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…
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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…
The Man Scout: Frugality and poor planning can easily get in the way of a scout’s winter preparedness
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune There’s snow in the 10-day forecast, which is great news because that means we’ll…
Bill Straub: There are lies, real lies, silent lies, hallucinations and fabrications — and Rand Paul
It is obvious that the Republican Party has been stricken with a strange and exotic disease that leads to hallucinations…
Stock Yards Bank & Trust acquires Kentucky Bank, expanding big services, community-bank approach
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Company, which has offices in Northern Kentucky, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire…
Deadline is Jan. 31 to submit letter of intent for Horizon Community Funds Community Impact Fund
The deadline is approaching for letters of intent for Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky awards totaling $50,000 from its…
Beshear reports 2,423 cases, 47 deaths, lower positivity (9.35%); says feds increase vaccine supply
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,423 cases and 47 deaths — and a positivity rate of 9.35%. He also reminded Kentuckians…
NKU standout Warrick named Horizon League Freshman of the Week for fifth time this season
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky’s Marques Warrick has been named the Horizon League Freshman of the Week for the fifth time…