Earth Day 2024: This year, it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ and a call for a plastic-free future
Staff report Today is Earth Day and it’s ‘Planet vs. Plastics’ as advocates call for more awareness about the harm…
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Opinion – Ken Rechtin: Earth Day is a day to celebrate our plant — and resolve to do our part
Today is Earth Day. On this day we honor and celebrate our remarkable planet. Even though our collective actions have…
Boston Marathon veteran also trains young runners for Beechwood teams that have won state titles
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter One of the 25,000-plus finishers in last week’s 127th Boston Marathon was a 51-year-old…
Supt. Jay Brewer retiring from Dayton Schools, ‘leaving it better’ and turning page to a new adventure
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Jay Brewer is no stranger to challenges. In fact, a challenge was what he thought…
The River: The Crack(ed) Crew of the Delta Queen, 1970, and sketches by the self-taught Bob Sikes
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Gov. Beshear to make economic development trip to Germany, Switzerland, promoting state with investors
Gov. Andy Beshear announced he is taking an economic development trip to further support job growth. Gov. Beshear will travel…
Free webinar on ‘tackling the immunization crisis’ set by Foundation for Healthy Kentucky
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s next “Health for a Change” webinar is titled “Tackling the Immunization Crisis.” It will be…
City government briefs: Reports on Edgewood, Florence, Erlanger city councils
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Harold Trouten, a resident from Winding Trails, came to the regular meeting to ask…
Florence Rotary to recognize 2024 Teacher of the Year Award winners during regular meeting Monday
The Rotary Club of Florence has announced its 2024 Teacher of the Year Award winners. The Boone County teachers received…
Governor Andy Beshear vetoes three additional bills following end of legislature’s 2024 regular session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Amid the bill signings Gov. Andy Beshear has conducted since the 2024 regular session of…
Local Scouts collect food items for those in need Saturday during ‘Scouting for Food’ event
More than 2,500 Scouts and Scout Leaders from Dan Beard Council, BSA canvassed hundreds of neighborhoods throughout the Greater Cincinnati…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Earth Day, dozing Don, Israel-Iran, the jury
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Chef, reputation got Keyhole Bar & Grill a catering gig for visiting teams at Great American Ball Park
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The Cincinnati Reds. Next – The Cleveland Guardians. Strange bedfellows? Well, not really. First, both…
Opinion – Al Cross: The political life and lessons of George Atkins, who died April 14 at age 82
George L. Atkins Jr., who died April 14 at age 82, was a politician for barely a decade. But he…
Thomas More University honors three during annual Bishop William A. Hughes Award Dinner
At a celebration hosted by Thomas More University, three individuals who have made a significant impact on the Northern Kentucky…
ORSANCO’s Foundation for Ohio River Education offers ‘Life Below the Waterline’ mobile aquarium
Celebrate Earth Day this year up close and personal with Ohio River fish. ORSANCO’s Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE)…
Kentucky determined to support its domestic violence shelters amid federal VOCA cuts
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service As federal Victims of Crime Act funding continues to impact Kentucky’s domestic violence shelters,…
NKY welcomes four new law enforcement officers from Kentucky DOCJT basic training Class 547
The Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) basic training academy graduated 29 new officers this week, including four from…
St. Elizabeth Physicians honored with Acclaim Award from American Medical Group Association
St. Elizabeth Physicians announced its recent recognition by the American Medical Group Association (AMGA) as an honoree for the Acclaim…
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center announces new summer classes, Learning Kitchen themes
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center has announced new classes for the upcoming Summer session, including Painting Starry Night, Drawing…
Welcome House receives more than $2.1 million in state ERA2 funds to combat homelessness in NKY
Northern Kentucky-based Welcome House is among Kentucky homeless service organizations awarded a portion of $23 million in funding for housing…
Prep Sports Report: Cooper football player becomes third family member recruited by major college team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Austin Alexander, a two-way starter on the Cooper football team that was Class 5A…