Four area veterans of WW II making special trip to D.C. for 70th anniversary celebration of V-E Day
Four area World War II veterans will get a big send-off tomorrow morning at CVG airport for a special trip…
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Kentucky by Heart: Plenty of places in the Bluegrass state offer gentle ride into the sunset
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Steve Flairty grew up feeling good about Kentucky. He recalls childhood trips orchestrated by his…
Mark Hansel named NKyTribune managing editor, brings long history, extensive reporting experience
Veteran reporter Mark Hansel, who has covered Northern Kentucky for over a decade, has been named managing editor of the…
Regional travel, tourism impact is measured in billions — and jobs — says new study by meetNKy
Regional travel and tourism in the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region is a multi-billion industry and attracts millions of visitors, sustains…
Letter Carriers ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive on May 9 will benefit hundreds of our hungry neighbors
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor One of the biggest food drives of the year to benefit low-income families in…
Former Boone Judge-Executive Bruce Ferguson dies at 86; was historian and conservationist
Former Boone County Judge-executive Bruce Ferguson has died at age 86. Ferguson, who served as judge-executive from 1964 until 1982…
Chief cheerleader, CVB’s Eric Summe, says ‘Meet NKY’ and love it — because ‘we take care of people’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Eric Summe is a Northern Kentucky native who took a circuitous route to wind…
Baffert’s favorite American Pharoah wins stretch duel to capture Kentucky Derby
Zayat Stables’ homebred American Pharoah, ridden by now three-time Derby winner Victor Espinoza and trained by now four-time Derby winner…
NKU hosting regional showing of documentary, Dreamers & Doers: Voices of Kentucky Women
Kentucky women and their achievements will be celebrated on Wednesday, May 6, when the public is invited to a free…
Weekender: What if only three horses showed up, and other tales from Derbies past
Editor’s note: A master storyteller – or is that master of the tall tale? – Robert Treadway loves the horses…
Riding into Learning: Bicycle clubs show middle schoolers that STEM concepts have real-world uses
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Seventh-grader Jayshaun Washington thinks he hates math. But Doug Dicken, a financial manager…
Covington Police Chief Spike Jones to retire; Assistant Chief Byran Carter is likely successor
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune correspondent Michael “Spike” Jones is stepping down as police chief of his hometown Covington after almost…
NKU set to graduate one of largest classes in its history and to award three honorary degrees
Northern Kentucky University will present its 43rd Commencement in three separate ceremonies on Saturday, May 9, for one of its…
World’s first and only Shark Bridge opens to the public today at Newport Aquarium
Newport Aquarium’s all-new Shark Bridge – the only rope suspension bridge in North America where guests can walk just inches…
Liane Crossley: Baffert’s American Pharoah, Dortmund highlight overflow Derby field
The 141st renewal of the Kentucky Derby on May 2 has attracted an overflow field of 22 for America’s most…
Paul Long: Corey Long explains her thought process as she ran the 26.2 miles during the Derby Marathon
Corey Long is a graduate of Dixie Heights High School and the University of Louisville, and, not incidentally, my daughter….
Dinsmore Homestead offers history lesson to visitors, but needs some help to continue
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor The Dinsmore Homestead provides a living history lesson to the people of Northern Kentucky and…
Factory, European-style restaurant, on Newport’s Monmouth Row, always aimed at ‘what’s next’
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter “Europe in the heart of Newport,” is the theme for the newly opened Factory, a…
Don Then: Newsletter offers insights into various genres; Me, Myself & Eyes tells doctor’s life story
I begin this week by referencing a good resource for Northern Kentucky book lovers and writers: the Kentucky Literary Newsletter….
Covington Mayor Sherry Carran imposes ‘partial ban’ on questions at close of commission meetings
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – Mayor Sherry Carran has imposed a partial ban on questions during the “public…
Gateway’s newest innovation is a student-run business offering real-world classroom, service
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor Downtown Covington is getting a new, special service business, thanks to Gateway Community and Technical…
Kentucky by Heart: For the eager salesman, mail-order worm business didn’t work out
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve always liked to sell things, even at an early age. I helped Mom sell…