The River: Whistles have a special place on boats and there are so many stories to tell about them
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
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Governor Beshear expresses appreciation for service of lawmakers leaving office at end of 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Several state lawmakers have announced they are not seeking reelection in 2024, some of whom…
Newport’s young guys hang tough to upset top national program Huntington Prep at Griffin Elite
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Newport’s Taylen Kinney could have easily packed it in, could have said this obviously…
NKU’s 51st commencement today will graduate more than 1,900 in two ceremonies at Truist Arena
Northern Kentucky University will honor more than 1,900 graduates over two ceremonies in the university’s 51st Commencement today. The graduates…
It’s COOKIE TIME: Girl Scouts of KY’s Wilderness Road launch ’24 cookie season, are taking orders
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road has launched its 2024 cookie season and has begun to take orders. The annual…
Divided Kentucky Supreme Court affirms voting districts in gerrymandering challenge
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky’s recently redrawn congressional and legislative districts will stand for future elections. (Editor’s note: The justices…
Steinford Toys Foundation continues a tradition of giving, will distribute toys to 3300 area children
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Great Depression was a serious time in history when people did what they…
Sen. Damon Thayer plans to bow out of state Senate, says ‘time is right,’ after 20+ years; succession open
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Republican Damon Thayer, Kentucky’s longest serving Senate majority floor leader, has decided not to…
Kenton Co. accepts bid from AI. Neyer and Urban Sites to build housing on government center garage
The Kenton County Fiscal Court accepted the joint bid from Al. Neyer and Urban Sites this week to build residential…
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College expands aviation maintenance program at CVG
An innovative program started by Cincinnati State Technical and Community College that helps high school students get a jumpstart on…
Beshear ‘ready’ for 2nd term’; pledges internet to every home, infrastructure, kindergarten for all
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter When it came time Tuesday for Democrat Andy Beshear to take the oath of office…
Child care industry facing ‘scary’ 2024 — hoping for help from the Kentucky General Assembly
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Children’s laughter wafts throughout the iKids Childhood Enrichment Center in the West Kentucky town of Benton, around…
Franklin Circuit Court judge strikes down HB 9, a law allowing public funded charter schools in Kentucky
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A Franklin Circuit Court judge on Monday struck down a law allowing charter schools in…
For Thomas Keeney’s Down’s Syndrome there is no ‘cure’ — but his music is good medicine
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Music is truly medicine for Thomas Keeney. The 58-year-old Keeney lives in The Von Lehman Home…
NKY Education Council announces nominations open for ’24 Excellence in Education Celebration Awards
It’s time to recognize Northern Kentucky’s outstanding students, educators, staff, postsecondary leaders, nonprofit organizations, and business leaders. Nominations are now…
Our Rich History: The Robert Anthony Breinich Award and TMU’s men’s basketball program
By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Thomas More University In the Connor Convocation Center, at the entrance into the Basketball Office…
Former KY Governor Julian Carroll passes away at the age of 92; details of services to be announced
By McKenna Horsley and Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Morton Carroll, who focused as the states 54th…
Op-Ed – Dear Readers: We ask for your support for nonprofit NKyTribune’s NewsMatch campaign
Dear readers: The NKyTribune has been selected to participate in the NewsMatch campaign funded by an impressive group of national…
Make a list, check it off: 25 ways to festive feasting, spirited sipping on the B-Line this holiday season
By Amanda Lewis meetNKY As the days grow shorter and temperatures drop, let Northern Kentucky’s self-guided bourbon tour, The B-Line,…
The River: Just another adventure for the books as friends and river rats come to the rescue
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Andy Beshear’s gubernatorial inauguration is Tuesday in Frankfort; here’s the schedule
Kentucky Lantern Voters gave Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman a second term. Next week, they’ll be…
In historic case, Kentucky woman sues to challenge state’s near total abortion bans
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Kentucky woman who is pregnant but does not want to be is suing Attorney…