By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports writer During his annual summer basketball camp at Ft. Thomas Armory this week, legendary coach Kenney Shields gathered the young players around him during breaks between drills and shared stories about what the game of basketball has taught him. After recounting bits and pieces of his life and successful coaching…
By Anya Rao SmartHealthToday Summer is the ideal time for teenagers to put their spare time to good use by volunteering in their community. Volunteering can be a character building experience. Plus, some schools require volunteer hours and it can be a valuable addition to a college or job application. There are many opportunities to…
Whether you know it or not, Leadership Northern Kentucky (LNK) is a critical ingredient in the long-term success of our community. The contributions by LNK classes over the years are wide ranging. LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood, to creating a Healthy newborn site for Transitions that serves mother’s going…
The driver of the No. 78 Toyota swept all three stages and survived a late restart to score his first Quaker State 400 victory. Martin Truex Jr. on Saturday redefined what it means to have a dominant car at Kentucky Speedway. His winning performance in the Quaker State 400 presented by Advance Auto Parts was…
Kyle Busch’s victory from the pole in the NASCAR XFINITY Series race adds to his impressive resume at Kentucky Speedway. A call to change four tires and then stay on the track while others made their final pit stops paid off with a repeat victory for Kyle Busch in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Alsco 300…
The Fort Thomas Independent Schools has selected Bill Bradford as the new assistant superintendent for teaching and learning. He is currently the principal at River Ridge Elementary School in the Kenton County School District, a position he has held for the past two years. Bradford’s career in education began as a Spanish teacher at…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Tonight’s NASCAR XFINITY Series Alsco 300 at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta has been postponed due to inclement weather. It has been rescheduled until noon tomorrow (Saturday). Strong thunderstorms swept through the region just as drivers were about to conclude qualifying for the NASCAR Monster Cup Series Quaker State 400….
Christopher Bell earned his third NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory this season and fifth of his career early Friday by holding off Brandon Jones in the Buckle Up In Your Truck 225 at Kentucky Speedway. The 22-year-old overcame a spin early in the race and led the final 37 laps in the No. 4…
Distracted driving is a serious and escalating problem throughout the United States and when we think of distracted driving today most of us visualize cell phone or texting on a smartphone. Right? But little did we know that the very people that are commissioned with enforcing the distracted driving laws in our communities are some…
Kentucky Speedway in Sparta takes its place in the NASCAR spotlight with three big races, including a stop on the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, this weekend. The action starts tonight with the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Buckle Up In Your Truck 225. The NASCAR XFINITY Series Alsco 300 takes center stage Friday, followed…
The Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, entered the bottom of the ninth inning with a one-run lead over the Traverse City Beach Bums, but lost, 6-5, on a walk-off wild pitch Wednesday night at Wuerfel Park. With the score 5-4 in favor of Florence (32-15) entering the bottom of the ninth, Matt Kaster…
Sen. Bernie Sanders is coming to Covington Sunday to rally the people of Kentucky to demand that Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) not go forward with his effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Sanders claims McConnell’s legislation, which would throw 22 million Americans off of health insurance, would be a disaster for the…
This will be the first year the highly anticipated annual automotive event will be held in Bowling Green. “Chevrolet Performance CAR CRAFT Summer Nationals continues to be one of the leading, must-attend events for automotive enthusiasts nationwide,” says TEN’s Vice President of Automotive Events Steve Freeman. “We are excited to bring this engaging event to…
The Fourth of July marks the beginning of the traditional summer travel season and the American Automobile Association projects a record 37.5 million motorists will hit the roads this year, an increase of 2.9 percent over last year. Unfortunately, it is also one of the deadliest holiday periods of the year due to drunk driving…
Summer is here, which means it’s time to get your play on. This July, discover the power of play with Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) as they celebrate Park and Recreation Month. KCP&R is celebrating Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and all the ways parks…
The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery and Ashley Commercial Group LLC have announced they have entered into a contract to purchase 85 acres on Amsterdam Road that overlooks the Ohio River. The real estate has been the subject of much study and public input over the past two years. Ashley Commercial Group will…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delayed a vote on Republican senators’ health bill Tuesday, saying it needed redrafting to get the votes it needs to pass. Republicans have 52 of the 100 Senate seats, so McConnell can afford only two defections, and six GOP senators had rejected the bill when he pulled it. Three more…
Union Terminal was one of 36 buildings awarded Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credits Wednesday. The Art Deco icon and National Historic Landmark received $5 million of the $35 million in tax credits awarded by the Ohio Development Services Agency. “We are grateful for the state’s recognition of one of its most historic buildings and realize…
Chad Lindon has worked at Toyota in Georgetown for 22 years and said the 2018 Camry is the most exciting vehicle launch he’s seen — and for good reason. “The 2018 Camry takes it to another level,” said Lindon, a Powertrain production team member. “It catches the eye. It has more horsepower, better fuel economy,…
TANK is offering free rides on all routes on Thursday, June 29. The free ride day is designed to help show how riding TANK can be a great option to get to work during the Brent Spence Bridge construction project. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced a series of lane closures and traffic impacts on…
Kentucky is blessed with a diversity of wildlife – some 74 species of mammals, 380 species of birds, and 112 species of reptiles and amphibians. Many landowners encourage wildlife on their property and spend countless hours and considerable sums of money to improve habitat for rabbits and quail, white-tailed deer and wild turkeys. But when…
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of July. A list of scheduled events for teens and children is included here. A separate list of events for adults will be posted separately. Storytime: Tiny Tots (18 months to 2-1/2 years) Mondays, 10 a.m. Scheben Branch,…
