Newport’s Wildcats return to Sweet 16 but not before surviving slugfest with the no-quit Cooper’s Jaguars
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They used to call them cagers, those early basketball players who competed on a…
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Cov Commission: Ft. Wright resident suggests name for new bridge, ‘Black Brigade’; smart kiosk approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter During the Civil War, when the residents of Cincinnati feared they would be attacked by…
Last-second shot gives Campbell County boys 10th Region title; Simon Kenton falters in 8th Region final
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Campbell County coach Brent Sowder called a timeout with 6.3 seconds left in overtime…
Engaging ‘rather than complaining,’ Mayor Charlie Cleves leads Bellevue’s growth to 154th birthday
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Politics was never in his future. “The only running I did was on the cross-country…
Interview with Dr. Steven Stack: Talking measles risk, diet, staying healthy, exercise, getting plenty of sleep
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News In a wide-ranging TV interview, state Health Commissioner Steven Stack warned Kentuckians that not…
BCCD establishes new Earl and Hazel Jones Center for Conservation along Gunpowder Creek
The Boone County Conservation District (BCCDKY) has announced the establishment of the Earl and Hazel Jones Center for Conservation in…
Latest OSBD report shows Kentucky’s General Fund declines in February; receipts increase for FY 2024
The Office of State Budget Director on Tuesday reported February’s General Fund receipts fell 6.5 percent compared to February of…
Kentucky Humanities accepting applications for Chautauqua living history presenters
Now is your chance to help Kentucky Humanities tell Kentucky’s story by portraying a person from the Commonwealth’s colorful past….
Mike Tussey: The treadmill and exercise can be your best friend; it is never too late to start
Dateline – April 1998. I was pushing 60 and out of shape, overweight and with no thoughts about health issues….
NKU’s School of the Arts offers musical Amelie at the Carnegie Theatre in Covington starting March 15
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continues its on-tour theatre season with the regional premiere of the Olivier…
Opinion – Michael Adams: The Commonwealth can and should make civic education a priority
The test results are in, and Kentucky is barely passing when it comes to civic health. Civic education is desperately…
NKU hits the wall in 2nd-half 82-75 season-ending Horizon Tournament loss to Milwaukee
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter For NKU Coach Darrin Horn, Monday at the Indiana Famers Coliseum in the Horizon…
Simon Kenton, Campbell County upset highly ranked opponents in boys region semifinal games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two local coaches at different stages in their careers watched their boys basketball teams…
IVF controversy echoes memorable debate in Kentucky House 40 years ago; issue back on agenda
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Veteran Kentucky lawmakers call it one of the most dramatic moments in the history of…
National grant will help Kentucky pilot innovative approaches to helping children, families thrive
Kentucky Lantern Kentucky will share in a $30 million grant seeking to build supports for families who fall through cracks…
CVG named to ACI World’s ‘roll of excellence,’ one of best airports for customer service
Airports Council International (ACI) World in partnership with leading travel technology company Amadeus, announced the best airports for customer experience…
U.S. CBP at Port of Louisville intercepts shipment of counterfeit watches valued at more than $11.7 million
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Louisville seized a de minimis shipment containing 35 counterfeit…
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases Commonwealth’s January unemployment report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary January 2024 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
KBE names three finalists in search for Kentucky’s new Commissioner of Education
At its meeting on March 8, the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) Interview Committee voted to recommend three candidates as…
Kentucky by Heart: Celebrating Kentucky’s deep Irish influence as St. Patrick’s Day approaches
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist St. Patrick’s Day is upon us, and here’s hoping you’ll appreciate me sharing a “stew”…
St. Patrick’s Mass Committee (formerly Fenians) invite all — Irish or not — to annual event at Basilica
All are welcome to kick off the St. Patrick’s season with the annual Northern Kentucky St. Patrick Mass, 6:30 p.m….
Four CovCath connections bring a bit of Northern Kentucky to Cincinnati Bearcat basketball
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Moving on to new challenges in a new territory is never easy. Take the…