New survey shows many Kentucky high school graduates need better preparation for workforce
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released results of the 2024 Meaningful Diploma Employer…
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Federally-funded survey shows marijuana use by teens over past decade reaches historic lows
Federally funded survey data provided by the University of Michigan reports that teen marijuana use has declined significantly over the…
Kentucky’s 2024 Presidential electors officially cast all eight electoral votes for Donald Trump, JD Vance
Staff report Kentucky’s 2024 Presidential Electors gathered in Frankfort Tuesday and unanimously cast all eight of the Commonwealth’s electoral votes…
First-year starter leads CovCath basketball team to 64-53 victory over Simon Kenton
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic forward Donovan Bradshaw continued his impressive debut as a varsity starter on…
Kentucky House majority announces committee chairs for 2025 Regular Session beginning Jan. 7
As members of the Kentucky House of Representatives prepare to convene the 2025 Regular Session on January 7, today House…
Mike Tussey: The Christmas Spirit lives within our hearts as love, joy, and peace
You can feel it – you can see it, as we celebrate the magic of Christmas day in just one…
Kentucky’s county extension offices increasing climate resilience by going solar, saving taxpayers
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A solar battery storage project at the Franklin County Extension Office is expected to…
Kentucky guard Lamont Butler’s named SEC co-player of week for performance against UL
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The Southeastern Conference took note of Lamont Butler’s career performance against Louisville. The Kentucky guard…
Brighton Center joins Every Child Succeeds in celebrating 25 years, Jessica Schierling’s 15 years
This year marks the 25th year for Every Child Succeeds, a comprehensive home visitation program for families from prenatal to…
NKU honors 2,000 graduates in two ceremonies at 52nd commencement Saturday
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 2,000 graduates over two ceremonies during the university’s 52nd Commencement on Saturday. NKU professor…
Enzweiler Building Institute names ’24 award winners: Drees Homes Foundation, Kenton County, Mike Borchers
The Enzweiler Building Institute, the region’s training center for the construction trades, named the recipients of its 2024 Annual Awards….
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: An early shake-up in Northern Kentucky boys’ basketball
Time for some re-evaluating boys’ hoops here. Last week may have been just Week 2 for the 2024-25 Northern Kentucky…
Kentucky drivers reminded to plan safe rides this holiday season
To help protect our Kentucky home and keep roadways safe this holiday season, law enforcement across the state is joining…
Kentucky by Heart: Author, podcaster Susan Mills advocates for those with ‘exceptionalities’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist “To Alex, the bravest kid I know, and my everyday hero.” – Dedication message in…
Abandoned rental scooters on Covington’s streets, sidewalks are safety concerns; how to report them
Rental scooters have become a common sight in Covington, but what should residents or business owners do if they find…
Prep Sports Report: Lloyd takes 4-0 record into game against one of top teams in state coaches poll
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter In the first two weeks of the boys high school basketball season, Lloyd put…
Kentucky sees child dental decay rates higher than national average, says new UK survey
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Dental decay rates for Kentucky children age 2-5 are far higher than the national…
Covington celebrates lighting of Menorah — a symbol of light, hope — to begin week of festivities
Covington Mayor Joseph Meyer joined Chabad of the Bluegrass Monday to light a public Chanukah menorah at the Government Center…
Opinion – Shelley Funke Frommeyer: As we gather over holidays, prioritize safety, be mindful of others
As we gather with family and friends for the holiday season, we reflect on the joys and challenges of the…
Our Rich History: During heyday of cafeterias, NKY offered many well-known establishments
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune My father, Harry V. Tenkotte, always loved cafeterias — the variety of…
NKyTribune asks for reader support of its NewsMatch funding opportunity for local nonprofit news
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Now that Giving Tuesday is behind us and we have all given to our favorite…
Flora & Fauna Roundup: Joyrides for rats, feral pigs in Hawaii, serviceberry trees, “comeback” bird, wolves
Rats can have fun too People aren’t the only ones who love to go for a drive. Rats do, too….