Our Rich History: Letter to Lincoln tells the tale of Boone County, Civil War, and Tousey-Stevenson family
By Tracey Howerton Special to NKyTribune Have you ever written a letter to the President of the United States? Dr….
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Prichard Committee releases 2024 Groundswell Community Profiles; access local data here
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence released the 2025 Groundswell Community Profiles, offering an in-depth look at the state of…
Kenton County Mayors Group’s main topic was discussion of legislation session in Frankfort
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday at the Independence Senior Center, and the…
Prep Sports Report: Simon Kenton girls upset state’s top-ranked basketball team in unusual fashion
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter It was an unusual victory for the Simon Kenton girls basketball team. After holding…
Drones increasingly in demand by local governments to allow more efficient service; training required
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Independence just approved an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Sheriff…
Bluegrass Wildlife: It’s that time of the year with love in the air — and skunks to look out for
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Skunk!” I slammed on the brakes and pulled to the side of the road….
Opinion – Judy Harris: Finally it’s softball season — let the games begin . .
“You can’t always control the circumstances—only how you react to those circumstances; you can always control your attitude and your…
The River: Captain’s tour of DELTA QUEEN leads to lifetime of friendship with Harlan and Anna Hubbard
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Road to the KY Derby passes through Turfway Park Saturday with 43rd running of John Battaglia Memorial
The Road to the Kentucky Derby rolls into Turfway Park Racing and Gaming next Saturday for the 43rd running of…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Sweet 16 ‘draw’ once again has 9th Region bottoming out
Wait. What? So you’re telling me that for the ninth time in the last 11 state tournaments, the Ninth Region…
Spring Wildfire Season underway — here are safeguards for your home, natural areas
Spring Wildfire Season began February 15. Everyone to take precautions to safeguard their homes and protect natural areas. The season…
Wildcats falter down the stretch in 82-78 loss at Texas
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky couldn’t stop Texas freshman sensation Tre Johnson Saturday night. Johnson scored 32 points to…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Florence, Covington, Taylor Mill
LAKESIDE PARK Lakeside Park City council listened to new council member Cassi Schabell ask for several changes in the minutes…
Kentucky mental health experts offer advice on steps you can take to beat those winter blues
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Shorter days and less sunlight have many Kentuckians feeling the winter blues. One recent…
Applications now open for non-voting teacher, student members of KBE; deadline March 13
Applications are now being accepted for the non-voting teacher and student members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). Each…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — DOGE, the Gulf, Valentine’s eggs, Valentine’s Day,
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Governor declares state of emergency with flood watch through mid-day Sunday
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday,…
Kenton County Judge-Executive Kris Knochelmann speaks on ‘best shape’ of county affairs
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Great shape. Those were Kris Knochelmann’s words he used to describe Kenton County. The county’s…
Prep Sports Report: Record-setting quarterback makes commitment with college football program
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cooper’s record-setting quarterback Cam O’Hara made a verbal commitment to Western Kentucky University on…
Wildcats limp into Texas, leaning on reserves, newcomers to carry the load against Longhorns
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky has proven it can win without its top players this season and the Wildcats…
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to host inaugural Health Innovation Summit Feb. 21 in Louisville
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce has announced it will host its inaugural Healthcare Innovation Summit Feb. 21 featuring healthcare and…
Valentine’s Day plus The Point/Arc equals the Sadie Hawkins Dance — and plenty of fun
By Andy Furman Point/Arc It was perfect. Valentine’s Day and The Point/Arc. The 52-year-old non-profit based in Covington made this…