Kentucky by Heart: The tulip poplar, Kentucky’s state tree, traveled circuitous path to the state
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In recent columns, we’ve looked at Kentucky state symbols for the bird, which is the…
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Public Service Commission opens case to explore development of nuclear energy in Kentucky
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) opened a case providing an opportunity for stakeholders in the Commonwealth to discuss concerns…
The Carnegie kicks off ’25-26 season with award-winning musical The Color Purple
The Carnegie kicks off its 2025-26 musical theatre season with THE COLOR PURPLE, running June 27 – July 6. Based…
Our Rich History: John Franklin Pennington’s story is one of hope, patriotism, courage and success
We’re celebrating ten years of Our Rich History. You can browse and read any of the past columns, from the…
Freedom Center celebrates Juneteenth with Jubilee street festival and free museum admission
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is once again turning Freedom Way into a street festival to celebrate freedom. The…
Road report: KYTC District 6 advices projects in three NKY counties this week — drive carefully
Staff report KYTC District 6 is advising drivers of the following projects to be taking place in NKY this week…
CBC monthly luncheon program to feature SparkHaus, NKY’s new entrepreneurship hub
Staff report Something special is coming to the corner of Covington’s Madison Avenue and 8th St. In early August. The…
Prysmian closes acquisition of Channell, positioning itself as leading provider of FTTH solutions
Prysmian has completed the acquisition of Channell Commercial Corporation, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of thermoplastic enclosures and fiber management solutions,…
‘No Kings,’ say Kentuckians who turned out for nationwide day of protest
By Liam Niemeyer and Jamie Lucke Kentucky Lantern Thousands of Kentuckians turned out Saturday in cities large and small to…
Three more counties, in Western Kentucky, added to state’s Chronic Wasting Disease site
New Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) surveillance measures are now in effect for three Western Kentucky counties, Henderson, Union and Webster,…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Cousin Walter, his nurse, and the sweetest coincidence
“Coincidence is when God chooses to remain anonymous.” Albert Einstein It was on Christmas Day, 1990 when Cousin Walter in…
The River: Search for officers on revived steamer JULIA BELLE SWAIN — now NASHVILLE — a refreshing sight
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education approves undergraduate fee increase during June meeting
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today At its June meeting, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) board approved a recommendation…
City of Covington to offer eco-friendly e-waste disposal event Saturday at Holmes High School
Saturday brings the perfect opportunity to finally get rid of those burdensome “electronic, paper and foam items in a way…
Warmer weather brings out mosquitoes — here are some tips to combat them and protect yourself
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Now that we are in the hot weather season, it’s time to take steps to…
Government briefs: News from Park Hills, Florence, Lakeside Park, Elsmere, Covington, Kenton County, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills city council meetings will now start at 6 p.m. instead…
Stateline: Measles cases are in 34 states, including Kentucky; North Dakota now the focus
By Tim Henderson Stateline As super-contagious measles continues to spread and nears a six-year U.S. record, cases in its original…
Experts say move to cut energy assistance program will be a deadly blow for Eastern Kentucky
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Thousands of Kentucky families face utility disconnections this summer, and the latest budget reconciliation…
NKY Chamber annual Golf Outing and Clinic set for Aug. 7 at Golf Courses of Kenton County
Swing into action this summer with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Golf Outing and Clinic from 7:30 a.m….
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Happy Father’s Day, National Guard, NOAA, road construction
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Couple from California is first to paddle Ohio River Way as it becomes a National Water Trail
Lea and Chris set out from Portsmouth, Ohio, expecting to paddle, unplug, and spend time in the small towns tucked…
Closure postponed on Clay Wade Bailey Bridge; to start on June 18 and be completed by June 30
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a new schedule for a closure of the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge…