Our Rich History: Newport High School, the oldest operating high school in Kentucky
By Roger VonStrohe Special to NKyTribune Part 34 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” In 1795, Newport was…
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AAA urges motorists to take every precaution to avoid car breakdowns in summertime heat
When the mercury in the thermometer goes up, so does the call volume for AAA emergency roadside service, so AAA…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Non-native mussel, aquatic vegetation have become common in Kentucky waters
A non-native mussel and three species of non-native aquatic vegetation have become established in Kentucky’s major lakes. Zebra Mussels endanger…
As July 4 approaches, KYTC reminds Kentucky motorists that ‘Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving’
This Independence Day, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind drivers…
Analysis: Unfortunately, to mask or not to mask is the question for our time; choices rife with symbolism
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor Scientific fact can be cold and inconvenient. Viral protection is related to wearing a…
Horizon Community Funds awards four Community Impact grants to nonprofits providing critical services
Horizon Community Funds will immediately deploy $50,000 across four nonprofits for their work in Northern Kentucky, through its Community Impact…
Operation Dry Water in effect over the holiday — so remember, impaired boating leads to deaths
Conservation officers with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources will join law enforcement agencies across the nation for…
Kentucky by Heart: Amid horrors of racial intolerance in post-Civil War Ky., some stood and said ‘no more’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist In an attempt to further educate myself on the roots of today’s social/racial unrest, particularly…
State sets up in-person services by appointment for those seeking unemployment services, adds offices
People can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services that will be offered beginning today to assist Kentuckians while…
UK kinesiology professor writes own textbook to help students; encourages physical activity for all
By Amanda Nelson University of Kentucky Students majoring in kinesiology-exercise science at the University of Kentucky often begin their program…
Our Rich History: Edward Ziegler remembers his Uncle Vincent, a soldier and family almost forgotten
Part 33 in the series, ‘Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020’ By Edward Ziegler Special to NKyTribune Whether it’s Veteran’s…
Police enforcement blitz against aggressive driving on I-75 in Kenton County coming again Sunday
Police officers conducted an enforcement blitz against aggressive driving on the I-75 corridor in Kenton County on June 16. This…
Budgeting in ever-swirling environment; pandemic, other pressures made complex task more so
Second of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. It made one’s head whirl. As Covington officials labored…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The yellow bass is a small, underappreciated species, but makes a tasty meal
This underappreciated native fish species is usually an incidental bycatch, most often taken by crappie anglers casting or drifting small…
A closer look at numbers detail in City of Covington’s ‘miracle’ $149M budget; it moves the city forward
First of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. Design for a dog park. A new home…
Secretary of State says voting results will be delayed until June 30, because of mail-in ballots
“Under normal circumstances, the State Board of Elections receives and reports all preliminary election results on election night,” said Secretary…
Our Rich History: Hillside suburb of Newport, Clifton, agreed to be annexed in 1935, in Great Depression
By Margo Warminski Special to NKyTribune Part 32 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” “In the late…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces road updates, traffic delays for District 6 highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
Federal indictments returned against seven from civil unrest in Louisville, more expected
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Federal indictments have been returned against more than a half-dozen people, stemming from civil unrest…
Letters to editor: Kara Gebhart Uhl on why Charles Booker; Kimberly Luse on why Amy McGrath
(Editor’s note: Kentucky’s primary election is Tuesday, June 23. See details about voting here, if you haven’t already asked for…
Alpacas could be secret weapon against COVID-19; UK researchers say antibodies potential defense
By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky Alpacas Big Boy, Blue Eyes and Emperor may hold the key to combating COVID-19….
Banwari Mittal: As region reopens, I love the new attitude; why we should see people being nicer
Our city is reopening and it is exhilarating to see people again — on restaurant patios and on our sidewalks…