Boone County Public Library calendar of events for November includes activites focused on veterans
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of November. A…
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Four Candidates: Vote for change in Silver Grove schools with these four candidates for school board
There are currently eight people running for four upcoming openings on the Silver Grove Independent School Board. The four people…
NKU Magazine: Urban Legends, rumors, myths and misunderstandings — just in time for Halloween
NKU Magazine staff Are the Lucas Administrative Center elevators haunted? Is a lost secretary wandering the tunnels beneath campus? Was NKU’s original…
Covington’s 1Q financial report says city ‘right on track;’ Devou Park gets new website, signage
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter There was a void, said Pete Nerone, director of the Devou Park Advisory Council. “One…
Candidates: Christine Kelly and why she wants to serve on Dayton City Council
NOTE: The NKyTribune is offering free space to all candidates in contested races in NKY. Please submit 500-700 words now…
KY dodged a Civil War-era bullet; fortification sites at Devou Park prepared for battles that never occurred
*Note: Two Civil War-era fortification sites in Devou Park have been listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Here…
Covington City Commission approves plan to improve downtown’s look, feel and function
The Covington City Commission Tuesday authorized staff to “prepare applicable legislation to effectuate the adoption of the proposed downtown streetscape…
Mermaids and pirates return to Newport Aquarium through Oct 14; special themed activities scheduled
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The mermaids and pirates have returned to Newport Aquarium at Newport on the Levee….
Beyond the Curb: Explore Bellevue variety: cottages, condos, historic home, a church, a new home
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund This year’s expanded Beyond the Curb tour is featuring 5 properties in each of…
Beyond the Curb: A look at Urban Living Tour, what you’ll see in charming Dayton on self-guided tour
By Jill Morenz The Catalytic Fund This year, to celebrate the Catalytic Fund’s 5-year anniversary, Beyond the Curb is featuring…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati and the Fourth Estate — getting the news on the frontier through today
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune Getting the news on the frontier in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky was a challenge….
NEWSMAKERS: Jack Moreland has reputation for getting things done, now heads Southbank Partners
Staff report This is part of a series on the NKyTribune’s NEWSMAKER award winners who will be recognized and celebrated…
Newport SkyWheel construction project to include $15 million bond, no cost to city or residents
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter When updating the status of the Newport SkyWheel project Monday night, Tom Fromme jokingly told…
Our Rich History: Kentucky and the first buildings in Cincinnati; 26 intrepid immigrants build first cabin
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune When the intrepid group of 26 brave immigrants arrived at what is now remembered…
Jerry Bamberger, former Cov. City Commissioner, director of MainStrasse Village Ass’n, has died
Former Covington City Commissioner Jerry Bamberger passed away this morning after a long fight with cancer. Bamberger, a longtime Latonia…
Our Rich History: A 14,000 mile per hour shaking, Cincinnati and the New Madrid earthquakes
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On December 16, 1811, Cincinnati was shaking loose its “frontier town” reputation — literally….
NKU Alum Kim Fender reflects on her long career and retirement as head of Cinci, Hamilton County libraries
By Rodney Wilson NKU Alumni Magazine Kim Fender (‘81) didn’t let any grass grow beneath her feet when she studied…
Our Rich History: Benjamin Van Cleve, child of the Revolution, Kentucky Settler, Father of Dayton, Ohio
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune It is very exciting in historical research to find figures who touch the early…
Rascals complete three-game sweep of Freedom with 9-0 victory on Sunday night in season finale
NKyTribune staff Braxton Martinez went 2-for-5 with three runs batted in Sunday night as the River City Rascals completed a…
Rascals bite Freedom in series opener; Florence shut out, but still alive in postseason chase
In what could amount to a West Division winner take all three-game series in the final set of the regular-season,…
Covington focused on financial management; audit committee to meet quarterly, provide transparency
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Muhammed Owusu learned of Covington’s financial issues, he may have had second thoughts about…
Covington may rethink incentives for developers to offset loss of IRS payroll taxes, added pension costs
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington officials said Tuesday it may be time to reconsider how the city attracts new…