Earlier-season loss to Vols a moment of growth for Cats, who seek better outcome in rematch
By Keith Taylor Special to NKyTribune Although Tennessee handed Kentucky its first Southeastern Conference setback of the season last month,…
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Rep. Dennis Keene: Democratic caucus sets ‘United Kentucky’ focus on jobs, education, health care
I joined my fellow lawmakers back in Frankfort last week as we reconvened the 2017 session of the Kentucky General…
James Votruba to serve as Duvall Leader in Residence at University of Kentucky Feb. 20-23
James Votruba, Northern Kentucky University’s president emeritus, will visit the University of Kentucky campus Feb. 20-23 as this year’s W….
People in News: Jeffries at Kenton Rotary, Dawn principal at NCCHS, Hillenmeyer in honor society
The Executive Director of the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Kids (CASA), Nicky Jeffries, will be the guest speaker at…
Foundation for Healthy Kentucky urges public school districts to move ahead on tobacco-free campuses
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky CEO Ben Chandler is urging the 64 percent of Kentucky public school districts that aren’t…
SmartHealthToday: Happy Valentine’s Day coming up, some tips on showing how much you really care
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday This Valentine’s Day, show your partner you really care by looking out for his or her…
Kona Ice’s “Going Pro” conference features NKy NFL pro, Shaun Alexander
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Back in 2007 when Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb held his first conference with his…
Miniature horses, treats greeting passengers at CVG to make Valentine’s day special
Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), and it comes in the…
Duke Energy Children’s Museum Difference Makers celebrates work with children in our community
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) celebrated the 2017 Duke Energy Children’s Museum Difference Makers Saturday evening. Adults, youth, organizations and businesses…
Dollar General store now open in Verona; official grand opening event Saturday includes giveaways
Dollar General’s newest store at 2800 Verona Mudlick Road in Verona is now open. In its new location, Dollar General…
‘Shirt masked bandit’ pleads guilty to 16 counts of 1st degree robbery, faces up to 20 years in prison
NKyTribune staff Steven E. Thomas known to Northern Kentucky police as the “shirt masked bandit” has pleaded guilty to 16…
City of Covington public meetings this week include Board of Commissioners caucus, Housing Authority
The City of Covington has scheduled the following public meetings for the week of Feb.13-17. Unless otherwise listed, all meetings…
Our Rich History: Kentucky Governor-elect William Goebel is nation’s only assassinated governor
By Andrew Young Special to NKyTribune On January 30, 1900, the Senate and House of Kentucky met together in a…
Kentucky Arts Council’s traveling exhibit, ‘The Illustrated Word,’ making its way around the state
Many library patrons may remember the days of flipping through the cards in a card catalog drawer to find information…
Adam Koenig: Time is now for Brent Spence Bridge as public-private partnerships offer funding options
For over 50 years now, countless vehicles have traveled from Northern Kentucky into Ohio, and vice-versa, on the Brent Spence…
BBB Trends: Let me call you sweetheart anytime of the year, but beware — tricksters are out there
Sweetheart scammers are con artists who prey on lonely people by pretending to fall in love with them in order…
Reds trade popular 2B Brandon Phillips to Atlanta Braves; team will pick up almost all of 2017 salary
Cincinnati Reds President of Baseball Operations, General Manager Dick Williams Sunday announced the acquisitions of LHP Andrew McKirahan and RHP…
Simon Kenton seniors win back-to-back matches in regional wrestling finals to capture team title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton’s wrestling team won the Region 6 tournament for the first time…
Man found dead in Walton Saturday night in what investigators say may have been drug deal gone bad
A 25-year-old Covington man was found dead in Walton Saturday night from an apparent gunshot wound . The Boone County…
En Hanse dominates field to win WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park; next stop is Battaglia Memorial
En Hanse was in power mode right out of the gate in the $50,000 WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park Saturday….
CovCath defense falters in 81-62 loss to Dunbar that could shake up boys’ basketball power ratings
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Covington Catholic boys’ basketball team will likely fall from the No. 1 spot…
Keith Taylor: Cats zero in on defense but fall apart in other areas in hard-fought 67-58 win over Alabama
TUSCALOOSA — Kentucky isn’t good at multi-tasking, but the Wildcats zeroed in on defense and used some clutch plays down…