UK’s Brooks: Wildcats all business going into SEC Tournament game against Mississippi State
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari doesn’t lose very often in the Southeastern Conference Tournament. In his tenure as…
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Vinson nets 29 points as Highlands extends win streak to 10; KHSAA reveals state tourney draw
NKyTribune staff Sam Vinson scored 29 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as Highlands extended its winning streak to 10 with…
AAA: Small speed increases matter — impacts crash outcomes, cancels vehicle safety effectiveness
Even small speed increases can have huge impacts on crash outcomes and cancel the effectiveness of vehicle safety features, according…
17-year cicadas right on time — help scientists map emergence of the Brood Xers — with ‘Cicada Safari’
You have to hand it to cicadas; they are usually right on time. After their 17-year hiatus, billions of the…
Gov. Beshear reports 880 cases, 21 deaths, lower positivity; 127,111 vaccinations in past week
Gov. Andy Beshear said a record 127,110 Kentuckians were vaccinated during the past week, breaking the previous record of 112,428…
Chamber’s NKY Young Professionals host new virtual event series, Leading Well starting March 11
On Thursday, March 11 Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) will host the first event in a new virtual event series…
Erlanger officials urge pedestrians and motorists to be cautious, follow safety rules and slow down
An alarming number of young people who were recently struck by vehicles while crossing streets in Erlanger have city officials…
Two Newport High School 8th Graders qualify for KY state academic team — first time in team history
Two eighth grade students from Newport High School have qualified for the Kentucky state academic team competition for the first…
Students who complete KCTCS line worker program find jobs waiting for them — and the pay is good too
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Graduates of one of the many programs offered by the Kentucky Community and Technical College…
Chris Cockrell: Voting accessibility and security increased with HB547; Senate should pass it too
As the 2020 General Assembly enters its final days, lawmakers still have an opportunity to pass legislation that was born…
Tom Mitts: Home — Newport artist’s paintings on exhibit at Boone County main library through April 10
“I want to document the place I call home.” That’s how artist Tom Mitts (1962–2017) described his paintings in an…
Prep Sports Notebook: Picking best player on boys all-conference ballot won’t be easy for coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Ballots for the all-conference teams selected by the Northern Kentucky Boys Basketball Coaches Association…
Oakland halts NKU’s two-year reign as Horizon League Tournament champions with 69-58 victory
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor INDIANAPOLIS — The goal of a Horizon League three-peat ended late Monday night for…
Kentucky’s mental health care safety net ensuring access in challenging times
The hurt is real for the people of Kentucky and across the globe. The mental anguish of isolation, remote learning,…
As expected, Kentucky unemployment rate for 2020 jumped by 50%; U.S. rate had bigger spike
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The COVID-19 pandemic caused Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2020 to jump more than 50%…
Northern Kentucky University to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May — outdoors
Northern Kentucky University will hold in-person commencement ceremonies for May 2021 graduates, President Ashish Vaidya has announced. NKU will also…
Beshear reports 331 cases, 10 deaths, low positivity; 834,130 Kyians have at least one vaccine dose
Gov. Beshear announced 834,130 Kentuckians – 25% of Kentucky adults – have now received at least one dose of one…
Crude oil, gas prices continue to climb as stocks tighten and refinery utilization plummets
With a nickel increase on the week, the national gas price average has reached $2.77, which is a 31-cent jump…
Kentucky by Heart: A lifelong die-hard EKU Colonels basketball fan, this Kentuckian bleeds maroon
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I don’t bleed much, but when I do, I bleed maroon. I’m an Eastern Kentucky…
City of Newport issues $11.7m in bonds for key infrastructure projects, including Festival Park
The City of Newport has issued $11.7 million in bonds for vital infrastructure projects that will fund major improvements to…
NKU celebrating Founders’ Day and 53rd birthday with a day of philanthropy on March 10
Northern Kentucky University celebrates its Founders’ Day and 53rd birthday with a day of philanthropy to honor the past and…
CDC guidance says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather without masks in some cases
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines Monday for people who have…