NKU breaks ground on student housing project; five-story development scheduled to open in 2021
Northern Kentucky University has broken ground on a new residential building, the first student housing construction on campus since 2003….
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Kentucky, Notre Dame to resume basketball rivalry this season; Irish to visit Rupp Arena on Dec. 12
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky has renewed its rivalry with Notre Dame on the basketball court. The two storied…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A distinctive seasonal visitor, the brown thrasher is often found along roadsides
Driving Kentucky’s rural backroads during the spring and early summer it’s not uncommon to see this distinctively-marked brown bird darting…
NKY has 19 new COVID cases, state has 113 cases, 9 deaths; Beshear reports on unemployment, parks
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 19 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,183 total…
KHSAA Board of Control votes to gradually resume high school sports activities during June
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The first steps to resume Kentucky high school sports amid the coronavirus pandemic were…
New report shows small businesses are optimistic about reopening, empowered by digital tools
A report released by the Connected Commerce Council (3C), in partnership with Google and conducted by LRWGreenberg, finds small businesses…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare implements new expanded visitor guidelines for all its hospitals
As healthcare services and community begin to reopen in a phased approach, St. Elizabeth has reviewed and updated visitor guidelines…
Racing Commission approves Keeneland’s request to conduct spectator-free racing five days in July
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s Race Dates Committee on Wednesday approved Keeneland’s request to conduct…
Redwood celebrates 67th anniversary quietly, but its impact on NKY lives reverberates in big way
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “People don’t laugh at each other; they laugh with each other. There’s this genuine heartfelt…
NKY has 14 new COVID cases, 8 deaths; state has 127 cases; Beshear reorganizing ethics commission
As of Wednesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 14 additional cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths in Northern Kentucky….
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims honored with award for ‘tireless revitalization work’
Newport Assistant City Manager Larisa Sims has been honored by the Greater Cincinnati Chapter of the American Society for Public…
Interact for Change awards $20,000 in scholarships for local students pursuing careers in health care
To support local students in their pursuit of careers in health care, InterAct for Change recently awarded a total of…
House Democrat leaders call for House Republican leaders to begin formal censure of Rep. Maddox
At a Capitol Annex press conference Wednesday afternoon, House Democratic Leaders Joni Jenkins, Derrick Graham and Angie Hatton called for…
Bill Straub: Be prepared, ‘fanning the flames and condemning the fire’ has just gotten started
There was some strange fruit hanging from a tree on the grounds of the state Capitol in the hours before…
Louisville basketball standout Nwora working out in gym, preparing for upcoming NBA Draft
By Kenny Klein University of Louisville While many have been stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, University of Louisville…
More than 100,000 Kentucky voters successfully apply online for absentee ballot as of Tuesday
Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that as if early Tuesday afternoon, 100,000 registered Kentucky voters have taken advantage…
City of Covington approves new building purchase for Public Works and Barb Cook Park redevelopment
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Last week was National Public Works Week, and Tuesday, the City of Covington came through…
NKY Young Professionals name 2020 Next Generation Leader Award finalists; winners named July 16
Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) announces the 2020 Next Generation Leader Award (NGLA) finalists. These individuals have been selected by…
Reopening when not quite ready to thwart COVID-19 means managing risk; four types, health expert writes
No state “has met the metrics to safely reopen,” so the nation “needs to move to the public health strategy…
Newport Board of Education approves college tuition reimbursement of up to $18,000 for teachers
Teachers will receive college tuition reimbursement of nearly $20,000 under a new benefit enacted by the Newport Board of Education….
Behringer-Crawford Museum offers ‘NKY History Hour’ on Ludlow Lagoon with Dave Schroeder
Author, historian and Executive Director of the Kenton County Public Library Dave Schroeder will discuss the Ludlow Lagoon in Behringer-Crawford…
So there’s a pandemic and you’re quarantined? This mom says if you’re stuck at home it’s time for a party
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “What I want to do is inspire other people to have fun at home because…