Chris McDaniel: Busy session throughout as legislature overrode vetoes, forged budget — and more
Every session of the General Assembly has a certain amount of ebb and flow throughout its course. I can say…
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Special vaccination event in Eastside COV a reminder of panemic’s toll: ‘I lost my son . . .my only child’
Some 275 people were given the COVID-19 vaccine at an event the City of Covington and its partners organized in…
NKY native, Broadway star Angie Schworer, to star in new virtual musical, Electric Island, to benefit charity
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Native Kentuckian Broadway star Angie Schworer is starring in a new virtual musical, Electric Island,…
CovCath claims 35th District Tournament crown with 84-62 win over Holy Cross on Thursday night
NKyTribune staff Given the fact Covington Catholic’s three losses this season are by a combined six points, it’s no surprise…
Historic Erlanger Depot Museum to get transformed and re-opened with grand event, Mayor Fette says
After being closed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Historic Erlanger Depot Museum will be transformed and…
2021 Outstanding Women of NKY award honorees named, presented by Chamber’s Women’s Initiative
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative has named the 2021 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees. Sponsored by St….
St. Elizabeth to hold memorial service recognizing a full year of COVID care; join in moment of silence
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is recognizing one full year of COVID-19 care with a memorial service today, at St. Elizabeth Ft….
Mayor Diane Whalen — a mayor’s daughter — grew up with Florence on her mind; it’s a way of life
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter First in an occasional series about NKY’s mayors Florence Mayor Diane Whalen grew up knowing…
Toyota Kentucky celebrates major milestone as 13-millionth vehicle rolls off Georgetown assembly line
A very special RAV4 Hybrid rolled off the line at Toyota’s largest plant worldwide in Georgetown earlier this month. What…
OneNKY Alliance awards two grants supporting CHNK, GROW NKY and economic mobility
The OneNKY Alliance has awarded a total of $30,000 in grant funds to two local organizations focused on providing an…
Beshear announces COVID memorial for Capitol grounds as 5,000 deaths reached; 36 new cases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On the same day that he observed the milestone of one million Kentuckians receiving the…
National Thoroughbred horsemen’s group files suit against Horse Racing Integrity Act
By Joe Clabes NKyTribune reporter The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (NHBPA) and eleven affiliates have filed a lawsuit…
Churchill Downs moving forward with revitalization of Turfway Park, groundbreaking on Friday
As part of its ongoing efforts to bring strength and innovation to Kentucky’s signature horse racing industry, Churchill Downs is…
Our Rich History: Building bridges, ending monopolies — Newport commuters
by Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 66 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The opening…
AAA: New signs that travel dreams won’t be deferred much longer — folks are itching to travel
One year after the COVID-19 pandemic upended plans for travelers in Kentucky and throughout the world, there are new signs…
Prep Sports Notebook: Scott seniors sweep 10th Region Player of the Year awards in basketball
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Grant Profitt and Mya Meredith, the leading scorers on the Scott boys and girls…
The River: Riverboat folks are yearning to hear the ‘ready whistle’ and hear the engines warming up
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
As lawmakers prioritize broadband services, some communities wonder when it will reach them
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley Resource As Barkley Hughes and I rumbled around in his red utility vehicle last month,…
Jack Moreland surprised with special send-off on his retirement — proclamation, drive-by parade
Jack Moreland, who has led of Southbank Partners for the past 11 years, was recognized at a surprise retirement send-off…
The Week at the Capitol: Just two days, but certainly two of the busiest this year — a round-up
The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives convened only two days this week. But in terms of bills passed and…
NKU students produce mini-documentaries examining Kentucky’s Black history and culture
By Mark Neikirk Northern Kentucky University A new, short video about an exhibit at the Behinger-Crawford Museum is one of…
NKY Education Council sets virtual spring meeting ‘Taking Action to Improve Education Outcomes’
The Northern Kentucky Education Council’s Virtual Spring Convening Taking Action to Improve Education Outcomes will take place March 24 9-11…