Art Lander’s Outdoors: 20 years after first proposal Green River National Wildlife Refuge now a reality
Almost 20 years after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) first published a proposal for a national wildlife refuge…
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Dr. Niket Sonpal: How to avoid holiday heartburn by making these right food choices
Even if you’re not a “foodie” most people look forward to indulging in the culinary delights of holiday time between…
Fabulous Furs, Hotel Covington mark anniversaries at 30 & 3; Salyers make ‘Covington a special place’
More than 250 people gathered at Hotel Covington for the 30 & Three Celebration honoring the 30th anniversary of Donna…
New assistant city manager from Oak Ridge, Tennessee hired with former Covington mayor’s help
More than 140 people applied to be Covington’s new assistant city manager. When the process was over, the candidate who…
NKU Foundation names Michele Hargis to board, confers emeritus status to longtime members
The Northern Kentucky University Foundation welcomed Michele Hargis to its Board of Directors and bestowed emeritus status to two longtime…
Mark your calendar for holiday fun: 54th annual Old Washington’s Frontier Christmas in Maysville
Old Washington’s 53rd Frontier Christmas in Maysville will be December 7-8. It features six 18th-19th history museums, all free. There…
Northern Kentucky Young Professionals host holiday party at Braxton Barrel House Dec. 5, will help DCCH
The Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) group is hosting its second annual holiday party on Thursday, December 5 at the…
Report: Health insurance costs taking larger share of middle-class incomes, costs grow faster than wages
Many working families are spending more of their incomes on health care, a new Commonwealth Fund report finds. According to…
U.S. DOT awards $30.4M in funds to three local government applicants endorsed by KYTC
NKyTribune staff The Bourbon County Fiscal Court, Taylor County Fiscal Court and City of Paducah are the recipients of competitive…
Bright future for Turfway Park, now owned by Churchill Downs Inc., begins with Holiday Meet
While construction of Turfway Park’s new facility won’t begin until the spring of 2020, changes that herald a bright future…
Beechwood looking to end losing streak against Mayfield in semifinal round of football playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Mayfield has been a major roadblock in the postseason playoffs for Northern Kentucky high…
College basketball notebook: Thomas More men earn national ranking; Ohmer excels at Georgetown (Ky.)
NKyTribune staff The Thomas More men’s basketball team is ranked No. 23 in the NAIA national poll, which was released on…
Former Ryland Heights Mayor ‘Bob’ Miller dies at 80, services Friday in Latonia
James Robert “Bob” Miller Sr, age 80, of Ryland Heights, passed away on Sunday, November 24 at his home. He…
Covington hires assistant city manager, $5.5M ROAD iD, ICON Marketing investment deal approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Bruce Applegate said he immediately felt the sense of community, and it was one of…
Grant of up to $12M for behavioral health services to focus on Kentucky families in child welfare system
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has received a four-year federal grant of up to $3 million…
Unemployment falls in 85 KY counties in October over last year; three NKY counties have low rates
Unemployment rates fell in 85 Kentucky counties between October 2018 and October 2019, rose in 24 and stayed the same…
NKY Chamber of Commerce December Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on riverfront development
On Tuesday, December 10, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs ‘N Issues: Riverfront Development. Local leaders will…
New Council on Postsecondary Education data report assesses college outcomes by county
The newest addition to the Council on Postsecondary Education’s Data Center is an interactive tool that evaluates the success of…
Wessels family donates 11 acres near existing biking and hiking trails in Devou Park to City of Fort Wright
The family of Ben and Agnes Wessels, through its real-estate development company, has donated more than 11 acres of pristine…
Entertainment District to open in Bellevue; patrons can walk in district with alcoholic beverages
The City of Bellevue is adding a little more holiday cheer to its annual Fairfield Avenue Christmas Walk this weekend…
UK and UofL to meet in season finale on football field Saturday with annual bragging rights at stake
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The stakes will be high when Kentucky and Louisville meet Saturday in the season finale…
Richard Nelson: Humility is the recipe for a peaceful Thanksgiving conversation (start with gratitude)
Our homes will soon be filled with the aroma of roast turkey wafting through the kitchen and dinner tables decked…