The Man Scout: A family legend, a fortuitous ricochet and a hard lesson in appreciating risks we create
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune I’ll never forget my first gun. It was beautiful and powerful, and I can…
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Keven Moore: Ho, ho, ho, Santa Claus is on his way and doesn’t want to bring the virus along
A few days ago, our nation’s leading infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, declared that Santa Claus was exempt from…
11 hospitals have their promised vaccines, including St. E.; Beshear reports 2,898 cases, 23 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all 11 health facilities identified to receive initial shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have confirmed…
Civic, community leaders from across state celebrate Leadership Kentucky Class of 2020 virtual graduation
Five Northern Kentuckians were among the 40 civic and community leaders from across the Commonweal who graduated from the Leadership…
Bill Straub: McConnell relents on ‘President-elect Biden’ but his Ky. Senate colleague cause problem
Is there a more appropriate cover boy for the modern Republican Party – that toxic conglomeration of fabulists, conspiracy mongers,…
Brent Spence Bridge: Rounding third, heading for home with final pouring of concrete; Dec. 23 opening
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary (KYTC) Jim Gray said the anticipated final pouring of new concrete signals the final stretch of…
Owen County Schools get Durr Foundation grant to create Virtual Computer Science Career Academy
A $150,000 grant over three years from the R. C. Durr Foundation will create a Virtual Computer Science Career Academy…
Battle-tested Beechwood meets top-ranked Lexington Christian for Class 2A state championship on Friday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Start by combining a rugged schedule with talented football players. Add an accomplished coaching…
Dr. Deborah Birx meets with Gov. Beshear, says state in dangerous stage, needs to improve testing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear met with Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus…
Covington approves study for riverfront, former IRS site; passes hazmat resolution, honors Bowman
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The first step is complete. Calling it a “significant step forward” for the project and…
NKU School of Social Work’s Dr. Suk-hee Kim receives 2020 CORSW Community Impact Award
Dr. Suk-hee Kim, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at Northern Kentucky University, has been selected as…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare gets vaccine for front-line staff; Beshear reports 2,946 new cases, 15 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that seven more Kentucky hospitals — including St. Elizabeth Healthcare Edgewood — received shipments of the…
Horizon Community Funds announces grant cycle for $50K in funds to be awarded in summer 2021
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky will award $50,000 from its Community Impact Fund in 2021 and is seeking letters…
Southbank Partners names new board leadership; Ray Beil, founder, long-time chair, steps down
Southbank Partners, the community and economic development organization for Northern Kentucky’s river cities, will have new board leadership in 2021….
‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Netflix film has deep Kentucky connections, including NKY author of the book
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky New Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit” is encouraging a new generation of chess enthusiasts –…
Transportation leaders discuss need for more infrastructure funding to spur economic growth
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky In a recent webinar and transportation update hosted by Kentuckians for Better Transportation (KBT), eight…
Sen. John Schickel: Remembering my friendship with Governor Julian Carroll, a remarkable public servant
I have known Julian Carroll for a long time. At the stroke of midnight on December 31, the curtain will…
Horizon’s The 410 giving circle awards $16,000 grant to the Learning Grove’s Young Families Program
The 2020 cohort of The 410, a Northern Kentucky giving circle hosted by Horizon Community Funds, has selected Learning Grove…
NKU’s Böhm named Horizon League Freshman of the Week; Thomas More women defeat Indiana Wesleyan
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University’s David Böhm has been named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week. Böhm, a 6-foot-9…
Motorists in NKY should be prepared for light snow during Wednesday morning commute
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews will report to duty in the early morning hours…
NKU’s Six@Six lecture series tonight: Dr. Childs breaks down violence against African Americans
Northern Kentucky University’s Six@Six community lecture series continues with Dr. David J. Childs breaking down how the deaths and violence…
Ken Butler is fighting back — with new store, new location and drive-thru for Florence Jimmy John’s
Franchise owner Ken Butler is fighting back against the COVID downturn by opening a brand-new Jimmy John in a new…