Pecans went from ignored trees to holiday staple – the history of America’s only native major nut crop
By Shelley Mitchell Oklahoma State University Pecans have a storied history in the United States. Today, American trees produce hundreds…
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New coach of preseason poll’s top-ranked Cooper girls basketball team wants to build on championship legacy
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Taking charge of the Cooper High School girls basketball program was a bold career…
Highlands High School team takes second place in state’s ’25 Junior Chef Championship
The LaRue County High School Junior Chef team topped all competition to come out the winner in this year’s Farm…
OneQuest Health, NKU partnership secures funds to combat mental health workforce shortages
A partnership between OneQuest Health and Northern Kentucky University has secured $100,000 in funding to create scholarships aimed at addressing…
Northern Kentucky Young Professionals name ’25 Next Generation Leader Award winners
The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals has named the 2025 Next Generation Leader Award (NGLA) winners. The NGLAs recognize and honor…
Medication safety in your home: Keeping kids safe during the 2025 holiday season
Dr. Kyle Bryan University of Kentucky Every year, Poison Control Centers in the U.S. receive more than a million calls…
Analysis of latest federal data shows Kentucky produces $8.8 billion in farm product sales annually
By Hannah Hill Farm Flavor As Americans prepared for today’s Thanksgiving, a holiday that centers around food, family and the…
NKWD customers to begin receiving notification regarding water service line material
Many Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) customers will soon be receiving a notification in the mail regarding their water service…
Nominations are open for Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame through Feb. 27
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Louisville Sports Commission (LSC) has announced that nominations are currently being accepted through Feb….
Florence Fire/EMS Department, Kroger to team up for community-wide holiday toy drive Dec. 9
Florence Fire/EMS Department and Kroger will hold a special Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to…
Opinion – Giovanni Losito: The same system that protected Epstein is failing KY’s children
The same failures that shielded a billionaire predator are the same failures hurting families in Northern Kentucky. Northern Kentucky isn’t…
Covington schools superintendent job posting reflects strong community input
Using input from almost 650 education and community members, the Covington Board of Education has officially posted the job opening…
Motorists reminded of driving risks during ‘blackout Wednesday,’ and throughout Thanksgiving weekend
Dubbed “blackout Wednesday” or “drinksgiving,” the night before Thanksgiving has developed a reputation for heavy alcohol consumption and binge drinking,…
City of Covington, CBC encourage community to shop small during Small Business Saturday Nov. 29
The City of Covington and the Covington Business Council (CBC) are teaming up to encourage residents and visitors alike to…
Hoxworth Blood Center gearing up for the holiday season with one more donation campaign, toy drive
Hoxworth Blood Center, University of Cincinnati, is encouraging donors to come in one more time in 2025 to meet donation…
City of Covington swears in 13 new firefighters — largest recruit class in over two decades
The City of Covington recently swore in 13 new Covington Fire Department recruits — the largest recruiting class since 2004…
Mike Tussey: Welcome to Thanksgiving Eve and a weekend for love and family
We are just hours away now from one of America’s most favorite holidays – Thanksgiving Day. By now, its likely…
Incoming Kentucky Lottery Corp. president Maggie Garrison is no newcomer to organization
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he will appoint a longtime Kentucky Lottery Corp. executive to…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation earns top honors at statewide conference
Kenton County Parks and Recreation received top honors recently during the Kentucky Recreation and Park Society’s (KRPS) annual State Conference…
Opinion – Teri Carter: Kentucky deserves better than ‘jokes’ from elected representatives
As we approach the 2026 General Assembly and election season, we have yet another example of Kentucky Republican officials and/or…
New laser show, light display highlight Christmas programs at Ark Encounter and Creation Museum
Set among hundreds of thousands of bright lights, two impressive laser light shows are set to begin for the Christmas…
Political notes: Filings for 2026 primaries — Melissa Strange, Scott Kimmich, Sarah Froelich, Benjamin Bach
(Editor’s note: As the time for official filing for public office for the 2026 May primary has now opened, this…