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Big day of racing: Endlessly wins Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway — on the Road to the Derby

A big day of racing at Turfway Park on the Road to the Derby, as Amerman Racing Stables’ Endlessly made a bold move around the far turn and kicked clear in mid-stretch, dominating his 10 rivals by four lengths in Saturday’s 53rd running of the $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III), the marquee race of Turfway’s season. Endlessly, now a three-time graded stakes winner, was ridden by jockey Umberto...

Campbell County luck runs out after 13 straight as Noah’s 48 for Harlan County game turns it all around

By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON – Sometimes it happens like this. You’re playing your game. You’re confident, making the passes and the shots. Playing smart. You’re up double digits. Just one last quarter to go. Eight short minutes. Campbell County Coach Brent Sowder consoles senior Broc Sorgenfrei after his 17-point Friday performance that earned him a spot on the all-tournament...

Samaritan Car Care founder, NKY resident Bruce Kintner, wins Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Award

A Cold Spring man who founded a charity to provide affordable car repairs has won the region’s highest community service award. Bruce Kintner, who founded Samaritan Car Care Clinic in 2007, received the Greater Cincinnati Jefferson Award on March 21, presented in a ceremony hosted by the Rotary Club of Cincinnati. As the local Jefferson Award winner, Kintner becomes a finalist for one of the five...

KY to host largest annual school archery tournament March 28-30 in Louisville; NKY schools competing

(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the complete list of NKY schools participating in the tournament. Our apologies for the incomplete list in the early version. If your school is participating but has been omitted, please email news@nkytrib.com.) Kentucky will host the largest annual school archery tournament in the country March 28-30, 2024, when nearly 8,500 student archers from...

In a Sweet 16 matchup Northern Kentucky couldn’t lose, Campbell County upsets streaking Newport

By Dan Weber NKyTribune reporter LEXINGTON – It doesn’t often happen like this. A guaranteed Sweet 16 winner for Northern Kentucky.Guaranteed. In fact, it’s never happened like this – two teams from the same conference, heck the same county – facing off in a neighborhood rivalry removed to Rupp Arena for a state tournament showdown. There’s only one problem with the guaranteed winner scenario:...

REDI Cincinnati names finalists for James A. Wuenker Growth Award, four from Northern Kentucky

REDI Cincinnati announces 14 companies across the region as finalists for the James A. Wuenker Growth Awards, four from Northern Kentucky. The winning companies and projects will be announced and recognized for their impact on the region at REDI’s 10th Anniversary Celebration and Annual Meeting presented by JobsOhio and PNC on March 26. REDI Cincinnati’s James A. Wuenker Growth Awards were created...

State’s certificate of need repeal dies on bipartisan vote in House committee; better solutions needed

By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill that opponents said would effectively repeal Kentucky’s certificate of need law failed in a bipartisan vote of the House Health Services Committee Thursday. House Bill 204 would have blocked the ability of a dominant provider to sue a certificate of need (CON) applicant during the process. It failed by a 13-3 vote with two lawmakers passing. Rep.Marianne Proctor,...

KBE selects Lawrence Co. Superintendent Robbie Fletcher as state’s next commissioner of education

The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has selected Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education. As the chief state school officer and chief executive officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the commissioner recommends and implements KBE policies and directs KDE in the management of the state’s 171 public school districts,...

Kentucky stunned in NCAA opener for second time in three years with shocking loss to Oakland

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tre Mitchell walked out of the locker room with with towel over his head. He was joined by Antonio Reeves as they prepared to face the media following another one-and-done appearance in the postseason. It was another stunning early exit for Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. The Wildcats, the No. 3 seed in the South Region, suffered their second opening-round...

Dayton to hold ribbon-cutting on March 25 for the Historic Burton Building renovation project

The City of Dayton, Orleans Development, and The Catalytic Fund will celebrate the completion of the 10 residential units and first-floor commercial space at the Historic Burton Building renovation project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 4 p.m. on March 25. The Historic Burton Building — before — at the corner of Sixth Ave. in Dayton’s central business district. (Photo provided) The...

Newport-based eat well celebrations and feasts announces acquisition of Jeff Thomas Catering

Two of the region’s catering companies are joining forces as eat well celebrations and feasts has announced the acquisition of Jeff Thomas Catering. The newly combined company will operate under the eat well brand and will focus on special events, weddings, galas and corporate events. The merger comes as Jeff Thomas Catering’s founder, Jeff Thomas, prepares to retire at the end of 2024. Thomas...

2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees named, to be honored May 23

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative has announced the 2024 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees who will be recognized at the 40th annual event on May 23.  Sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, the awards honor women who exemplify notable achievement; outstanding service in their professions or to the Northern Kentucky community and the qualities of personal...

Florence resident Sal Piacente receives award recognizing his expertise in casino game protection

By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He’s watching – so don’t even think about it. Sal Piacente is a renowned expert in the field of casino game protection, with over 38 years of experience. “I’ve always had a passion for cheating and scamming,” Piacente told the Northern Kentucky Tribune. “When I was 12, my father showed me the seven-card monte scam; and warned me about it.” And today,...

BE NKY’s new population, labor force study points to challenges — attracting talent, skilled workforce

The population of Northern Kentucky’s Boone, Kenton, and Campbell counties is expected to grow, albeit modestly, between now and 2050, according to a Population and Labor Force Trends and Future Projections study commissioned by BE NKY Growth Partnership (BE NKY) and researched by Janet Harrah and student fellows at the Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD) at the Haile College of Business...

Governor Beshear addresses legislative actions, laments ‘partisan politics,’ reviewing bills on his desk

By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday called a Republican-backed bill that would move the state’s wildlife management agency from his administration to the agriculture department an unconstitutional “power grab.” Beshear also called out Senate Republicans for refusing to confirm his appointees to the Fish and Wildlife Commission. “It’s time for them to...