Jamie Vaught: Mark Pope may not have been ‘blue blood’ choice fans expected, but he has BBN excited
Thanks to Eric Musselman, the University of Kentucky has a new basketball coach. If the 59-year-old Musselman hadn’t left Arkansas…
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BE NKY Growth Partnership releases new analysis of Northern Kentucky’s Competitiveness
Findings from a national consultant, with input from the region’s business leaders, indicate that Northern Kentucky is competitive but needs…
Mike Tussey: Paul Revere — remember him? He rode into history 249 years ago while spreading the alarm
The legendary ride of Paul Revere took place on April 18, 1775 through the Massachusetts country side from Boston to…
With more than 1,200 bills filed, General Assembly wraps having passed 215, over two dozen in final day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was quiet in the House and Senate chambers on Tuesday, as members of the…
Kentucky Republicans and Democrats prepare to face off on ‘school choice’ constitutional amendment
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern As the dust settled on the General Assembly’s 2024 session, Republican and Democratic lawmakers began…
Kentucky Chamber PAC announces candidate endorsements for May 21 primary election
The Kentucky Chamber Political Action Committee (PAC) has announced endorsements of several legislative candidates involved in the primary elections on…
Senate Majority Leader Damon Thayer ends 21 years in office, proud of accomplishments
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While several lawmakers from both the Kentucky House and Senate are retiring at the end…
Kentuckians reminded to ‘Drive Distraction Free in Work Zones,’ work zone incidents spiked in 2023
As construction season’s orange cones and barrels spring up along Kentucky highways, state officials remind everyone to drive distraction free…
KCPL Independence branch to host Spring Craft Fair Saturday featuring more than 30 artisans
As the spring season bursts into full bloom, the Independence Branch of the Kenton County Public Library is preparing to…
Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: Savor the moment but stay alert — as HB 509 died quiet death in legislature
In responses ranging from disinterested to comatose, Republican leadership registered little concern about the demise of HB 509 Monday night….
Prep Sports Report: Scott sophomore wins first individual state championship in archery by one point
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scott sophomore Lexus Goff became the first Northern Kentucky student-athlete to win an individual…
‘Momnibus’ bill passed on last day (without offending amendments); ‘great policy for moms and babies’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The maternal health legislation known as “Momnibus” was approved by the Kentucky legislature after it…
NKY Chamber to host Legislative Recap Breakfast May 15 at Boone County Enrichment Center
On Wednesday, May 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its annual Legislative Recap Breakfast at…
Union doctor one of two sentenced to federal prison for role in healthcare fraud scheme
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The owner and the medical director of the Northern Kentucky Center for Pain Relief in…
Dr. Robbie Fletcher approved by Senate as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education. Following a meeting with the…
Irvin T. ‘Butch’ Callery, mayor of two NKY cities, Covington and Villa Hills, died Sunday at age 83
Former Mayor and City Commissioner and also former mayor of Villa Hills, Irvin T. “Butch” Callery, died Sunday. Callery, who…
As Kentucky’s child care crisis worsens, advocates highlight career pathways in effort to fill critical gaps
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service The shrinking supply of childcare workers continues to impact Kentucky, and advocates say helping…
Kentucky by Heart: NKY native Mary Hissem DeMoss was nationally recognized soprano singer
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Being a “tuneful” place in many respects, Kentucky would seem to be a place of…
National Poetry Month: Rahul Mehta’s ‘Feeding the Ghosts’ is food for the poetry lover’s soul
By Constance Alexander NKyTribune contributor Until Rahul Mehta’s “Feeding the Ghosts,” I – a night owl – clung to a…
Opinion – Stephen Voss: No, America isn’t ‘great’ — and many Biden supporters know it
Briefly, ever so briefly, one man had me thinking that Donald Trump could win back the presidency. He wasn’t a…
NKU baseball still in first place in the Horizon but beautiful Sunday has one tough weather issue
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter It doesn’t get much better than this. Parents, girlfriends, doggies, country music, tailgaters, even…
Our Rich History: Frisch’s Big Boy plays major role in history of fast-food restaurants in NKY — and beyond
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to the NKyTribune (First of an occasional series about NKY’s fast-food restaurants) When I…