Kids Count report: The pandemic’s toll — only 1 in 4 eight-graders are proficient in math; why that matters
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on math scores across the United States, with just 1 in 4 eighth-graders achieving proficiency,…
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Former governor John Y. Brown to lie in state in Capitol Tues.; private memorial service Wed.
Gov. Andy Beshear is inviting the public to pay their respects to former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown Jr., who…
Newport is accepting Letters to Santa — and he promises a reply if you write by December 16
The City of Newport encourages kids to write a letter to Santa this year. Drop you letter off in a…
Covington native Charley Wolf died at 96, made a mark in basketball and as patriarch of a sports family
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Yes, there once was a professional basketball team in Cincinnati. And it was coached by…
BBB: Do your research before buying holiday gifts from pop-up shops; as about refund, exchange policies
The Better Business Bureau receives hundreds of complaints a year about temporary retail locations, reporting everything from poor quality merchandise…
New mobile clinic rolls across state to deliver children’s services to underserved areas
By Hilary Brown University of Kentucky Far too often, children and teens can’t get to Lexington to get the specialized…
Boys Basketball Preview: Coaches expect top-ranked CovCath to continue program’s winning tradition
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic being ranked No. 1 in the Northern Kentucky preseason coaches poll comes…
NKY Tri-ED to officially launch new Northern Kentucky Atlas at public Annual Forum on Nov. 30
The new Northern Kentucky Atlas, will officially launch at Northern Kentucky Tri-ED’s Annual Forum on Nov. 30 at Turfway Park…
The River: The worst cook on the river reflects on turkey day, recalling a few meals long since passed
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Local artist Doc Galahan creates interactive street-art project on Covington’s Pike Street Art Wall
Cincinnati-based artist Doc Galahan has announced a new interactive street art exhibit to be installed on Covington’s Pike Street Art…
Your health: Don’t wait until the New Year to prioritize health, start with these tips for happier holidays
The holiday season is often a period consumed with over-indulgence and guilt. But with a few simple dietary tweaks, you…
ParentCamp offering a virtual program in partnership with National Alliance of Black School Educators on Nov. 30
In partnership with National Alliance of Black School Educators, ParentCamp is hosting a Virtual ParentCamp on November 30. Facilitators who…
Be savvy in your online shopping this holiday to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime
By Kelly May Special to NKyTribune The holiday season is quickly approaching, and many of us are going to shop online…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on highway projects this week; beware delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports work for highways this week and urges motorists to be aware of possible…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the week in the news — full color, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
Girls Basketball Preview: Last year’s 9th Region finalists voted top teams in preseason coaches poll
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A team from the 33rd District has played in six of the last seven…
UK placekicker Matt Ruffalo gets Schnellenberger MVP Award in UK’s 26-13 win over Louisville
Kentucky senior placekicker Matt Ruffalo was perfect on the night, kicking two extra points and a career-high four fields goals,…
Sophomore quarterback gets Beechwood football team back in Class 2A state championship game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Beechwood sophomore Clay Hayden had played in just three varsity games before he became…
Braxton Brewing Co. to celebrate annual Dark Charge variant release with Winter Block Party December 2-3
meetNKY, the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, and The B-Line, a collection of Bourbon Trail distilleries and bourbon-forward bars…
Superintendents Council approves changes to social studies standards, lists basic documents to be taught
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Local Superintendents Advisory Council approved changes this week to the Kentucky Academic Standards for…
Rick Pender hosts Behringer-Crawford’s NKY History Hour on Nov. 30 — the Oldest Northern Kentucky
Late in the 18th century, people in America began to head west in search of new frontiers and new lives….
Sazerac Co. makes largest distilled spirits-related investment in Kentucky, $600m in barrel warehouses
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the largest distilled spirits-related investment on record in Kentucky this week, as Louisville-based Sazerac Co. will…