Voices from the Classroom: At Beechwood, we can go home again (many of us do); it’s a special place
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Elementary Thomas Wolfe obviously wasn’t from Beechwood, because you can go home again. The tree-lined street…
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Kentucky OAG asks Special Prosecutor to investigate possible criminal conduct by Linda Tally Smith
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has assigned a Special Prosecutor to…
Our Rich History: Dusing Brothers Ice to close after 89 years as owners decide to “chill out” and retire
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune I spent a bittersweet June 30 afternoon this year returning some books on…
Women 25-44 are driving increase in opioid-related emergency room visits, hospital stays
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky is a national leader in yet another measurement of the painkiller epidemic: the…
Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards honoring those fighting against the heroin epidemic
Transitions, Inc. will honor members of the Greater Cincinnati community, who have been nominated by the community, to receive special…
Intrepid Urban Farmer: Right at the beginning of the payoff, elated by the look of things (and anticipating)
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune Here we are. Right at the beginning of the payoff. The garden has been…
Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Like the summer temps, Lake Cumberland striped bass are heating up
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune Few things in the outdoors in Kentucky can top being on Lake Cumberland at…
Sixth Circuit denies NKU’s motion for Bertelsman to recuse himself in the Jane Doe sexual assault case
NKyTribune staff The U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has denied Northern Kentucky University’s motion to compel U.S. District Judge…
‘More Than Charity’ report on Kentucky’s nonprofits shows terrific impact on the state’s economy
Kentucky’s nonprofit sector not only works to improve lives and build stronger communities but is also a powerful economic engine,…
Benedictine Sisters to sell 85 acres on Amsterdam Road to Ashley group for development
The Benedictine Sisters of St. Walburg Monastery and Ashley Commercial Group LLC have announced they have entered into a contract…
Going All In: Toyota Kentucky launches production of cutting-edge, ‘exciting’ 2018 Camry in Georgetown
Chad Lindon has worked at Toyota in Georgetown for 22 years and said the 2018 Camry is the most exciting…
Maxim Crane Works announces plans to build new corporate headquarters in Wilder, adding 100 jobs
Maxim Crane Works LP, the nation’s leading crane rental and lifting services provider, will build a $4.71 million office and…
NKY prominent leaders create new community foundation, hire president — and think big
A group of prominent Northern Kentucky business and civic leaders have created a new community-wide foundation that will focus on…
Welcome House open house in Mainstrasse shows quality housing attainable for low-income residents
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor At a recent open house, Welcome House revealed the results of its latest effort,…
Spotlight: Ky Speedway preparing for 2017 Quaker State 400; get free tickets from the NKyTribune
NOTE: All the tickets have been given away. Thank You! Kentucky Speedway’s signature triple header weekend is coming up July…
Our Rich History: Sweet memories of Woolworth’s downtown Cincinnati store, a five-and-ten cent store
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune F. W. Woolworth Co. was once the largest discount store chain in the…
New state laws, including charter schools, stronger opioid penalties set to take effect June 29
Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2017 regular session will go into effect on Thursday, June 29….
Atlas Dry Cleaners: Celebrating 80 years of business in July; started by Geisen family in 1937
By Michael Ayers NKyTribune intern Newport’s Atlas Dry Cleaners will be in continuous operation for eight decades come this July….
Kenton County selects Turner Construction team for administration building and 303 Court Street project
NKyTribune staff The Kenton County Fiscal Court Wednesday chose the proposal of a team led by Turner Construction Company to…
Challenge from wife to build a smoker for $40 leads local pitmasters to 2017 Best of NKY – BBQ honor
Three years ago local pitmaster Guy Cummins had a desire to get back to his first love and that was…
KSO’s 23rd Summer in Devou Park — three shows coming, along with singing, workouts, and memories
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra continues a nearly 80-year tradition of fun, family-gatherings at the concert bowl in Covington’s Devou Park. The…
Community Health Status Survey: Only 2 in 10 adults eat recommended fruits and vegetables
The 2017 Community Health Status Survey (CHSS), funded by Interact for Health, has found that only 2 in 10 adults…