Bill Straub: McConnell’s meandering principles reveal his game-playing; Larry Forgy will be missed
In his self-congratulatory treatise, The Long Game, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, of Louisville, goes on at some length explaining…
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All “A” Classic: Brossart girls, Calvary boys fall short in 10th Region basketball championship games
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Brossart’s bid for a fourth consecutive 10th Region All “A” Classic girls basketball championship…
If you notice orange this weekend, it’s likely about NFL Wild Card playoff game: Bengals vs. Raiders Sat.
As the Cincinnati Bengals get ready to #RulethePlayoffs for their 4:30 p.m. game with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday…
Beshear outlines third part of his budget plan: investments in health care access, support services
In his third detailed budget report, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make critical investments to expand health…
Tri-ED report shows strong growth in NKY economy and big job gains, identifies four industry targets
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced results of a comprehensive target industry and employment analysis. The report…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation to accept reservations for upcoming season beginning Feb. 7
Kenton County Parks and Recreation (KCP&R) will begin accepting reservations for the upcoming season, which runs from April 5 through…
Life Learning Center to host first incentive-based Kenton County (Family) Recovery Court session
Kenton County Family Court will introduce a Recovery Court Docket into the existing court process. This will be accomplished by…
Boone County Public Library choses Omni Architects to build new Walton Branch, wants public input
Boone County Public Library has chosen Omni Architects as the firm to build the new Walton Branch, which will serve…
City of Covington begins issuing citations to landlords who fail to obtain rental licenses
Time is running out for landlords who are refusing to obtain the required rental dwelling license in Covington. City officials…
Dept. for Public Health updates guidance for schools; Kenton County requires masks; record cases again
As the state reports another record day for COVID cases, some schools return to masking for students. Gov. Andy Beshear…
Northern Kentucky Water District announces revenue bond sale; will save district more than $3.1 million
The Northern Kentucky Water District has announced $27,730,000 in refunding revenue bonds was sold on November 30. The proceeds from…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
All “A” Classic: Holy Cross boys advance to 9th Region semifinals with fourth-quarter scoring surge
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Holy Cross outscored Beechwood, 26-11, in the fourth quarter to come away with a…
Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Jennie Rees and Joe Clabes features a vet-turned-jockey, a trainer, senator
Veterinarian-turned-jockey Ferrin Peterson, trainer Bill Morey and Kentucky State Senator Robin Webb are this week’s featured guests on Kentucky Racing…
Covington, Ft. Wright to explore options regarding Interplastic Corporation explosion; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – City Manager Ken Smith says he isn’t a lawyer, so he isn’t exactly…
Governor unveils budget investments to create, attract jobs of future, build on economic momentum
Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make game-changing investments that will help the Commonwealth become a national leader…
Epidemiologists say curbing spread of the Omicron variant requires N95 masks or equivalent
The Omicron variant of the coronavirus “spreads much more quickly than its predecessors” and research “suggests the virus has acquired…
Northern Kentucky University to host third Student Success Summit Jan. 14 ahead of spring semester
Northern Kentucky University will begin the spring semester with its third annual Student Success Summit, a program focused on celebrating…
Following explosion, residents encouraged to enroll in Kenton County emergency notification network
Just after 8:15 Monday evening, a ferocious “boom” could be heard throughout West Latonia, rattling windows and raising anxiety levels….
Business briefs: First Lady to WKY, Dubois joins Chamber, Calderon appointment, law firm positions
First Lady Jill Biden will join Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear on Friday to survey recovery efforts…
Will and Ellen Ziegler fund very first endowed chair at Thomas More University — in philosophy
A new endowment at Thomas More University establishes The Wilbert L. and Ellen Hackman Ziegler Chair of the Philosophy Department,…
Natalie Deering: There is a surprising connection between our blood sugar levels and anxiety
Did you know that there’s a strong connection between our blood sugar levels and our mental health? Even as a…