The River: Recalling the good times and great storytelling of iconic pilot Captain Albert Kelley
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
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Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky names Gina Douthat as new general manager
The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) has announced the selection of Gina Douthat as the organization’s new general manager….
City of Florence to hold prescription drug take back event as part of DEA Take Back Day October 29
The City of Florence will host a Prescription Drug Take Back Event in conjunction with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
Sen. John Schickel defends ‘Teaching American Principles Act’ as panelist on podcast
Senator John Schickel, R-Union, primary sponsor of 2022 Senate Bill 1, also known as the ‘Teaching American Principles Act’ recently…
State to provide more than $310,000 to replace aging school buses in effort to reduce diesel emissions
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the 2022 Kentucky Clean Diesel Grant Program will provide $310,643 towards reducing diesel emissions by replacing…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports projects on NKY region’s highways; watch for delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the work being done on the regions highways this week — and warns…
Great Bridal Chase 5K returns to downtown Covington Nov. 6 with after-party at Hotel Covington
The Great Bridal Chase 5K and reception-like after-party will make its return to Covington Sunday, November 6. Runaway brides, tethered…
Matt Buttelwerth ends 17 years of Tri-State Internet Sports radio, called over 700 high school games
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter It’s over. The 17-year run of Tri-State Internet Sports Radio has come to an end….
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the news of the week in full color, broad strokes, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Friday Football Report: Highlands, Dayton celebrate victories in crucial district seeding games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands celebrated winning its first Class 5A district title since 2015 and Dayton clinched…
NKU, Transylvania to play exhibition basketball game to support Eastern Kentucky flood relief effort
The Northern Kentucky University and Transylvania men’s basketball programs will team up for a charity exhibition game to raise funds…
It’s Cirque de New Wave at Ludlow Theater’s Bircus Brewing, supporting local youth, features Miss KY
Come dance with superstars as DJ Status spins 80s New Wave tunes and local “stars,” Ron Padgett of Pivot Realty…
At St. E Dearborn Birthing Center, new moms get children’s book donated by associate; fosters reading
Newborns at St. Elizabeth Dearborn Birthing Center will now leave the hospital with a copy of a children’s book written…
Most of Kentucky still in at least ‘moderately dry’ drought category; NKY counties ‘abnormally dry’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Little or no precipitation fell in Kentucky during the past seven days, so the weekly…
NKY Regional Youth Summit on vaping/tobacco prevention to be held at NKU Student Center Tuesday
The 2022 Northern Kentucky Regional Youth Summit on Vaping/ Tobacco Prevention will be held Tuesday, 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. at the…
City of Florence to celebrate annual Halloween night out October 25 at Thomas More Stadium
The City of Florence will celebrate its annual Halloween night out event “Nightmare at the Ballpark” Tuesday, October 25 at…
COVID Update: NKY still in green zone, but newest report show fewer counties are; monkeypox up a bit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The latest weekly COVID-19 Community Levels map, issued each Friday by the Kentucky Department for…
Dave Schroeder, executive director of Kenton County Public Library, receives Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is pleased to announce Kenton County Public Library (KCPL) Executive Director Dave Schroeder…
Election ’22: Candidates for local councils speak out; Aaron Gillum, Florence; Julie Smith-Morrow, Newport
Aaron Gillum: Florence City Council Candidate This January, after reviewing the list of candidates who had filed to run, I…
Coach Mark Stoops, football Wildcats spent bye week healing, preparing for remainder of season
Kentucky has spent the past week healing up and preparing for the rest of the season in its bye week….
Election ’22: Sharp attacks dominate several state House races in Northern Kentucky
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter It’s going down to the mire. It’s a fierce race for the Kentucky House of…
Retiring Supreme Court Chief Justice John Minton delivers final State of (strong) Judiciary to legislature
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice John D. Minton, Jr., who will be retiring at the…