Newport extends COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program; eligible businesses can get grant
The City of Newport’s COVID 19 Financial Assistance Program was created in November 2020 in response to impacts during the…
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The Man Scout: Crowing wolves, plotting cows and angry wasps all introduce themselves to a city boy
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune We arrive this week at the section of the 1952 Boy Scouts Handbook that…
Our Rich History: “Numbers King” Melvin Clark and African American racketeers in Newport
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 58 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Newport’s “Sin…
The Man Scout: Stick with me in End Times, we will feast like kings – just be sure to bring a flint stone
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune Last week I shared details about my fear of fire and a few incidents…
Torrid shooting ignites NewCath’s 77-44 triumph over Newport; CovCath cruises past Ryle, 79-32
NKyTribune staff Newport Central Catholic built an 11-point halftime lead against city rival Newport on Tuesday night, and then blew…
Thomas Clark Foundation offering free workshop for teachers on Black history and culture
The Thomas D. Clark Foundation will offer teachers a professional development workshop on Black history and culture via Zoom from 9 a.m….
Our Rich History: The Black Population of Newport and Campbell County
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 56 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” Cincinnati’s position…
Our Rich History: George Ratterman (1926-2007), football star, reform sheriff, led Newport’s cleanup
Part 55 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” By Richard Challis Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky has…
Beloved iconic Sweet Tooth Candy & Ice Cream in Newport to stay open under Pompilios’ ownership
Sweet Tooth Candy & Ice Cream, a Newport tradition since 1972, is announcing they will stay open and in their…
The Man Scout: You can’t figure out where you’re going until you understand where you’ve been
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune As we approach the halfway point of my trusty Boy Scouts Handbook, we come…
New Riff Distillery meets inventory requirements, advances to KDA ‘Proof’ level membership
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has announced that New Riff Distillery has met the inventory requirements to advance to “Proof” level…
Purple People Bridge annual holiday display rescued by North American Properties and other Santas
After it looked like a Grinch called COVID-19 would steal this year’s holiday celebration on the Purple People Bridge, a Christmas…
Lloyd gets payback win over Newport in opening round of playoffs behind strong rushing tandem
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Lloyd junior Amari Riley didn’t carry the ball a single time during his team’s…
CovCath meets Cooper in Class 5A playoffs on Nov. 20; Newport to host Lloyd in Class 2A opener
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The KHSAA has announced the pairings for the virus-delayed state football playoffs, and a…
New Spectrum store now open in Newport, serves customers while adhering to health/safety guidelines
Charter Communications, Inc. is opening a new Spectrum store in Newport to give a convenient option for adding or managing…
The Man Scout: Friendship is the best adventure there is, especially when your patrol is involved
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune Growing up, my best friend Beth lived four or five houses down from me,…
CovCath steamrolls way to 42-0 win over Highlands; NewCath remains perfect by defeating Dayton
NKyTribune staff Make that 20 consecutive wins for Covington Catholic, which is showing everyone it is very capable of repeating…
Newport scores three touchdowns in fourth quarter to get past Lloyd, 19-13, in Class 2A district game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter It took a while for the offense to start clicking, but Newport scored three…
The Man Scout: Wrestling with memories of an unthrifty childhood and a guy called Jake ‘The Snake’
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune I should have known this was going to be an interesting journey when, a…
Devou Good Foundation donates 1,000 new bike racks, five repair stations to City of Cincinnati
The Devou Good Foundation of Northern Kentucky has donated 1,000 new bike racks and five repair stations to the City…
Our Rich History: Jewish history in Newport — immigrants came for jobs, built a synagogue
By Jeannine Kreinbrink Special to NKyTribune Part 47 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The West End…
Highlands overwhelms Conner in Class 5A showdown; Simon Kenton falls in OT at Russell
NKyTribune staff The memory of two losses against Conner in 2019 provided plenty of motivation for Highlands on Saturday night…