NKU men play host to Tennessee Tech on Thursday night; Norse women meet Bowling Green at noon
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky returns to action Thursday night as Tennessee Tech visits BB&T Arena at 6 p.m. NKU is…
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Highlands athletic director thanks Weinrich for ‘steadfast commitment’ and dedication to program
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Highlands High School athletic director Wes Caldwell issued the following statement Wednesday regarding the…
AAA: National gas price average edges upward after Thanksgiving; Kentucky goes up a penny
Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the national gas price average has edged upward. At $2.12, it is two cents more than…
IT Supply Solutions to invest $1.9M to grow in Independence, will create 15 new full-time jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated IT Supply Solutions on the company’s nearly $1.9 million planned expansion in Kenton County, which is…
Mayor, city staff to meet with transportation cabinet regarding truck traffic, hazardous materials
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It seems all the members of the Covington Commission have heard it, with the Mayor…
Struggling UK gets ‘punked’ by No. 7 Kansas in 65-62 loss; Wildcats (1-2) suffer second straight defeat
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky head coach John Calipari praised Kansas for its ability to defeat the Wildcats on…
MedQuest student’s practice sonography leads to life-saving discovery of staff member’s heart ailment
By Berry Craig Special to NKyTribune One Lexington man has something extra to be thankful for this week – his…
Jan Hillard: Healing our national fragmentation; turning to rural communities
As President-elect Biden comes into office, he will undoubtedly seek ways to unify our politically divided country. He often speaks…
Faith Community Pharmacy, only charitable pharmacy in NKY, fills a critical need for prescriptions
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Faith Community Pharmacy is filling a great need for Northern Kentuckians, providing prescription medications at…
No sugar-coating here: Beshear reports worst ever numbers — 4,151 new cases and 41 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s worst ever COVID-19 report by virtually every measure. He reported 4,151 new cases and…
Success against the odds: From aging out of foster care to UK College of Social Work graduate
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Can you recall a time when you felt the odds were stacked against you?…
University of Kentucky freezes tuition and fees for spring semester to ‘support student success’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky tuition and fees will remain frozen for the spring semester. “During the…
Akron women build big lead in second half, hold off late NKU rally for 70-60 win on Tuesday night
NKyTribune staff Jordyn Dawson and Rachel Martindale scored 17 points apiece as Akron posted a 70-60 victory over visiting Northern Kentucky…
Weinrich out as football head coach at Highlands; posted 51-36 record in seven seasons
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor After compiling a 51-36 record in seven seasons, Brian Weinrich is out as the…
Clarke, Kentucky shift attention to showdown with No. 7 Kansas after stunning loss to Richmond
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Terrence Clarke doesn’t think it will take much for Kentucky to get back on track…
Newport announces COVID-19 financial assistance for local businesses — grants up to $1,000
The City of Newport has launched a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program to provide grants of up to $1,000 to assist…
State expected to get 38K doses of vaccine by mid-December, as Beshear reports 2,124 cases, 12 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), said the state is…
Rick Hulefeld: Covington kids can take ‘Footsteps to Brilliance’ thanks to city’s Read Ready program
Not all innovations have a real impact. But some do. This is one of those. Covington has issued the Mayor’s…
Snowfighters on duty for first winter event — rain, snow, freezing temperatures; drivers, be prepared
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews were prepared for the first winter weather event for…
Herzog Jewelers, 98, moves to third generation and glitzy new location; Joe Koester still watching
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Joe Koester runs down the list in his mind. Two world wars. Some pandemics. A…
Kentucky by Heart: ‘Old Photos’ Facebook pages offer nostalgic look back at people and places
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist A while back, I came across a cool Facebook group page called Old Photos of…
Nancye Moncrief Phillips, 78, noted local reporter, died Sunday after battle with rare brain lymphoma
Nancye Moncrief Phillips, a well-known Kentucky and Cincinnati newspaper reporter, died Sunday at the age of 78. She was a…