Open letter from Covington Mayor, commissioners on ‘fatally flawed’ Brent Spence Bridge expansion plan
The Mayor of Covington, Joe Meyer, and four other member of the Commission have issue a lengthy explanation of their…
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As you start planning some get-aways, consider a ‘staycation’ and become a local tourist – some ideas
By Nicole Childress Building Kentucky While the pandemic has made long-distance travel difficult, Kentuckians are lucky to have great choices…
17-year cicadas right on time — help scientists map emergence of the Brood Xers — with ‘Cicada Safari’
You have to hand it to cicadas; they are usually right on time. After their 17-year hiatus, billions of the…
Tom Mitts: Home — Newport artist’s paintings on exhibit at Boone County main library through April 10
“I want to document the place I call home.” That’s how artist Tom Mitts (1962–2017) described his paintings in an…
City of Newport issues $11.7m in bonds for key infrastructure projects, including Festival Park
The City of Newport has issued $11.7 million in bonds for vital infrastructure projects that will fund major improvements to…
CDC guidance says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can gather without masks in some cases
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidelines Monday for people who have…
Our Rich History: ‘Connecting the dots’ between Cincinnati, Covington and Newport
By Paul Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 65 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” “Connecting the dots”…
The River: “Talk to me. Talk to me.’ — A riverboatman learns to listen to the voice of the river
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
In ‘Learning War: Selected Vietnam War Poems,’ R.L. Barth speaks truth to war with poetry
By Vicki Prichard Special to NKyTribune There is a poem in R.L. Barth’s new book, Learning War: Selected Vietnam War Poems,…
Brad Franzen has friends, a close family, a great attitude, a caring community — and colon cancer
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor One of the great mysteries of humankind is why bad things happen to good people…
St. Henry boys repeat as All “A” Classic champions; Walton-Verona girls lose to Bethlehem in finals
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune contributor St. Henry used a 27-point effort from Wyatt Vieth and repeated as the boys All…
Draud sets 9th Region all-time career scoring record as Beechwood posts 73-59 win at Dixie Heights
NKyTribune staff Scotty Draud helped Beechwood collect an impressive road victory at Dixie Heights on Friday night and also became…
This Week at the State Capitol: A roundup of the bills that moved forward in the General Assembly
The list of issues receiving consideration from state lawmakers continued growing this week as workdays lengthened and an increased number…
Something to look forward to? Billions of cicadas will be visiting Kentucky in May-June
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky This May and June, billions of 17-year periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground all…
Richard Zumwalde’s Purple Poulet ‘Southern Bourbon Bistro’ joins Gosney brothers’ Green Derby
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor When Dean and Shane Gosney purchased the iconic Green Derby restaurant building in Newport, they…
Covington firefighters defending their Fight for Air Climb title for third time — support the cause
A new “playing field” and challenge will greet Covington firefighters April 25 when they defend their American Lung Association Fight…
NKU student-entrepreneur Isaiah Kelly earns place at top business pitch competition for Smoove Creations
Northern Kentucky University graduate student Isaiah Kelly is heading to one of the most prominent business pitch competitions around the…
Covington mayor tells commission Brent Spence project an ‘existential threat’ to city revitalization
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Calling it an “existential threat” to the city’s revitalization, Covington Mayor Joseph U. Meyer spoke…
Jay Fossett named Dayton Chief Administrative Officer, has extensive legal and government experience
Mayor Ben Baker announced at the Dayton City Council meeting tonight that the city is hiring Jay Fossett to serve…
Fourth-quarter scoring surge carries St. Henry to victory in All “A” Classic boys basketball playoffs
NKyTribune staff St. Henry needed a strong fourth quarter to defeat West Carter by a 65-48 score in the quarterfinal…
Transportation Cabinet announces additional lane, ramp closures for Brent Spence Bridge maintenance
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) on Tuesday announced that crews successfully completed the preliminary work that was planned for the…
COVID Roundup: Covid cases drop, Beshear opens up some businesses to 60%, vaccines open to 1C
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 18 industries can increase capacity to 60% as the state completes its seventh straight week of…