Our Rich History: Catholics in Newport, starting with single church, growing to 5 parishes; now one parish remains
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part 49 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” In the…
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NKY Community Action Commission holds first Black History walk to learn rich Covington history
By Catrena Bowman-Thomas Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission held our inaugural Black History walk on…
The River: 1970 best known for the catchy slogan ‘Save the Delta Queen’ and, yes, a broken anchor
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Billy Reed: Joe Morgan, first of Big Red Machine to pass away, was ‘manager on the field,’ likeable guy
And then there were seven. The starting eight players for the Cincinnati Reds’ back-to-back World Series champions of 1975 and…
Nation’s first implant of Bluetooth-connected heart device accomplished at St. Elizabeth Edgewood
Dr. Mohamad Sinno recently performed the first implantation in the U.S. of a Bluetooth-enabled biventricular implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD) at…
Five honorees recognized with 2020 Kenton County Pioneer Award for outstanding community service
The Kenton County Pioneer Award is bestowed on living residents of Kenton County who have a record of outstanding service…
Wotherspoon’s highly successful junior season carries him to Mr. Kentucky Golf title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cooper junior Rylan Wotherspoon was named Mr. Kentucky Golf for the 2020 season after…
NKY Chamber names winners of its top awards, plans virtual Annual Dinner for Nov. 12
The region’s business community is invited to the biggest event of the year for the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s…
Iconic Florence Y’all water tower getting a new paint job and will soon be back in all its glory
Staff report A favorite local icon is getting plenty of attention these days as the Florence Y’all water tower is…
The Man Scout: A prison of my own making, and a lesson in why it is crucial to always be prepared
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune Before I started reading my Boy Scouts Handbook, if you’d asked me what I…
Early voting underway and continuing for 18 more days, a new option for Kentucky voters — who are turning out
Early voting started Tuesday and continues for 13 days, a new option for Kentucky voters — and Northern Kentuckians took…
GoTeachKY names 32 teacher ambassadors for 2021; three Northern Kentucky educators selected
The mission of GoTeachKY, an initiative of the Kentucky Department of Education, is to ensure that all students across the…
Blighted buildings for sale: City of Covington seeking proposals to create single-family housing
The City of Covington is looking to sell two 100-year-old long-vacant houses to a rehabber or developer who will renovate…
Virtual reality experience open at the Ark Encounter; ‘A Flood of Reality’ is state-of-the-art immersive
A high-tech $3 million virtual reality experience called the “Truth Traveler” is open at the Ark Encounter, featuring its first…
Covington Catholic graduate wins BBB Center for Ethics Students of Integrity Scholarship
Covington Catholic graduate Paul Allison was named one of two winners of the BBB Center for Ethics Students of Integrity…
Donald Saelinger: We are America divided and that cannot stand; we must find common ground
“United we stand, divided we fall” is a phrase that can be traced back to the 6th Century B.C. American…
Our Rich History: Protestant churches in Newport existed over the last 200-plus years — here’s a record
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Part 48 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Dozens of…
Election 2020 Guide is here — voting details, contested races profiles, sample ballots, more
The NKyTribune and student journalists at The Northerner, Northern Kentucky University’s independent student newspaper, have produced a Special November 2020…
Prominent lawyer, politician and legislator Terry McBrayer dies in Lexington at 83 after cancer battle
Staff report Prominent Kentucky politician, lawyer, and long-time legislator Terry McBrayer died Sunday in Lexington after an extended battle with…
The River: A fair boat, indeed, and he took good care of her; more to be told as she begins her next life
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Gosney brothers buy Newport’s iconic Green Derby building, have big plans to bring it back to life
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The Green Derby restaurant is synonymous with Newport. Although it is now closed, brothers Dean…
Lee Crume: Manufacturing is a key driver to growth in Northern Kentucky
Every October, manufacturers, elected officials and economic development organizations throughout the U.S. celebrate Manufacturing Day on the first Friday of…