Former Highlands football star, UK assistant John Schlarman dead at age 45 after battle with cancer
By Susan Lax University of Kentucky John Schlarman, a native of Fort Thomas and an assistant coach for the University…
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The Man Scout: Amateur bladesmithing with the pros of History channel’s ‘Forged in Fire’ (Pt. I)
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune I was five minutes into my latest Man Scout adventure when I realized I…
KDA partners with other organizations to administer grant to help veterans enter agriculture field
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is partnering with other agriculture organizations in administering a federal grant directed to establish and…
State’s highest-ever daily cases total — 2,700 — and 14 deaths lead Beshear to warn ‘state is in danger’
Gov. Andy Beshear warned every Kentuckian that they must take the pandemic more seriously in order to protect themselves, their…
Now more than ever, Kentucky restaurants need your support and business — here’s how you can help
By Dan Liebman Special to NKyTribune The National Restaurant Association estimates that by the end of the year, roughly 100,000…
Bill Straub: Listen closely to Beethoven’s Eroica, Mitch; recall he ripped away dedication to Napoleon
The world this year is justly celebrating the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth. One of the pieces one is likely…
Thomas More University honors veterans with ceremony, dedication of flag pole, and student essays
Thomas More University held a ceremony in observance of Veterans Day outside the Center for Adult and Professional Education (CAPE)…
Read Ready Covington to kick off Mayor’s Challenge for school kids; runs Nov. 16 through Dec. 31
It’s said that reading supercharges the imagination. For Covington schoolchildren over the next few months, it could energize their piggybanks…
Cincinnati attorney J. David Rosenberg makes historic $20M gift to UK’s College of Law
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky Growing up in Lexington, J. David Rosenberg learned about the power of education to…
Brent Spence, Suspension Bridge closed, traffic diverted; Knockelmann declares State of Emergency
Local traffic is at best a “nightmare” as the local drivers as well as heavy pass-through traffic has been re-routed…
NKU men sign Highlands standout Vinson, Bowling Green star Mason; Norse women add four recruits
NKyTribune staff Highlands High School standout Sam Vinson signed a national letter of intent with Northern Kentucky University on Wednesday….
Three years after making commitment, Simon Kenton softball star Krohman officially signs with Illinois
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor It’s not unusual in this era for athletes in high school to make a…
Jason Glass: November a time to bring attention to prevalence of homeless youth in Kentucky
November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, a time for us to bring attention to the prevalence of homeless youth…
Never Underestimate You! New campaign promotes Work Ready Kentucky Scholarships for adults
Never Underestimate You! That’s the mantra behind a new campaign for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, an effort to boost…
Tribune’s NEWSMAKER event goes virtual, celebrates five superstar headliners; online auction live now
The NKyTribune’s annual NEWSMAKER event is going virtual this year – celebrating five extraordinary superstar headliners — and starting today…
Covington, SD1 close to agreement on stormwater; discuss community cats, surplus property, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Mayor Joe Meyer waited until the very end of a lengthy caucus commission meeting to…
State Budget Director: October General Fund receipts in Kentucky rise 3.0 percent in past year
State Budget Director John Hicks reported Tuesday that October’s General Fund receipts rose 3.0 percent, or $27.7 million, over last…
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recognizes four NKY Community Award recipients
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is celebrating the work of four members/member organizations with the presentation of its…
Erlanger Public Works Operations Director Wilson retires; ‘led by example,’ respected by co-workers
Dale Wilson, a 20-year veteran of the Erlanger Public Works Department, including serving as the department’s Operations Director for the…
Veteran Terry Flannery looked to find his place after serving in military and he found it in making things
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Sitting in his high school Senior English class on September 11, 2001, Terry Flannery watched…
Beshear, NKY Health warn of ‘dangerous time’; offer Thanksgiving guidance, warn of big gatherings
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky families to be safe this Thanksgiving, especially in light of the newest federal report for…
Former Scott HS standout off to torrid start at Georgetown (Ky.); Thomas More game postponed
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Former Scott High School basketball star Jake Ohmer is scoring points in bunches for…