Kentucky Barrels forced to cancel their lone home game in six weeks due to opponent travel issues
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter It always seemed a bit of a scheduling oddity. How the Kentucky Barrels were…
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Beshear, Thompson, Votruba awarded honorary degrees during NKU’s weekend commencement ceremonies
Northern Kentucky University celebrated its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies last weekend, recognizing the achievements of 2,026 graduates and welcoming them…
‘Barrel down’ to the Arena is the call from Northern Kentucky’s newest team
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They come from 16 states and the District of Columbia — from places as…
Finally, football on the NKU campus — Arena Football, the Barrels, at Truist Arena
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Northern Kentucky University alum Corey Cunningham wanted to call the new Arena Football team…
Newport returns to 9th Region championship game with dominating performance in 60-29 win over Lloyd
By Terry Boehmmker NKyTribune sports reporter More than 7,000 fans showed up for a 9th Region boys basketball double-feature on…
UK Basketball to visit Northern Kentucky University’s Truist Arena for annual Blue-White Game October 21
After their success in Pikeville a season ago, the Kentucky men’s basketball team will hit the road Northern Kentucky for…
Northern Kentucky University to honor more than 1,300 during commencement exercises Saturday
Northern Kentucky University will honor more than 1,300 graduates at the 50th Commencement exercises on Saturday. The two ceremonies being…
NKU Athletics Department to host Teddy Bear Toss, Toy Donation Drive to benefit Eastern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky University Athletic Department will host a special Teddy Bear Toss and Toy Donation Drive during the NKU…
NKU’s on-campus arena undergoes its third name change in history — now Truist Arena
Northern Kentucky University has changed the name of its on-campus arena, BB&T Arena, to Truist Arena, effective immediately. The name…