Unemployment rates fall in 66 Kentucky counties year-over-year; rate for January ’21, was 5.3%
Unemployment rates fell in 66 Kentucky counties between January 2020 and January 2021, rose in 48, and stayed the same…
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Col Owens: Hate — Why it exists and how to combat it; we need to get serious about stopping it
Hate has re-emerged as a major issue in America today. Examples abound. Police violence and the Black Lives Matter movement….
Kentucky’s deep forests could hide piece of the ‘Bigfoot puzzle’; investigators discover possible DNA
By Liz Carey Daily Yonder Of all the things you expect to find in the hills of Appalachian Kentucky, proof…
Covington rental licenses go online; landlords, airbnb proprietors can apply now; sets regulatory framework
If you own property and rent it out in the City of Covington, you can now apply online for the…
Our Rich History: Batty about Cincinnati: Reds’ fans and their hometown team — what a team!
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune “The whole town’s batty, about Cincinnati, What a team, what a team, what a…
The Carnegie presents Angels in America socially distanced staged reading April 2, 3
The Carnegie is inviting the public to experience a socially distant staged reading of the groundbreaking ANGELS IN AMERICA: PT….
Governor reports all good news — COVID numbers down in every category; vaccines to ages 50-up
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was plenty of good news Sunday regarding the COVID-19 pandemic in Kentucky, as new…
NKY Hidden Gems: Plan a staycation close to home — how about staying in a Yurt at A.J. Jolly Park?
By Jill Morenz Special to NKyTribune A.J. Jolly Park’s yurts are a cross between a rustic tent and a nice…
No. 1 Thomas More (28-1) faces No. 7 Morningside (29-2) in NAIA national semifinals on Monday night
NKyTribune staff It gets no easier for Thomas More on Monday night in the NAIA national semifinals, when the top-ranked…
Don Owen: Blind draws create exciting tournaments, as 9th Region basketball fans will see Monday night
Blind draws create the most exciting tournaments. Don’t agree? Check out the first round of Monday night’s 9th Region Tournament,…
Prep Sports Notebook: Vinson voted Division II Player of the Year by boys basketball coaches
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Highlands senior guard Sam Vinson, the only local boys basketball player who finished the…
NKY Forum to present ZOOM cafe discussing Covington and the Brent Spence Bridge, with Mayor Meyer
The Northern Kentucky Forum will present a ZOOM cafe and a discussion with Covington Mayor Joe Meyer on the Brent…
Governor requests federal disaster aid for counties hit by severe winter storm systems last month
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear submitted a request to President Joe Biden on Friday asking that a…
State sees 644 new COVID cases, 25 deaths, and positivity lowered to 3.07%
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky continued its decline on Saturday as…
Cincinnati Zoo partners with Electrada to provide amenity to patrons with electric charging needs
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden – recognized as the “Greenest Zoo in America” – has revved up its sustainability…
The River: Quiet week on the surface, but buzz about gambling, racing and ‘competitive’ steamboats
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Commentary: ‘When Texas freezes over’; Arctic conditions in U.S. show climate change is here
By Vasudha Deshpande and Mark Reynolds Citizens’ Climate Lobby Sometimes it seems like certain politicians won’t support climate action until…
Billy Reed: March madness indeed; pushing for last place in the NCAA pool — how about you?
It’s hardly a surprise that the madness this March is wilder than ever. The season was screwed up badly by…
Community rallies around Oriental Wok’s Mike Wong family, providing support in face of violent threats
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor When the Mike Wong family — of Oriental Wok fame — put out the word…
Legislators will be back March 29-30 for the final days of the session — and there are bills in play
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers returned home for a 10-day recess and will return to Frankfort March 29-30…
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette has big plans for the city — tax breaks, park updates
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter This part of an occasional series about the Mayors of NKY cities Erlanger Mayor Jessica…
Top-ranked Thomas More moves on to NAIA national semifinals with 72-47 win over Dakota State
NKyTribune staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Balanced scoring and stingy defense keyed Thomas More’s 72-47 victory over Dakota State (S.D.)…