People of NKY: Caroline Burns may be a nerd, but she’s full of fun with a love of teaching and science
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter “We were just a big group of nerds sitting around, talking about science.” This is…
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The 410 announces first round of grants for NKY $10,000 in funding to be awarded in December
The 410, Horizon Community Funds’ newest giving circle, is kicking off the grantmaking process on October 1. Members of The…
SD1 to terminate $6.2 million loan agreement with Boone County for Hebron sewer system upgrades
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court Tuesday evening approved a resolution to terminate a $6.2…
Mermaids coming to Newport Aquarium, will swim with stingrays for the first time, in Mermaid Cove
Mermaids are swimming into Newport Aquarium September 28 – October 14. For the first time ever, guests will get to…
KY Chamber of Commerce launches program to help small businesses manage health care costs
With health care costs hitting small employers particularly hard, many Kentucky organizations have found themselves struggling to offer health benefits…
Public invited to give input on foster care system at CFCRB regional forum today in Covington
The public is invited to a regional community forum today in Covington to discuss improving outcomes for Kentucky children and…
Go vote, Kentucky! Deadline to register is Monday, October 7; Election Day is Tuesday, November 5
As the November 5 election approaches there is still time to register to vote and to have your voice heard….
Melissa Martin: Love can overcome hate, light can drive out darkness — and we are the answer
“No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion….
FC Cincinnati to celebrate fans with Fan Appreciation activities, including scavenger hunt, this week
On Sunday, Sept. 29, during its game against Orlando City SC – and in the week leading up to the game…
Kentucky Speedway, in partnership with the USO, dedicates a POW/MIA Chair of Honor
Kentucky Speedway, in partnership with the USO, today dedicated a POW/MIA Chair of Honor, which is a permanent tribute to…
Covington BID has reached half-way point on petition to establish downtown improvement district
The effort led by the Covington Business Council and downtown Covington business owners to create a Business Improvement District (BID)…
OEA report emphasizes need to reform Kentucky’s career and technical education system
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher A report from the Office of Education Accountability (OEA) underscores the importance of the work…
Newport board meeting highlighted by retirement of key staffer, promotions of eight policemen
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The retirement by a key staff person in the fire department and the promotions of…
GEAR UP Kentucky to kick off at EKU; CPE to administer program that includes Covington schools
On Wednesday, Sept. 25, approximately 400 7th-12th-graders from Bourbon County and Paris Independent schools will converge in Brock Auditorium at…
‘Give Where You Live’ awards speedy gifts to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Lucky Tale Rescue
Nearly 60 strangers and friends alike gathered at Bircus Brewing to give $6,000 to a local charity in a process…
Kentucky by Heart: Bourbon County native painted vivid picture of Eastern Ky. life through his novels
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Even for those outside our state, the two novels, The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come,…
School health coalition to promote policies, programs and practices aimed at improving children’s health
A new, statewide coalition that will work collectively to improve children’s health in the school setting has been established by…
Ark Encounter to host finals of National Bible Bee Competition at the new Answers Center
This year the National Bible Bee Competition (NBBC) finals and awards ceremony will take place at the huge new Answers…
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages on exceptionalism through community involvement
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa What is a community? Communities can include our…
Population grows at Prisoners Lake; State delivers 3,250 redear sunfish through FINs program
Anglers will now have a better chance of watching their bobbers bounce and their corks careen at Prisoners Lake in…
Covington property tax payments due by Oct. 15; city keeps rate the same for 3rd year in row
Property tax bills have been sent to Covington residents and payment is due by midnight Oct. 15. Residents have five…
Our Rich History: An open invitation to help us celebrate Newport’s 225th anniversary
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 1 of a series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” What does…