Our Rich History: Segregation and how it affected Newport’s underworld
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to the NKyTribune Part 59 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” A…
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Anticipated armed protests don’t materialize at well-guarded state Capitol; KY man arrested for U.S. riots
After ramping up for a major protests at the state Capitol Sunday, few protestors showed up and they were peaceful….
Billy Reed: What a difference a week makes as we learn the depth of our intolerance for free speech
Last Monday, our nation was reeling as never before from the double whammy of a violent attack on our nation’s…
Completed Covington Connect initiative eroding ‘digital divide’ thanks to 124 Wi-Fi access points
Thousands more Covington families have free access to the Internet, courtesy of the all-but-completed “Covington Connect” initiative whose goal is…
The River: Saying and singing ‘so long, Delta Queen. . .will be missing you,’ part of ‘Save’ campaign
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Tri-ED surpasses 2020 project, annual salary, capital investment targets; big success in tough times
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced its 2020 economic development results, which surpassed the targets set by…
FBI warns of hostile gatherings at state capitals; Beshear shuts down Capitol grounds on Sunday
The FBI has warned every state governor about the potential for demonstrations at state capitals across the nation, in the…
Family Promise joins forces with Welcome House to provide shelter and more to region’s homeless
Welcome House of Northern Kentucky, a homeless non-profit agency, has joined in partnership with Family Promise. Family Promise is a…
Thanks to Dolly and an amazing collaboration of Campbell Public Library and schools, kids get books
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Imagine this – a most perfect collaboration across multiple districts in Campbell County that pays…
St. Elizabeth, HealthPoint, NKY Health Dept. to start Phase 1B (teachers and 70+) today, by appointment
Kentucky is moving into the Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccination stage which includes people aged 70 years or older and K-12…
The Man Scout: Crowing wolves, plotting cows and angry wasps all introduce themselves to a city boy
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune We arrive this week at the section of the 1952 Boy Scouts Handbook that…
Plan your next ‘safe-cation’ with 2021 Kentucky Official Visitor’s Guide; features travel tips, stories
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, has announced the unveiling of the 2021 Kentucky Official Visitor’s…
Trump impeached by House, 232-197; McConnell says Senate trial can’t be set before inauguration
Staff report Ten Republicans in the U.S. House sided with Democrats to impeach President Donald Trump 232-197 for inciting the…
Stuck at home? Here are some effective exercise options for you; move more, sit less
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Now that the cold weather is here, there is no need to stop fitness routines….
Horizon Community Funds provides $45k in COVID relief grants to nonprofits, schools
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has distributed more than $45,000 across four nonprofits and a local middle school, bringing…
Petition filed with state House asks for impeachment of Gov. Beshear for actions related to the pandemic
Staff report Four “citizens of the Commonwealth” have filed a petition with the Kentucky House of Representatives asking for the…
Brighton Center launches new, free program, Trades to Success, to train for trade careers, provide stipend
One of the keys to achieving self-sufficiency is having a job that pays a livable wage with benefits and an…
Our Rich History: “Numbers King” Melvin Clark and African American racketeers in Newport
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 58 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Newport’s “Sin…
After a ‘dark day’ in the nation’s Capitol, lawmakers and residents who were there take stock
By Jeff Young, Alana Watson, Liam Niemeyer and Corinne Boyer Ohio Valley Resource Owensboro, Kentucky, pastor Brian Gibson spoke at…
The River: Nothing like a good ghost story on a cold dreary evening, so here are some good ones for you
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Life Learning Center prepares ‘candidates for change’ for the next steps forward in their lives
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The Life Learning Center in Covington is helping those at risk to make constructive and…
Highlands High School hires Franklin County mentor Eddie James as next football head coach
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Eddie James, who guided Franklin County to the Class 4A state finals this season,…