King’s Ovation could put Jeff Ruby in the winner’s circle at Turfway today to pick up his own trophy
By Jennie Rees KY HBPA Communications Prominent restaurateur Jeff Ruby figures to be in the Turfway Park winner’s circle for…
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Highlands rallies in second half, captures 9th Region championship with 77-67 victory over Conner
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Sam Vinson is undeniably the best basketball player in the 9th Region. The senior…
‘Look at us!’ Brad Fritz (Wheelchair Waver) to make swimsuit calendar for those with disabilities
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Brad Fritz has a joke he likes to tell his classes. He knows that when…
United Airlines to offer new nonstop service from CVG to popular destinations in time for summer trips
United Airlines announced new nonstop service from Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) to Portland, Maine (PWM); Hilton Head Island, South Carolina…
Boone County Fiscal Court, Cincinnati Bell partner to offer county-wide high-speed internet
The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a partnership with Cincinnati Bell Inc. on that will result in the development of…
Education bills: Beshear vetoes 2 that ‘undermine public education,’ signs 5 putting education first
Gov. Andy Beshear, a graduate of Kentucky public schools, vetoed two bills that hurt educators and undermine public education. He…
Bald eagles — a beloved symbol of the U.S. — makes a bold, strong comeback in the lower 48 states
Populations of the American bald eagle — the bold national symbol of the United States — have quadrupled since 2009,…
Kentucky’s legendary ‘Cocaine Bear’ story to be subject of new movie directed by Elizabeth Banks
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky A new movie will dive into the fascinating true story of a legendary Kentucky bear….
Boy Scouts Camp Michaels gets grant for Eagle Leadership Lodge from Horizon, Verst and Butler
Two donors with funds at Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky have joined together to cause a major permanent improvement…
Governor signs 13 bills — one caps cost of insulin — and vetoes 5 others
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 95 (HB 95), protecting the health and lives of Kentuckians with diabetes by capping…
COVID meant a year of upheaval in high school sports — and it isn’t behind us yet
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune reporter The one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has come and gone. While…
From eyesore to definitely NOT eyesore: Tom Covert bought sad house from Covington, made it a home
When Tom Covert bought 1118 Lee St. from the City of Covington in late 2019, the three-room “shotgun” house in…
St. Henry ends CovCath reign of dominance in 9th Region Tournament with 61-60 victory on Monday
NKyTribune staff Covington Catholic’s reign of dominance in the 9th Region Tournament ended Monday night as St. Henry pulled out…
Our Rich History: Batty about Cincinnati: Reds’ fans and their hometown team — what a team!
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune “The whole town’s batty, about Cincinnati, What a team, what a team, what a…
NKY Hidden Gems: Plan a staycation close to home — how about staying in a Yurt at A.J. Jolly Park?
By Jill Morenz Special to NKyTribune A.J. Jolly Park’s yurts are a cross between a rustic tent and a nice…
No. 1 Thomas More (28-1) faces No. 7 Morningside (29-2) in NAIA national semifinals on Monday night
NKyTribune staff It gets no easier for Thomas More on Monday night in the NAIA national semifinals, when the top-ranked…
The River: Quiet week on the surface, but buzz about gambling, racing and ‘competitive’ steamboats
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Community rallies around Oriental Wok’s Mike Wong family, providing support in face of violent threats
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor When the Mike Wong family — of Oriental Wok fame — put out the word…
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette has big plans for the city — tax breaks, park updates
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter This part of an occasional series about the Mayors of NKY cities Erlanger Mayor Jessica…
Al Smith, noted Kentucky journalist and long-time KET ‘Comment’ host, dies at 94 at his Florida home
The Rural Blog Albert Perrine “Al” Smith, Jr., a noted Kentucky journalist, public citizen and co-founder of the Institute for Rural…
Turfway Racing and Gaming state-of-art facility another step closer to reality; dignitaries break ground
Staff report A new, revitalized venue at Turfway Park is another step closer to reality as Churchill Downs Inc. broke…
The Week at the Capitol: Budget approved (protects road fund), and a round up of some other legislation
The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget…