Four candidates interviewed so far by state panel to fill vacancy on Covington school board
By Greg Paeth NKy Tribune senior reporter Former Covington Board of Education member Krista Powers and Diane Brumback, who ran…
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Keven Moore: Fake or not, pro wrestlers perform at own risk – and often pay the price
Each week “resident riskologist” Keven Moore shines the light on America’s riskiest behaviors – from unsafe driving practices to workplace…
Covington Police Chief Jones says heroin not just an enforcement issue, and victim’s mom agrees
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter The police chief of Northern Kentucky’s largest city believes more education and more effective residential…
Despite increase in Kentucky highway deaths last year, statistics show ‘encouraging trends’
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased in 2014 after a record low in 2013. Kentucky Office of Highway Safety preliminary…
Remembering Wendell Ford: Old-school politician, elder statesman, public institution
By Bill Straub NKy Tribune columnist WASHINGTON – Wendell Hampton Ford, who died early today at age 90 after…
Helen Carroll: Reflections on 27 years with Toyota — happy memories and many stories to share
A few months ago, I was asked to speak to a high school reunion in Georgetown. I won’t say how…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Hawk species are abundant and thriving all across Kentucky
By Art Lander Jr. Special to NKyTribune Perched in trees along rural roadways, or soaring over pastures and harvested crop…
Col Owens: Reports of Democratic Party’s demise in NKy are greatly exaggerated; we are very much alive
Our good friend Ken Rechtin has declared the Democratic Party dead in Northern Kentucky (“Turn out the Lights,” River City…
Q&A session reveals much about new Covington City Commission, including stance on bridge tolling
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter The Covington City Commission made it clear 15 days into its new term that…
Rae Hodge: The 2015 NKyTribune Reader’s Guide to the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus
Covering a wide swatch of upper-region counties, the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus has several prominent and powerful state legislators in…
Jamie Vaught: ESPN sideline reporter Spake covers UK basketball with 23,000 ‘friends’
Shannon Spake has been to Rupp Arena several times, including Tuesday night’s Kentucky-Missouri basketball game. And the personable ESPN…
Bill Straub: Brent Spence Bridge is falling down, along with many others, so where is Congress
WASHINGTON – In case you haven’t noticed, America is falling apart – literally. The American Society of Civil Engineers, in…
Donald Then: If you are looking for a good read with value added, try Rick Robinson’s Alligator Alley
Finding a remarkably good book is joyful. It’s akin to reaching into your pocket and pulling out a twenty you…
Keven Moore on Insurance: With storefront crashes, an ounce of prevention definitely goes a long way
Imagine dining at a local restaurant and just as you are about to take a bite out of that…
Car crash changed his life forever, but Brad Fritz dedicates his time to helping save others
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune contributor When Brad Fritz rolls into a room, he speaks volumes – and he does it…
Bill Straub: Massie making name for himself in D.C. but at the expense of his NKy district
WASHINGTON – Rep. Thomas Massie is quickly making a name for himself here in the nation’s capital. Of course, the…
Rick Robinson: Reflecting on Barry McGuire’s Eve of Destruction and Charlie Hebdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3VcFC9ZCV0 By Rick Robinson NKyTribune columnist On its Golden Anniversary, Barry McGuire’s Eve of Destruction may be more relevant now…
Thomas More names new director of choirs, plans for music program’s future
Professor Rebecca Schaffer Wells has been named director of choirs at Thomas More College. In addition to directing the choir…
Gov. Beshear cites ‘accomplishments’ in 2014, sees ‘great momentum’ for 2015
Gov. Steve Beshear released what he considers Kentucky’s Top 10 accomplishments of 2014. Following are some of the highlights: 1….
Pendleton County gets $500,000 grant for new ambulance building
Governor Steve Beshear today announced a $500,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to construct a new building to house ambulances…
Ritte’s East in Latonia accepted by National Parks as listing on national historic register
Efforts to stabilize the housing market in Latonia continue to gain momentum with the successful nomination of the Ritte’s East…
Judy Clabes: Ky. native Bill Sanders, olive oil ‘evangelist,’ builds First Fresh label on quality
At first glance you might think Bill Sanders just couldn’t figure out what he wanted to be when he grew…