Longtime Kentucky editor, ‘Humble Reporter’ Bill Mardis, dies at 89; worked until his death Feb. 2
Few people have been identified with a rural daily newspaper as Bill Mardis, editor emeritus of the Commonwealth Journal in…
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Behringer Crawford’s NKY History Hour will feature Travis Brown and Locks and Dams of Ohio River
For centuries, the Ohio River has been a main thoroughfare for travelers and industry, tracing the border of Northern Kentucky…
This Week at the Capitol: Lawmakers hit the ground running in session’s second half, override six vetoes
If last month’s quick start to the General Assembly’s 2021 session wasn’t enough to show that lawmakers were serious about…
Duke Energy offers tips to prepare for frigid temps; arctic blast forecast for tri-state next week
As an arctic blast of winter weather reaches the tri-state, Duke Energy crews are ready in the event that frigid…
Thomas More University Institute for Ethical Leadership offers virtual panel of top leaders Feb. 10
The world can always benefit from more ethical leaders — people who, at their core, care about people and their…
City of Dayton seeking candidates to fill vacant seat on city council left by resignation of Tammy Cornett
The City of Dayton City Council is seeking to fill a vacancy created on City Council when City Council Member…
Gov. Beshear reports 2,261 cases, 50 deaths, low positivity; says to keep Super Bowl gatherings small
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,261 cases and 50 deaths and announced the lowest positivity rate since Dec. 28. He also…
CovCath boys, Ryle girls remain area’s top basketball teams going into second half of regular season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The high school basketball teams voted No. 1 in the preseason Northern Kentucky boys…
NKU drains 18 shots from 3-point range, cruises to 87-73 victory at Milwaukee on Friday night
NKyTribune staff MILWAUKEE — The long-range shooting ability of Northern Kentucky was on full display Friday night inside the Klotsche…
Education groups launch statewide campaign after 19 percent drop in FAFSA filings for high school seniors
Education groups in Kentucky are launching an information campaign this month calling on students to submit the Free Application for…
Historical horse racing bill clears licensing committee; measure now moves to full Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill to legalize historical horse racing, which are essentially slot machines, in Kentucky cleared…
Thomas More student Whitney Johnson brings people together with virtual ‘Whitney Wednesdays’
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter (Part of an occasional series on the lives of the area’s college students and how…
Al Cross: McConnell never evolved so quickly, and then in reverse
The 50-year political career of Addison Mitchell McConnell Jr. is a study in evolution. When he was running for and…
Angie Mulberry promoted to NKY Tri-Ed Director of Business Retention, supporting existing businesses
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) has promoted Angie Mulberry to Director, Business Retention. Angie leads Tri-ED’s services…
Beshear opens new regional vaccine sites, one in Covington; reports 2,500 new cases, 58 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced four new regional COVID-19 vaccination sites, including on in Covington’s Northern Kentucky Convention Center. Three others…
Regional Driver Licensing Office in Burlington issuing REAL-ID-compliant license, for air travel
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the opening of a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Regional Driver Licensing Office in Burlington. It…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Lincoln County’s Cedar Creek Lake is Kentucky’s destination for trophy bass
This is the twelfth article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Cedar Creek Lake, five miles southeast of…
KEA seeking entries for student annual art contest honoring Kentucky’s education ‘Difference Makers’
Kentucky public school students in preschool through 12th grade are invited to enter the Kentucky Education Association (KEA) annual art…
St. Henry bounces back from disappointing loss to down Dixie Heights, 69-57, in district seeding game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter St. Henry outscored Dixie Heights 27-6 from behind the 3-point line and came away…
Highlands hires former LexCath head coach Bob Sphire to lead Bluebirds football program
The Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced Thursday that Bob Sphire has been hired as the football head coach at Highlands…
Federal Violence Against Women Act program awards 28 grants in KY, including to Women’s Crisis Center
Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Mary Noble announced that $2,116,636 has been awarded in…
NKU names Dr. Matt Cecil, a media historian, as provost; coming from Minnesota State University
Northern Kentucky University announces Dr. Matt Cecil as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Cecil will assume…