BB Riverboats to resume Ohio River cruises this weekend — with social-distancing policies in place
BB Riverboats, which has been closed since March 16 because of COVID-19, will resume its cruises on the Ohio River…
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Dr. Mark Evers: Kentuckians should make regular checkups, cancer screenings a priority
With COVID-19 dominating the headlines, it’s easy to forget – understandably – about many of the other actions we should…
NKY has 20 COVID cases, 4 deaths; state has 260 cases, 12 deaths; Beshear rolls out contact tracing
As of Monday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 20 additional cases of COVID-19 and four deaths in Northern Kentucky….
Kentucky by Heart: Tiny Wickliffe community has a lot of ‘Hart’ and many treasured souls
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Wickliffe, Kentucky, sets along the Mississippi River, a couple miles from where the Ohio River…
Angela Crawford assumes new role at TMU to expand digital, graduate and professional programs
Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo has announced Dr. Angela Crawford has accepted a new role with the university…
Veteran patrol officer Charles Beil returns to duty in Covington and is sworn in by Mayor Meyer
The Covington Police Department welcomed back a familiar face when Charles W. Beil III was sworn in by Mayor Joe…
UK assistant coach Joel Justus ‘coming into his own,’ earns national respect on ESPN listing
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Joel Justus is gaining respect from his peers as one of the top assistant…
UK fires four cheerleading coaches after three-month investigation into hazing allegations
NKyTribune staff The University of Kentucky fired four cheerleading coaches on Monday after a three-month investigation found the coaching staff…
Rick and Danielle Mendenhall and their two children expand their family by three; Skype adoption today
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor As a youngster growing up with a single mom and three sisters, Danielle Mendenhall knew…
Fidelity Investments steps up to provide 500 meals a day to Freestore Food Bank, expands workplace giving
Fidelity Investments is stepping up to support the communities in the Tri-State area by providing 500 prepared meals a day…
Whayne Herriford: Coping with COVID-19 — mental health is our ability to adapt to change
One of the measures of mental health is our ability to adapt to change. And we’ve certainly had the opportunity…
UK Hall of Famer, former All-American Rodger Bird dead at age 76; played for Oakland Raiders in AFL
University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Famer Rodger Bird, an All-America halfback and member of a legendary family of Wildcats,…
Rob and Lauren Hudson: Letter of Common Ground about taxes and spending
Letters for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa In prior letters we wrote about how and…
Before ‘Zoom’ became a noun, retired Beechwood principal was Kentucky’s distance learning pioneer
By Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky While video conferencing apps like Zoom and Google Meet are the talk of 2020,…
Forest Service announces reopening schedule for Daniel Boone National Forest, Red River Gorge
The Daniel Boone National Forest will begin reopening recreation sites in June using a site-by-site approach, including assessment of facility…
Our Rich History: The spirit of our German Heritage lives on through Newport’s Turnverein, closed in 1936
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Part 27 of our series: Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky Today the building…
Inspired by teachers, NKU basketball standout Emmy Souder aims to make impact through education
By Chloe Smith NKU Athletics Communications In addition to juggling a hectic schedule of classes, practices and games, Northern Kentucky…
The River: How a riverman almost had a gig in the TV production industry — and first met George Clooney
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Billy Reed: Can’t wait for ‘Play Ball!’ even for half a season and dreaming of Reds fulfilling their potential
When last we heard from the Cincinnati Reds – you remember them, right? – they were playing spring-training games, working…
County Health Rankings show largest shifts in middle rankings; Boone, Campbell rate among best in state
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The latest County Health Rankings report for Kentucky shows little change in the top…
NKY Community Action Commission accepting applications for assistance with home energy bills
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission is now taking applications for an added spring open…
Commentary: Kentucky’s research universities — UK and UofL — answering the call now and for the future
By Neeli Bendapudi and Eli Capilouto When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the Commonwealth this spring, Kentucky’s research universities – the…