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COV200 seeks River Sweep volunteers COV200, the group organizing the bicentennial celebration for the city of Covington, will host its…
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Book Party! Join Rick Robinson who’ll sign his newest novel, ‘The Advance Man,’ here on June 18
Local author Rick Robinson’s latest novel, The Advance Man, which spent its first weekend on Amazon’s top seller list in…
Funding boost will enable more Kentucky children to receive free summer meals
A $40,000 increase in funding will enable the Kentucky Association of Food Banks to increase the number of low-income children…
Rep. Mike Denham: Kentucky is full of ‘irreplaceable’ National Historic Landmarks
Eighty years ago, historical preservation took a major step forward when the federal government began compiling a list of those…
Cold Spring turning 75 next year, seeking stories, historical pictures, information on time capsule
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Cold Spring turns 75 years old next year, and the city is planning to celebrate…
Kentucky State Police raffle features big, red truck – literally; prize for fundraiser is 2015 GMC Sierra 1500
In observance of the 50th anniversary of Trooper Island, the Kentucky State Police is featuring a 2015 GMC Sierra 1500…
Innovative knee replacement procedure performed for the first time in Kentucky at St. E Edgewood
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor A partial knee replacement surgery that utilizes a robotic arm was performed for the…
Ouch! Protect yourself, avoid getting bitten by mosquitoes this summer with these tips
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Spending time outdoors is one of the great pleasures of summer. Unfortunately, this is…
District Judge Karen Thomas says Carroll County officials can be in contempt in Adam Horine case
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting CARROLLTON, Ky. — It wasn’t unusual to see Adam Horine’s name on…
Darkness Brewing eyes fall opening in Bellevue, looks to add quality to local craft beer scene
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter The NKy area is home to many breweries, most of which are putting out quality…
Kentucky by Heart: Old-fashioned teamwork at center of Louise Rhodus’ path to success
She found out early the importance of working within the constraints of old-fashioned teamwork. Born in 1928, she was raised…
Environmental award nominations sought; program recognizes environmental leaders
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection is soliciting nominations for the 2015 Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards were established to…
Exit Interview: Retiring Covington Police Chief Spike Jones leaves 27-year career with no specific plans
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter Covington Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones, now officially retired, insisted that he has no specific…
Urban Farmer: ‘Tis the season — let the annual zucchini battle begin; me against the rotten borers
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune Columnist My annual battle with that most tenacious of foes, the Squash Vine Borer, has begun…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Mayhaus leads rally in senior all-star game; Hentz headed for Stanford
By Terry Boehmker NKy Tribune sports reporter Ally Mayhaus got to end her high school basketball career where it began….
Thomas More’s Moss repeats as DIII Honda Athlete of the Year nominee for basketball
After capturing the honor in 2014, Sydney Moss, a junior from Thomas More College, was named the 2015 DIII Honda…
Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs named at NKU
Dr. Idna Corbett has been named Vice Provost for Undergraduate Academic Affairs at Northern Kentucky University, Provost and Vice President…
Beshear sets new minimum wage for state employees, challenges businesses to follow lead
Beginning July 1, state government’s lowest-paid workers will get a raise, from $7.25 an hour to at least $10.10 per…
Kenton County Clerk Summe announces she turned over $1.4m in surplus funds to fiscal court in May
In May, the Kenton County Clerk, Gabrielle Summe, turned over $1.4 million in surplus money to the Kenton County Fiscal…
Commentary: Debate commission would enable voters to make informed choice
By Jeff Hoover Special to NKyTribune Recently, my longtime friend and college classmate, John David Dyche, authored a column calling…
Filmmaker Breeding looking for 7th/8th graders for youth version of Dreamers & Doers; tryouts set
Filmmaker Michael Breeding who produced Dreamers & Doers: VOICES of Kentucky Women is looking for young people — in 7th…