Prep Sports Notebook: Coach for all seasons looking for way to continue working with high school athletes
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Jeff Trame has to make a difficult decision. He just retired as a high…
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New Rapid Fire Pizza in Florence will give away 500 pizzas Tuesday on first-come-first-served basis
Rapid Fired Pizza will be opening their newest restaurant at 7555 Mall Road in Florence on Monday. Tuesday, they will…
Grant funds awarded for sidewalk, transportation and TANK projects on and around KY 18 in Boone County
Boone County has been awarded federal grants for road, sidewalk and public transportation projects. Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin approved the…
Highlands High School basketball team reaches out to the community by volunteering at Hosea House
By Michael Ayers NKyTribune intern The Highlands High School Varsity boys basketball team will volunteer at the Henry Hosea House…
Ron Daley: Rural communities must court talented young people, allow ‘active decision-making’
Rural communities must engage their youth if they are to prevent the continued exodus of their creative talent and futures….
Still Winning: Ex-Wildcat Darius Miller helps lead German team to third straight BBL championship
Already a professional at playing basketball, Darius Miller appears to be a pro at winning championships. The former Kentucky…
Chamber Foundation to host Leadership Breakfast featuring former Navy Seal on power of service
Northern Kentucky Chamber Foundation will host its 6th Annual Leadership Breakfast on August 29 7:30 to 9 :0 a.m. at…
A special tribute to and remembrance of Frank O. Trusty, caring man who pursued truth, sought justice
By Robert E. Sanders Special to NKyTribune Judge Frank O. Trusty, II, was born in the small town of Jackson,…
KCTCS board approves tuition increase, operating budget, new programs and credentials
The Kentucky Community and Technical College (KCTCS) Board of Regents has approved a $6 per credit hour tuition increase. The…
Welcome House to hold open house for high-quality affordable housing units in 8 Covington buildings
Residents are moving into newly-renovated homes developed by Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, a local non-profit organization that works to…
Freedom fall 9-4 in series finale Sunday; take two of three from Wild Things before heading on the road
Starter Zach Wendorf battled command issues in his 2017 debut as the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, came…
BBB Trends: To make sure your summer yard/garage sales are safe, keep on the look-out for scammers
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Summertime is ripe with opportunities to explore, and some of the best adventures can…
Our Rich History: World War I in Cincinnati — the case of Lotta Burke and Free Speech
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune One hundred years ago, on April 6, 1917, the United States officially entered…
Two local players help Kentucky snap losing streak in boys’ basketball all-star series against Indiana
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune contributor FRANKFORT — Jake Ohmer of Scott and Sean McNeil of Cooper helped Kentucky snap a…
Exercise at ‘high level’ may slow down aging process, says study; physical activity works
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News If you are willing to exercise regularly at a “high level,” you may be…
OKI receives achievement award for CORIS, its interactive app identifying key features of ports
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) was presented with a 2017 Achievement Award by the National Association of Regional…
Pleasure Ridge Park scores run in final inning to edge Highlands, 3-2, in state baseball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Pleasure Ridge Park scored a run with two outs in the top of the…
Officials advise tourists coming to Kentucky for eclipse to prepare ahead; large crowds expected
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Up to a half million visitors are expected to converge on a largely rural expanse…
Freedom down Wild Things on strong pitching performance by Kraus, go for sweep today
Jordan Kraus battled through early struggles and settled in to pitch a complete game as the Florence Freedom, presented by…
Rural Blog: Minimum wage isn’t enough to cover two-bedroom apartment anywhere in U.S., report says
On average, how much income does someone in your state need to rent a two-bedroom apartment? The National Low Income…
Tapwrit overtakes favored Irish War Cry at top of the stretch to capture 149th Belmont Stakes
Tapwrit handed trainer Todd Pletcher a third career victory in the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA…
Omaha Bound: Cards end Wildcats’ record-setting season with 6-2 victory for College World Series berth
By Russ Brown NKyTribune correspondent LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville’s determined baseball players had waited three years for this…