Kentucky Derby to be postponed until Sept. 5 in response to Covid-19 pandemic; Preakness may follow
Even Kentucky’s most famous rite of spring is not immune to the spread of COVID 19. Churchill Downs has announced…
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Governor takes more steps to contain, limit virus; primary election rescheduled, limits on contacts
Gov. Andy Beshear announced even more decisive steps he is taking to contain and limit the spread of the novel…
Our Rich History: Newport, a gateway to the South during Civil War; loyalties were divided, Newport Barracks was union
Part 18 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune The state of…
The River: Wash your hands, take a respite from the crisis for a trip down memory river; wash your hands
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Boone, Campbell, Grant, Kenton counties declare states of emergency in response to COVID-19 threat
NKyTribune staff Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Grant counties declared states of emergency Friday, to further prepare and respond to COVID-19. The…
Our normal lives are interrupted for the novel COVID-19; here are cancellations, postponements for now
This story has been updated Staff report Our normal lives as we know them have been put on hold for…
This Week at the State Capitol: General Assembly postponed until March 17, but some bills progress
By LRC Public Information The COVID-19 virus that is causing disruptions across the state – and in countries throughout the…
Covington buying IRS site; goal is to reshape its ‘identity and economics’ long into the future
The City of Covington will soon own 23 acres of land once described by an East Coast commercial developer as…
Billy Reed: We have no choice to make the best of it and hope that, in the end, coronavirus doesn’t win
Broadway has gone dark, a couple of Disney theme parks have shut down, and professional sports leagues have ended their…
Kentucky state high school basketball tournaments “postponed indefinitely” amid coronavirus concerns
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) has postponed the girls and boys state…
NKU to begin online instruction after extended spring break; Boone County Schools implement NTI days
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University will shift to alternative instruction, with online delivery on March 23, following an extended spring…
Tim Hanner finds his perfect match (for a kidney); she is former student Alyssa Vanderpool, now a teacher
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Retired educator Tim Hanner just got two big doses of good news – first, he…
Sweet repeat! NKU captures second straight Horizon League Tournament championship, NCAA berth
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter INDIANAPOLIS — A new head coach. A completely different system. A one-time role player turned…
People of NKY: Amy Strother Hamant wanted a different kind of life — and has had them all
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Amy Strother Hamant is a true Northern Kentuckian by origin and life beginnings. She grew up…
Berea College shutting down for semester due to coronavirus; residence halls to be vacated Saturday
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Berea College is shutting down school for the semester because of the challenges that the…
Breaking down big picture of Education: Homeless families — what educators see; how to support
Education is vital to the success of our region, our residents and our workforce. The following is the fourth in…
Thoroughbred trainers Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro among 27 indicted on illegal doping charges
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A total of 27 individuals, including thoroughbred trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, are…
NKU alerts campus to incidence of possible Coronavirus exposure at weekend camp
Staff report Northern Kentucky University has alerted the community to a possible incidence of Coronavirus exposure and its potential impact…
Newport Aquarium christens a shipwreck as unique way to introduce new ‘Realm of the Eels” exhibit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium’s million-dollar exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels is now open to the…
Our Rich History: New era begins as St. Augustine builds new church, school for people of Peaselburg
By Stephen Enzweiler Special to the NKyTribune This is the third part of a five-part series on the 150th anniversary…
Ryle wins third straight 9th Region girls basketball championship with injured team leader out of action
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Can they win the game without her? That was the question on people’s minds…
Gov. Beshear announces three additional individuals in Kentucky test positive for Novel Coronavirus
Sunday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced three additional people in Kentucky have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the…