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…
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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…
Thomas More University is subject of Behringer-Crawford’s NKY History Hour with Dave Schroeder
Thomas More University has undergone numerous transformations since its founding a century ago. Begun as a teachers’ college for women…
City of Covington welcomes newest police officer, Devyn Harris, who is ‘coming home’
Covington’s newest police officer is “coming home.” Devyn Harris, a Covington native and a graduate of Holy Cross High School,…
Beth Davisson: Vaccine is here; time to rebuild economy, doubling down on criminal justice reform
As Kentuckians begin to receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s getting easier to think about the road…
Beshear reports 2,319 new COVID cases, 26 deaths (8 in NKY); explains next vaccination phases
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,319 new COVID cases, the highest ever for a Monday, and 26 deaths — and a…
Kentucky by Heart: Cataloging Kentucky book collection offers nostalgic walk down memory lane
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I‘m currently cataloging my sizeable Kentucky book collection, which stretches around me on the shelves…
Kentucky’s Thomas Massie is one of seven conservatives who won’t object to electoral votes
Staff report Kentucky’s Rep. Thomas Massie is one of seven conservative House Republicans who said they would not join an…
CovCath opens season with 71-46 win over Dixie Heights; Highlands knocks off Ashland Blazer
NKyTribune staff Three-time defending 9th Region champion Covington Catholic opened the season Monday night with a convincing 71-46 win at…
Play ball: Alternative Baseball Organization hopes to start teams for autistic players; needs volunteers
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Baseball is iconic. It is an American family tradition. There is something about the game…