Gov. Beshear reports highest-ever daily cases, 5,742 cases, 34 deaths; need ‘centralized effort’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the highest-ever daily report of COVID-19 cases in the Commonwealth and the highest positivity rate —…
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Kenton County Public Library going ‘fine free’ in 2021 — no overdue fines on most items
The Kenton County Public Library will no longer charge overdue fines on most items. This comes months after a successful…
The Man Scout: Stick with me in End Times, we will feast like kings – just be sure to bring a flint stone
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune Last week I shared details about my fear of fire and a few incidents…
‘Problem trees’ being removed with Covington’s blessing; Duke pruning this week in West Latonia
A contractor for Duke Energy is pruning trees throughout West Latonia this week, and that work will include the removal…
BrightView acquires four Renew Recovery Centers in Kentucky, including Crestview Hills location
BrightView, a comprehensive outpatient addiction treatment provider with 28 locations throughout Ohio and Kentucky, has acquired Renew Recovery Centers with…
Supreme Court extends restrictions on jury trials, grand juries and other business until April 1
The Supreme Court entered two new Administrative Orders that further extend restrictions on jury trials, grand juries, show cause dockets,…
Karen Cheser announces retirement as superintendent of Fort Thomas public schools
In her fourth year leading one of the highest-performing school districts in Kentucky and the surrounding region, Dr. Karen Cheser…
Bill Straub: So it has come to mob rule, terrorism, vandalism of Capitol, encouraged by sitting President
A little more than 85 years ago, during an era of rising fascism in Europe, Sinclair Lewis, who authored such…
Prep Sports Notebook: Campbell County coach surpasses 400 career wins in first week of season
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Aric Russell added to his impressive resume of basketball accomplishments this week when he…
Kentucky has to ‘fight like heck’ to hold off gritty Vanderbilt, 77-74, on Tuesday night at Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Vanderbilt is always a struggle for Kentucky, and Tuesday night was no different. “Every year…
Covington moves forward with Protective Life development agreement, hires code inspectors
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – “A fantastic win.” “A feather in Covington’s cap.” “Very positive.” That’s how city…
National Fire Protection Association encourages prompt removal of Christmas trees from homes
Saying goodbye to your Christmas tree may not be easy, but here’s a compelling reason to remove it as soon…
BenchMark, Drayer clinics in Central, Northern Kentucky collect 600 toys for Jarrett’s Joy Cart
Sister companies BenchMark Physical Therapy and Drayer Physical Therapy Institute collected more than 600 children’s toys in December at their…
Heil brothers to develop Altura Estates custom-homes on site of former Campbell boys home
Brothers Ken, Bob and Joe Heil — south Newport natives who operate some of Northern Kentucky’s best-known businesses — have…
Beshear reports 1,781 new COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths; talks vaccines and contact tracing
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 1,781 new COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths — and positivity rate of 11.4 percent. He also…
National gas price average holds steady for 12 days; Kentucky price drops 3 cents from last week
The new year has started, but the national gas price average remains unchanged, holding steady at $2.25 for the last…
Beverly Bell: The Miley murders and swift justice — death of golf star Marion Miley was devastating blow
The story had everything you could want: a young, gifted and nationally acclaimed athlete is brutally murdered at a swanky,…
Newport schools nurse practitioner Liz Tanner is first to receive COVID vaccine, wanted to set example
Newport Independent Schools’ Nurse Practitioner Liz Tanner has become the district’s first employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Tanner, who…
First bill to get committee approval in General Assembly is Rep. Fischer’s pro-life measure
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A pro-life measure was the first to win committee approval during the 2021 General Assembly…
Horizon Community Funds, Transitions Inc. launch new fund to support recovery treatment and services
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky and Transitions, Inc. have launched a fund to support the nonprofit’s work to provide…
Torrid shooting ignites NewCath’s 77-44 triumph over Newport; CovCath cruises past Ryle, 79-32
NKyTribune staff Newport Central Catholic built an 11-point halftime lead against city rival Newport on Tuesday night, and then blew…
‘Born banker’ Lytle Thomas returns to his roots as president of First National Bank of Kentucky
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor A “born banker,” Lytle Thomas is returning to his roots after a sojourn in tech…