Rob Franxman named Assistant County Administrator in Boone County, part of Webster’s new plan
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Rob Franxman has been named Boone County Assistant County Administrator/County Engineer. The recommendation was…
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Thomas More University promotes Jerome Langguth to vice president and chief academic officer
Thomas More University has announced Jerome ‘Jay’ Langguth, Ph.D., who currently serves as interim vice president for academic affairs, takes…
Ken Rechtin: Volunteerism is not dead — at least not in Newport where volunteering is alive, and well
Yes, nationally the number of folks giving of their time, talent, and treasure to serve the greater good has been…
CovCath duo one win away from becoming region’s first boys doubles team in state finals since 1969
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The last time a Northern Kentucky boys doubles team made it to the finals…
Ryle graduate invited to training camp tryout for U.S. women’s basketball team going to AmeriCup
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Maddie Scherr, a Ryle graduate who was named Miss Kentucky Basketball in 2020, has…
Kentucky’s Oscar Tshiebwe to forego third season with Wildcats, will remain in NBA draft
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Oscar Tshiebwe won’t be returning for a third season at Kentucky. The senior center opted…
Governor orders flags at half staff on June 1 in honor of slain Scott County Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Thursday,…
Kroger Fulfillment Network to invest over $550,000 in new Boone County facility, create 98 full-time jobs
Kroger Fulfillment Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co., will locate a new distribution center, also known as…
NKY Chamber’s annual awards recognizing top leaders accepting nominations — deadline is June 1
Nominations are now being accepted for the NKY Chamber’s annual awards recognizing outstanding leaders in the NKY Chamber and in the community…
Governor appoints NKY’s Julie Pile and Diana Woods of Lexington to Kentucky Board of Education
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Julie Pile and Diana Woods to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) on May 30. Pile,…
Lt. Gov. Coleman speaks about her student mental health initiative, says ‘now is the time to act’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Nearly two years ago, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman started a student mental health initiative and…
TMU names Molly Williams new — and first full-time — manager of Ohio River Biology Field Station
Thomas More University and the Ohio River Biology Field Station welcome Molly Williams as the first-ever, full-time Field Station manager….
Legislative Ethics Commission reports lobbyists spent record amount during 2023 General Assembly
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Final figures for the 2023 General Assembly were released on Tuesday by the Kentucky Legislative…
Honoring teacher/coach Eric Estenfelder, fund for baseball programs set at Horizon Community Funds
A memorial fund has been established with Horizon Community Funds in honor of Eric Estenfelder, a graduate of Cooper High…
Jack Coleman: Remembering a 46-year-old tragedy that changed Kentucky for the better
The 46-year-old tragedy of the Beverly Hills Supper Club fire in Southgate, recorded as the seventh deadliest nightclub fire in…
Mike Tussey: Moonlighting and Mike Todd ; you may need extra cash but might not want a new name
It’s a good bet that most of us have “moonlighted” sometime during our lives. We do it because of necessity…
Local tennis players remain title contenders in every bracket going into round of 16 at state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Three singles players and four doubles teams from Northern Kentucky won their first two…
Duke Energy wants to hire lineworkers, offering virtual hiring information session Wednesday
Duke Energy is offering a Midwest virtual hiring information session to learn about upcoming Lineworker Job Opportunities in our area Wednesday from 6:30-8 p.m….
Covington Life Sciences Partners announces new research and development lab at OneNKY Center
Covington Life Sciences Partners, Inc. (CLSP), a non-profit corporation established in November 2022, was founded to advance science, education, entrepreneurism,…
NBA’s Stephen Curry enters spirits industry with Gentleman’s Cut bourbon, made in Boone County
Four-time NBA Champion and two-time MVP Stephen Curry is entering the spirits industry with the launch of Gentleman’s Cut Kentucky…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Big news on 9th Region hoops, NKU’s historic spring, track by the numbers
OK, they haven’t played the state tournaments or finished the state tournaments in baseball, softball or tennis or the state…
Holmes High School Hall of Distinction, Young Alumnus awards to be presented June 14; get tickets here
Nick Spearman has traveled the world, capturing major sporting events that are watched by millions of viewers. Spearman, who graduated from Holmes High…