Billy Reed: Kobe Bryant owned the air; he soared — until a helicopter crash brought him down
It is ironic that Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash because the air was his second home. In every…
Read More
Billy Reed, legendary Kentucky sportswriter and journalist, joins NKyTribune team as sports columnist
Legendary sportswriter Billy Reed is joining the NKyTribune’s strong stable of experienced journalists as a weekly columnist writing on all…
UK’s freshman Tyrese Maxey steps forward to help Wildcats fend off gritty Vandy, 71-62, at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today John Calipari isn’t letting up on Tyrese Maxey. “He told me at the beginning of…
Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance holds first 1NKY Summit Series, reporting on its primary initiatives
The Northern Kentucky Regional Alliance, in partnership with Northern Kentucky’s growth organizations, held its 1NKY Summit Series quarterly update recently….
Keven Moore: Be careful with cozy space heater, check it out, use cautiously to prevent home fires
Did you know that half of the home heating fires are reported during December, January, and February? We are in…
Addicted and recovered, Matt Peterson writes story of path to and from drugs, says there are ‘successes’
Matt Peterson was hit by a van when he was 11 years old. To manage the pain, he was given…
St. Elizabeth opens new Epilepsy Monitoring Unit to help those living with challenges of the disease
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has opened an Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) to expand care to people in Northern Kentucky living with…
Bill Straub: Which side are you on? Who you going to believe? Sounds like the start of a sad song
There’s an old labor song emanating out of the Harlan County Wars of the 1930s, popularized by the great Pete…
Moira Weir named president and CEO of United Way of Greater Cincinnati; extensive experience in region
United Way of Greater Cincinnati has named Moira Weir, a seasoned non-profit professional with extensive service to the community, as…
Dept. of Financial Institutions offers tips to protect personal data and avoid scams, fraud, identity theft
The Public Protection Cabinet’s Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) reminds Kentuckians about the importance of protecting personal data to avoid…
HUFF Realty, non-profit Urban Community Developers to transform Mainstrasse properties
HUFF Realty has partnered with non-profit Urban Community Developers, Inc. (UCDI) to build new market-rate, for-sale homes on vacant lots…
Rotary Club of Florence is accepting applications for Teacher of the Year, nominations due by March 6
The Rotary Club of Florence is accepting applications for Teacher of the Year. The recipients will be celebrated at its…
Sites lighting up on KentuckyWired; Northern Kentucky locations among the first in the state
KentuckyWired, the state-run project constructing high-speed fiber-optic infrastructure to every Kentucky county, has begun connecting government offices in the northern…
Battaglia’s Turfway Park selections for Thursday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. THURSDAY, JANUARY 30,…
OKI presents first of ‘Much in Common’ series at Kenton County Administration Building Thursday
“Much in Common” is a new initiative by OKI to bring regional leaders together to discuss collaborative strategies to improve…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part two looks at events, infrastructure, neighborhood investment
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. The second installment of this two-part series…
Turfway Park closed today, expected to reopen for simulcasting, live racing Thursday
Due to unexpected repairs to its grandstand heating system, Turfway Park will be closed for simulcasting today, Wednesday, Jan. 29….
Covington shelter ordinance gets first reading; mayor-penned pension resolution goes to governor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about moving forward, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer says. Yes, there are amendments that have…
Region’s first potential cases of coronavirus reported at Miami University: CDC says risk remains low
NKyTribune staff Earlier today, Miami University Student Health Services notified the Butler County General Health District (BCGHD) of two possible…
Commentary: Family farmers speak out against family separation bill, other impacts of SB1
By Ben Abell & Bree Pearsall CFA farmers We are Ben Abell and Bree Pearsall, a husband and wife team…
NKU announces 2020 Innovation Challenge winners; 133 submissions for campus community competition
Northern Kentucky University has announced the winners of its 2020 Innovation Challenge, a proposal competition for the campus to pitch…
Now, for a little fun, you can name this new species of crayfish to support ‘Kentucky Wild;’ clock is ticking
The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is offering a unique opportunity to name a new species through an…