Independence man hits $75,000 jackpot on Kentucky Lottery Cash Eruption scratch-off ticket
A Northern Kentucky man is celebrating a big win after he won $75,000 on a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. James…
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It was a 100th Birthday celebration for the Kruer-Tewes Homestead in Edgewood (stories were told)
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter From a distance you thought it might be a school graduation party. When you scrambled…
Our Rich History: Jerome Lederer, White Tavern Shops, and Jerry’s Drive-In Restaurants
Editor’s note: Part 6 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants. By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune…
Burlington native Alexandra Castle returning to NKY roots as first Master Distiller at Augusta Distillery
Burlington native Alexandra “Alex” Castle has been appointed the first Master Distiller and Director of Distillery Operations for Augusta Distillery,…
The River: From shutdown to reopening, things are cranking up, down, and all around (internet rules)
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Happy 225th birthday, Boone County; festivities will start June 1 at Burlington Commons
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County is a dynamic, energetic area that welcomes businesses and residents alike, a…
Dillon Powell graduated from UK College of Medicine at NKY campus, heads to UK hospital for residency
By Charla Hamilton University of Kentucky Northern Kentucky has always been home for Dillon Powell, a fourth-year medical student at…
Stephens Elementary School dedicates new Outdoor Classroom, provided by Rotary Club of Florence
By Will Baker Rotary Club of Florence “I just really can’t stop smiling,” said Dr. Jim Detwiler, Chief Academic Officer at…
Authenti-CITY Awards: Receive your penance (and cash) at Herb & Thelma’s ATM Confessional
Editor’s note: This is the fifth of five stories featuring the winners of the City of Covington’s 2024 Authenti-CITY Awards….
Newport Aquarium celebrating 25 years and 20 million guests and welcomes new Ring of Fire exhibit
Newport Aquarium is celebrating its 25th Anniversary — and over the years has grown to be one of the region’s…
Authenti-CITY Awards: Olla Low Rider Cruze-In offers cool cars, vibrant music… and life-changing tacos
Editor’s note: This is the fourth of five stories featuring the winners of the City of Covington’s 2024 Authenti-CITY Awards….
Gov. Beshear joins meetNKY at Newport Aquarium to celebrate tourism, declare Travel & Tourism Week
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Governor Andy Beshear joined meetNKY (the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau) on the Newport…
U.S. Department of Justice opens investigation into conditions at Kentucky youth detention centers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Justice Department announced Wednesday it has opened a statewide investigation into the conditions…
Covington seeking volunteers for Saturday’s River Sweep cleanup event along banks Ohio River
The Iroquois called the river “Ohio” – a name by the French as La Belle Riviere, or “the beautiful” —…
Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry supplies record 467,000 donated meals during 2023
Kentucky Hunters for the Hungry posted its highest-ever totals in 2023 with its ongoing efforts to fight hunger by facilitating…
Primary 2024: NKY has 10 state legislative races this month; at least one going down to the wire
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A state legislative race in Northern Kentucky between two Republicans is shaping up to be…
New report from CPE says more undergraduates in Kentucky are completing degrees debt free
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A new report released on Tuesday by the state Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) says…
Primary ’24: Voters have some choices to make in legislative races; in-person absentee voting started
By McKenna Horsely Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians going to the polls for the May 21 primary have choices to make about…
From spaceship house to ‘handsome’ TP dispenser, annual awards celebrate Covington’s ‘quirk’
The theme was not of this world. In a tribute to the City of Covington’s newest public art – the…
Our Rich History: Cincinnati’s Lou Groen, a ‘Big Fish’ in McDonald’s restaurants nationwide
Editor’s note: Part 5 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants. By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to NKyTribune…
Sarah Ronaghi pursued her dream to be in the theater, has a role in FX’s new series, Clipped
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She calls herself, “A small time girl with big dreams.” And Sarah Ronaghi started dreaming…
Explore the extaordinary life of local inventor Dr. George Sperti during May 14 NKY History Hour
While the name may not ring a bell, Dr. George Sperti’s inventions have undoubtedly touched the lives of millions. From…