Commentary: General Assembly session offers chance to explore new avenues for criminal justice
The year 2020 was a trying time for the Commonwealth. COVID-19 forced us to reconsider what was important and adjust…
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Blue North kicks off 2021 by announcing its Board of Directors; Kris Knochelmann is chair
Blue North, Northern Kentucky’s hub for entrepreneurs, startups, creatives, and small businesses, is excited to kick off 2021 by announcing…
Human Trafficking is every community’s problem; regional task force is educating public about it
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Human trafficking is a problem no community can ignore, says the leader of a local…
BCM’s NKY History Hour features Vent Haven Museum, dedicated to art of ventriloquism, on Feb. 3
What is it about these modest brown buildings on quiet West Maple Avenue in Ft. Mitchell that has attracted famous…
New ePay options let public pay more court costs online — goes into effect February 1
Individuals who owe court fines and fees will have more online payment options starting February 1. The Administrative Office of…
Gov. Beshear reports 2,608 cases, 57 deaths, positivity decreasing; wear mask, socially distance
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 8.75%, while reporting 2,608 new cases and 57 deaths…
Faulkner collects double-double, NKU holds off Illinois-Chicago rally for 72-68 win on Friday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Trevon Faulkner chuckled when asked about his three-quarter court heave that swished through the…
Floyd Poore dies at 83, long-time family practice physician, politician; former Sec. of Transportation
Floyd G. Poore, 83, long-time family practice physician in Northern Kentucky and former Secretary of Transportation, passed away peacefully on…
Proclaiming Hunger Free Day, Beshear donates nearly $16K from inaugural fund to Feeding Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation declaring January 28 as Hunger Free Day in Kentucky and made a surprise donation…
Notre Dame Academy awards scholarships to 24 freshmen based on placement test performance
Notre Dame Academy has offered academic scholarships totaling $58,500 to 24 incoming freshmen based on their outstanding performance on NDA’s…
Dale Romans: Historical horse racing is a game-changer that is good for Kentucky
As a second-generation horse trainer and Kentuckian, my entire life has been spent in Thoroughbred racing. I’ve seen Kentucky racing…
Take precautions: Two Kenton County residents have more contagious UK variant strain of COVID
Two Kenton County residents have been identified as having the B.1.1.7 strain of COVID-19, a variant also now as the…
Barry Kienzle’s children’s book, ‘Willie — a Super Friend!’, teaches kids to accept differences
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter When local author Barry Kienzle was writing his award-winning book, Heart of a Lion, he…
Sen. Schickel to introduce a bill to rescue historical racing after Supreme Court decision on its illegality
Staff report Kentucky State Senator John Schickel plans to introduce a bill in the legislature on Monday to preserve historical…
Roebling Bridge restoration project to begin — a nine-month closure to repair the historic structure
The Suspension Bridge will be reduced to one lane of traffic beginning Monday and closed to vehicles altogether starting Feb….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Pike County’s Fishtrap Lake offers surprising potential and quality fishing
This is the eleventh article in an ongoing series about Kentucky’s major reservoirs. Fishtrap Lake is 147 miles southeast of…
Beshear reports 2,947 new cases, 69 deaths; announces regional vaccine centers for next week
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,947 new COVID cases, 69 deaths and a positivity rate of 9.04%. Kenton County reported 138…
NKU plays host to talented Illinois-Chicago in key Horizon League two-game series this weekend
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The players and coaches at Northern Kentucky University vividly remember the last time Illinois-Chicago…
Kentucky Transportation District 6 crews on the job — slow down, be safe; check travel conditions first
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews have been on the job to deal with the…
Building Industry shows 23 percent growth in single-family construction in 2020; record permits issued
Residential single-family construction grew 23 percent from 2019-2020 as homebuyers enjoyed the lowest interest rates on record. The pandemic changed…
CPE research highlights financial benefits of college degrees; provide substantial boost to earnings
New research from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education shows that college degrees and other credentials provide a substantial boost…
Tommy Guidugli Jr. sworn in as mayor of Newport, pledges to continue ‘positive, prosperous direction’
Pledging to continue the prosperity Newport has enjoyed over the last decade, Tommy Guidugli Jr. was sworn in as the…