Bob Merz wanted son Peter to have ‘normal’ life with Down Syndrome, and he helped make that happen
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It was 30 years ago – and Bob Merz talks as if it was yesterday….
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Kentucky Center for Statistics releases state’s county unemployment data for January
Unemployment rates fell in 79 counties between January 2022 and January 2023, rose in 28, and stayed the same in…
Covington Academy of Heritage Trades to offer masonry, woodworking workshops in April
The brand-new Covington Academy for Heritage Trades will hold introductory workshops in masonry/plaster and woodworking/windows in April as the City…
Covington Police Department Captain Matthew Winship graduates from FBI National Academy
The Covington Police Department announced that Captain Matthew Winship has graduated as a member of the 285th session of the…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at news of the week — brackets, banks, forever chemicals, Aaron Rogers
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay…
At home in Sioux City, Thomas More wins its way into one last NAIA championship run Saturday night
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The Thomas More women’s basketball team did what the Thomas More women do: They…
Kentucky poised to become 38th state to legalize medical cannabis; SB47 goes to House then governor
Kentucky is set to become the 38th state to legalize medical cannabis as Senate Bill 47 establishes a medical cannabis…
Registration now open for Adventure Crew’s 22nd annual Ohio River Paddlefest August 5
Registration for Ohio River Paddlefest 2023 is now open. Local nonprofit Adventure Crew will host the nation’s largest paddling event,…
Retired Beechwood coach Noel Rash named grand marshal of Fort Mitchell’s annual July 4th parade
The City of Fort Mitchell has announced the 2023 Independence Day Parade Grand Marshal is recently retired Beechwood High School…
Duke Energy celebrating company’s 420 natural gas workers during Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day
Duke Energy is celebrating the eighth annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day today. The annual celebration spotlights natural gas workers’…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Listen to March inductees into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame
Former Highlands head football coach Dale Mueller had the last word on the five March inductees into the Northern Kentucky…
Covington to begin street cleaning April 3; residents asked to check online schedule to avoid interference
Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its annual spring cleaning of residential streets on Monday, April 3. As usual, how…
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife releases 2023 Fishing and Boating Guide, Fishing Forecast
The new license year for fishing and hunting in Kentucky started March 1, and the Department of Fish and Wildlife…
Brian Weisker: Celebrating the utility workers who keep our safe, reliable natural gas service flowing
Today is Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day. On this day, energy companies encourage communities across the nation to recognize the…
Sprinter Opening Buzz tallies fifth lifetime victory in 27th running of Frog Stakes at Turfway Park
Tommy Town Thoroughbreds’ classy 4-year-old sprinter Opening Buzz gamely held off a fast charging Baby No Worries to win the…
Kentucky defeats Providence for first NCAA win in four years; Calipari: ‘This is joy’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky needed a big game from its top player and got it in the opening…
Beechwood will introduce Jay Voelker as new head coach of football team during ceremony on Monday
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Beechwood High School football program will begin a new era Monday when Jay…
NKU can’t pull off upset against top-seed Houston but Norse proved they belong on NCAA’s big stage
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The moment was definitely not too big for Northern Kentucky’s Norse. But the top-seeded…
Governor signs ban on ‘gray machines’ which are unregulated; announces federal energy assistance
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite being a long-time supporter of legalizing expanded gaming and saying he will sign a…
Travelers rank CVG among nation’s top airports in five categories during World Airport Awards
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been ranked among the nation’s top airports during the World Airport Awards. Skytrax…
General Assembly approves bill banning gender transition services on minors, goes to Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While opponents made impassioned pleas to defeat the legislation, the Kentucky General Assembly on Thursday…
Legislature sends to Governor bills allowing parents to protest school materials, making hazing a crime
Staff report In late-night sessions and working against the clock, the General Assembly has sent two more bills to the…