Darrin Horn selected as basketball head coach at NKU; spent past four seasons as assistant at Texas
NKyTribune staff Darrin Horn has been selected as the men’s basketball head coach at Northern Kentucky University, multiple sources confirmed…
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Newport Board of Commissioners authorize ground lease agreement for Newport SkyWheel project
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The Newport Board of Commissioners authorized City Manager Thomas Fromme to execute a ground lease…
Portion of Seventh Street in Covington to be renamed ‘Battelle Lane’ in honor of Ladies Home founder
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Covington on Friday will unveil a new name for the eastern-most tip of Seventh Street…
Earth Day is celebrating its 49th year with the theme ‘Protect Our Species’ — and everyone has work to do
Staff report The first Earth Day began on April 22, 1970, activating 20 million Americans from all walks of life and…
Our Rich History: A tribute to Notre Dame in Paris — Our Cathedral’s Gargoyles, Chimera a shared history
Editor’s Note: We express our deep sorrow to the people of France and to the congregation of one of the…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Reds Community Fund team up on Bellevue Vets field renovation
A normal high school baseball game in Northern Kentucky this week took on extra meaning as dignitaries from both the…
The River: There are countless steamboats he never worked on — but he would’ve if he could’ve
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Bexion Pharmaceuticals announces the opening of study using BXQ-350 in treatment of rare tumors
Covington-based Bexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage oncology company, has announced the initiation of an open-label Phase 1 Safety Study…
UK gets historic 4-year $87m grant to lead HEALing Communities opioid project; includes NKY counties
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky In the largest grant ever awarded to the University of Kentucky, researchers from UK’s Center…
Local author Lauren Hudson writes fourth book, working with her father, grandfather,
Staff report 2018 Independent Author of the Year Lauren Hudson has co-authored the second book in her Students Leading America…
Duke Energy commits nearly $265,000 to support dynamic education initiatives across the region
NKyTribune staff and Duke Energy Duke Energy is investing in Greater Cincinnati students, educators and communities by awarding $264,138 in…
Beth Underwood: Some favorite Easter nuggets — chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, Peeps, and more
Do you ever find yourself curious about information, steeping yourself in nonessential facts as if you’re about to compete in…
Educators, businesses, partners to be honored at NKEC annual Excellence in Education celebration
By Peggy Casey Special to NKyTribune The Northern Kentucky region has a long history of supporting education and celebrating the…
City of Covington strategic in selling property; new guidelines seek best uses for vacant buildings, land
At last count, the City of Covington owns over 150 parcels of property. They’re of different sizes. They’re spread throughout…
Family determined to ensure legacy of Colonel De Gourmet Herbs and Spices will endure and grow
By David Holthaus NKyTribune reporter It’s been a little more than six months since De Stewart, better known as Colonel…
Coach of two state champion basketball teams among inductees into NKY Sports Hall of Fame
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Scott Ruthsatz, head coach of Covington Catholic basketball teams that won two state championships…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati in 1894 — Fry’s Army (passes through) and a major economic depression
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune The sounds and smells of manufacturing still enveloped the city of Cincinnati and…
Cincinnati selects John Brannen as head coach; Brannen led NKU to two NCAA appearances
John Brannen has been named the 27th head coach in University of Cincinnati men’s basketball history, UC director of athletics…
The River: Commanding the P.A. DENNY — and telling the stories of the first adventures
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Newport Aquarium’s new Freshwater Falls exhibit lets visitors see what lies below the surface
A new exhibit is now open to the public at Newport Aquarium. Freshwater Falls lets guests take a peek at…
Regents unanimously approve NKU’s Success by Design strategic framework for the future
Northern Kentucky University unveiled Success by Design, its three-year strategic framework for the university’s future, and the Board of Regents…
David Dooley formally sentenced to 43 years in 2012 Mockbee killing; still faces child porn charges
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor David Dooley was formally sentenced Thursday in the May 2012 killing of Michelle Mockbee….