The River: Life is just different in the winter without a boat, and come Spring there’s plenty to do ashore
By Capt. Don Sanders Special to NKyTribune (The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the…
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Northern Kentucky University ranks #1 in the state on SmartAsset’s new Best Value Colleges study
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Northern Kentucky University ranked #1 in the state on SmartAsset’s 8th annual Best Value Colleges…
Dixie Heights inaugural Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame award winners named — a real Who’s-Who
Dixie Heights High School announces the inaugural class of its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. The distinguished award winners will…
New partnership in Covington to nurture creation and growth of Black-owned business
A new partnership in Covington will help nurture the creation and growth of Black-owned businesses by making available meeting space…
Road report: KYTC District 6 updates work being done on area highways, beware delays, closings
KYTC District 6 reports on work for highways in this week. District Six. Motorists should be aware of possible delays or…
Joe Heller: Top of the news of the week from a cartoonist’s perspective, bold strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Daylight Savings Time passed with no debate; could founder on later sunrises’ effects on children, health
The Rural Blog Senate’s no-debate passage of daylight-time repeal could founder on later sunrises’ effects on children and health There…
AAA gas price update: Declining oil prices push pump prices down, below $4 a gallon in Kentucky
This week, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by 5 cents to $4.27. According to…
Newport City Manager Tom Fromme to be honored at Mentoring Plus’ ‘Seeds of Hope’ event April 1
Mentoring Plus will hold its biggest fundraiser of the year, ‘Seeds of Hope,’ honoring Newport City Manager Tom Fromme on…
Thomas More basketball teams win close games to reach semifinals of NAIA national tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Thomas More junior guard Summer Secrist blocked a last-second shot and the Saints came…
CovCath’s season ends with three-point loss in semifinals of boys state basketball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic missed two 3-point shots in the final seconds and lost to Warren…
Gov. Beshear vetoes legislation that cuts number of weeks Kyians can claim unemployment benefits
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed legislation that would cut the number of weeks Kentuckians can claim unemployment benefits, although…
Kati Massey: Coming full circle; a reflection on life, legacy of KY’s first woman Court of Appeals judge
Starting my career with the Kentucky Court of Appeals has opened a wellspring of experiences, not the least of which…
Guys with Ties works with third-grade boys at Ninth District in Covington on dressing for success
Third-grade boys at Ninth District Elementary School in the Covington Independent Public School district were given shirts and ties this…
Pandemic roundup: Even mild COVID-19 can damage brain, more young children hospitalized by Omicron
By The Rural Blog Here’s a roundup of recent news stories about the pandemic and vaccination efforts: • Hospitalizations of…
Commentary: House Bill 7 would risk thousands of Kyians losing health care coverage, food assistance
By Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s mission is to address the unmet health needs…
City of Covington launches new online registration system for Parks and Recreation activities
A new online registration system will make it easy for Covington residents to learn details about Parks & Recreation activities…
Fort Thomas Education Foundation has been on patrol this week — with surprise grants to teachers
The FTEF (Fort Thomas Education Foundation) conducted an annual fun tradition this week with its annual Grant Patrol, surprising some…
Brigitte Blom: Debate is not about charter schools, but how to close Ky’s persistent achievement gaps
The Prichard Committee has not been a proponent nor an opponent of public charter schools. We believe that is the…
Briefs: Verst Logistics expanding, Hit Seekers opens, Geisen to ACCL board, law enforcement grads
Verst Logistics Verst Logistics is opening a new distribution center in Hebron to support its continued and significant growth in…
Duke Energy celebrates its employees on 7th annual National Gas Utility Workers’ Day
Duke Energy celebrated the 7th-annual Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day Friday to spotlight its natural gas workers role in serving…
CovCath needs late scoring surge to get past Lyon County, 59-57, in quarterfinals of state tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two guards who have been supporting players on Covington Catholic’s basketball team for much…