Kentucky by Heart: Inventor John Fitch, who had ties to Nelson County, built America’s first steamboat
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Back when I was an elementary student, I was taught that Robert Fulton was the…
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Constance Alexander: Suicide is a timeless topic with a sad history and one that remains stigmatized
The telegram from Cincinnati said, “Come at once. Fannie is dead.” With just six words, the Helm family of Junction…
Cooper girls golf team earns return trip to state tournament by placing second in qualifier
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two of the top three teams in the latest Kentucky girls high school golf…
KY Chamber Foundation announces 19 member graduating class of fourth ‘Fair Chance Academy’
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation on Monday announced the fourth graduating class of its “Fair Chance Academy,” an ongoing initiative to…
University of Kentucky, partners to host maple syrup production workshop Oct. 16 in Boone County
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky In 1930, a sugar shortage hit Kentucky, compelling residents to tap into their resourcefulness…
Our Rich History: How softball joined the ranks of elite sports at Thomas More — Bors and Wegman stand out
By Michael Pagano Thomas More University The Saints softball program is one of the most successful on the Thomas More…
Governor declares ‘Recovery Month,’ supports more recovery spending from Opioid Abatement funds
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More than 200 people attended an event to mark National Recovery Month on Friday…
Erlanger sends summer packing with 3rd annual Summer Sendoff at Silverlake Park
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Erlanger sent summer packing Saturday with their third annual Summer Sendoff…
Kentucky Legal Aid Society receives Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant from Legal Services Corp.
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has awarded a Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant of $198,090 to Kentucky’s Legal Aid Society….
KCTCS board receives updates on Huron Study, presidential search, workforce and technology
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents received updates on several key reports at its meeting last…
NKU ranks 40th on top 50 Wall Street Journal list for ‘exceptional value,’ putting grads on paths to careers
The Wall Street Journal has recognized Northern Kentucky University as one of the top universities in the country for exceptional…
Artworks seeking community input on public art projects; two online surveys close October 31
ArtWorks, the organization behind Cincinnati’s iconic murals, embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the New Monument Initiative…
Amye Bensenhaver: Arkansas rebuffs Gov. Sanders’ efforts to upend state’s Freedom of Information Act
It’s doubtful that Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders anticipated the national firestorm she would ignite on September 8 when she…
Prep Sports Report: Walton-Verona girls reach title game in All “A” Classic state soccer tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Walton-Verona girls soccer team made it to the championship match of the All…
The River: As a second grader, he was glued to the radio listening to the tragic news of the Island Queen
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra to kick off its 32nd season next month — get your season tickets now
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and music director James R. Cassidy kicks off its 32nd season next month. The orchestra, founded…
Covington to begin citywide repaving project next week; includes 29 streets in 13 neighborhoods
All or part of 29 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface. Almost 62,000 square yards of…
Matt and Jennifer Westwood named ‘community health care champions’ for Chelsea Ryann Festival
Staff report WellCare of Kentucky, one of the companies that manages Medicaid coverage for the state, honored nine people as…
Latest CPE progress report shows more of Kentucky’s students are succeeding in college
College graduation and retention rates are on the rise in Kentucky, and graduate degree production increased 9.8%, according to the…
Kentucky farmers are at the mercy of Mother Nature as uncommonly dry conditions persist
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Across Kentucky, pastures are dry. Kentucky farmers are feeling the impact of a…
Summer is gone and fall is here — and that’s the way the Earth spins; winter must be on the way
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s fall. It came officially at 2:50 a.m. Saturday at what is known as the…
Wenzel Whiskey, Molly Wellmann partner on limited edition bottle release marking major milestones
Wenzel Whiskey, a whiskey blending experience and event space in Covington, and well-known Cincinnati mixologists and entrepreneur Molly Wellmann, have…