Covington schools increasing substitute teachers pay from $135 to $200 a day to fill demand
To attract more substitute teachers to Covington Independent Public Schools, the district is increasing the daily rate for the instructors…
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Covington Parks & Recreation reports successful pool season — looks forward to bigger, better ’22
Each drop in autumn temperatures is pushing the 2021 summer pool season further back in the rearview mirror, but Covington’s…
Dan Beard Council awards Aviation Exploring scholarship to Demossville native Bella Groh
The Boy Scouts of America’s National Aviation Exploring Committee has awarded Bella Groh, of Demossville, a $5,000 National Aviation Exploring…
Chamber presents NKY Community Award to retired attorney Phil Schworer, a tireless volunteer
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce honored Phil Schworer on Thursday with the NKY Community Award, sponsored by Central Bank….
Vote now and often: Brent Spence bridge repairs are up for national transportation people’s choice award
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The emergency project to quickly repair and reopen the Brent Spence Bridge following a truck…
Beshear sends additional National Guard assistance to hospitals as COVID cases continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more Kentucky National Guard troops as well as AmeriCorps members…
Latest Ky. Chamber of Commerce economic report shows labor shortages, inflation stalling recovery
Kentucky’s economic recovery still has a long way to go, as labor force shortages and inflation create new challenges and…
Kentucky State Police announce new location for driver’s licensing services for Boone Co. residents
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) on Thursday announced a new driver testing branch location for Boone County residents to obtain…
Unemployment rates fall in all Kentucky counties in August; Boone County among lowest rates in state
Unemployment rates fell in all 120 Kentucky counties between August 2020 and August 2021. No county unemployment rates rose or…
Enjoy over 100 free family-friendly events as Great Outdoor Weekend returns Saturday and Sunday
Join thousands of Greater Cincinnati residents and visitors at the 18th annual Great Outdoor Weekend, the region’s largest outdoor events…
Prep Sports Notebook: CovCath sweeps No. 1 votes in N.Ky. boys basketball coaches preseason poll
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic will enter the 2021-22 boys high school basketball season as the top-ranked…
Bill Straub: We cannot default on our obligations; McConnell is leading country to brink of disaster
It may seem that writing and, thus, reading about the federal debt limit would be about as interesting as pondering…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky offers a number of fall tailwater trout fishing opportunities
Fall is prime time for trout fishing in Kentucky. As the days shorten and water temperatures begin to decline, cool…
‘Bagel Man’ John Marx joins The Point/Arc’s Point-Perk coffee shop as new general manager
By Andy Furman Point/Arc For 50-plus years he was known as The Bagel Man. Now, John Marx is the Coffee…
School briefs: Blue Ribbon Schools, National Merit scholars, crime scene ‘fun’, Gateway ‘best employer’
Two NKY schools are among seven Kentucky schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021, the U.S. Department…
NKY partners ready to welcome Afghan evacuees to community; KRM reopens Covington office
Northern Kentucky organizations continue to prioritize making the region a welcoming and inclusive place by supporting neighbors of all backgrounds….
NKU receives $1 million federal grant, part of Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
Northern Kentucky University received $1 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration…
Logistics firm Lighthouse Transportation plans relocation, expansion to new Covington location
Third-party logistics firm Lighthouse Transportation Services LLC plans to create 64 well-paying jobs for Kentuckians across the coming years thanks…
After 11-year litigation, Ky. to receive $300 million in damages from Poker Stars internet gambling site
Flutter Entertainment, the parent company of PokerStars internet gambling site, has agreed to pay the Commonwealth of Kentucky $300 million…
Dave Dauwe is back where his journey began and is pastor at Ludlow First Baptist Church
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today On Groundhog Day in February 2020, Dave Dauwe took over as pastor of the church…
Boone County football team takes winning record into first district seeding game against Conner
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Boone County’s football team has a winning record at the halfway point in the…
Dan Beard Council to celebrate completion of improvements to Union’s Camp Michaels Oct. 9
The Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America will celebrate the completion of the first major capital improvement campaign in…