis C
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky leads the nation in new infections of hepatitis C, a liver disease now…
Perennial Small Space: Local artist plans next show for ‘immersive gallery’ in Covington’s Mutual building
Perennial Small Space: An immersive, interactive experience with local art will have a new show opening August 12th 5-9 p.m….
Emerging artists join forces to support Band of Helping Hands; concert series at Roebling Point
A new summer concert series is coming to Covington’s Roebling Point entertainment area in the effort of channeling emerging artists…
Another double shooting in Covington neighborhood where woman was killed Saturday, one dead
NKyTribune staff Covington police are dealing with their second double shooting, and second killing, in less than a week in…
Covington to celebrate grand opening and completion of new Randolph Park Shelter on Friday
The City of Covington will celebrate the Grand Opening and completion of the new Randolph Park Shelter with a ribbon-cutting…
Voices from the Classroom: ‘Specials’ are, well, special; it helps to have a good sense of humor too
By Ashley Kleisinger Special to NKyTribune Every year for the past three years, I forget how much I fear the…
New House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill (a dutch restaurant) brings color, love of sports to Covington
By Michael Ayers NKyTribune intern The new House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill can be seen from miles away….
Freedom bats fall silent, team manages just three hits in series-opening road loss to Rascals
The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, saw their bats fall silent Tuesday night at CarShield Field, falling in…