Intrepid Urban Farmer: It’s bell-ringer news, the kind that keeps her moving along on garden dominence
By Ginger Dawson
Special to NKyTribune
For about the past 15 years, or so, I have had my summers visited by the phenomenon of the whole fam-damily vacation. We all pack-up, come in from all over the country, and camp together as a tribe in some pre-selected place that will have us. The attendance...
Money, rings stolen from St. Walburg Monastery while sisters are making funeral arrangements
By Mark Hansel
NKyTribune managing editor
St. Walburg Monastery in Villa Hills was burglarized last week as the Sisters of St. Benedict were making funeral arrangements for a member of the order.
Sister...
Museum renovation investment at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site pays off in increased attendance
By Kevin Eigelbach
NKyTribune reporter
A big investment in the small museum at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site appears to have paid off.
Amelia Hulth, park interpreter and interim park manager at Big...
Law enforcement agencies join forces on Operation Back to School to check compliance of sex offenders
By Mark Hansel
NKyTribune managing editor
Law enforcement officials from throughout the region came together in Erlanger Tuesday morning to help ensure Northern Kentucky’s children have a safer path...
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CVG celebrates National Aviation Day with food trucks at Airport Viewing Area on Sunday
CVG is celebrating #NationalAviationWeek by sharing fun facts and photos throughout the week on its Facebook page — and by hosting two events at the airport. Today, from 3-5 p.m. Gold Star Chili... - More »
- Unemployment up slightly though Kentucky has added jobs and employment shows strong growth
- Commissioner Quarles' appeal to USDA contributes to purchase of up to 13 million gallons of milk
- McDonald's, franchisees to invest $124M in KY to modernize 200 local restaurants, offer technology
- CVG starting work on new entrance road, improved access, and getting ready for new rental car facility
- BBB Trends: Work from home scheme may lead to business coaching scam; do your research
- NKY Chamber Women's Initiative presents 'Unlock Your Potential' Annual Regional Summit on Oct. 17
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Northern Kentucky University hosts 1968 film festival in conjunction with 50th anniversary celebration
Continuing its 50th anniversary celebrations, Northern Kentucky University is hosting a film festival dedicated to 1968 cinema. Presented by the Department of English and Cinema Studies, “NKU’s Gold... - More »
- Boone County Schools innovation — a video look at Personalizing Learning at Cooper High School
- NaviGo Scholars opens applications for the new school year; students can get connected
- Author Rick Bass to discuss new book, 'The Traveling Feast,' at NKU on Aug. 22
- Duke Energy volunteers build wi-fi shelter so Kelly Elementary students stay connected for homework
- An important reminder as school starts: Drivers, please slow down around schools, mind the buses
- New scholarship allows KCTCS students to earn $1,500 - $2,000 on the way to an associate degree
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Sen. Majority Leader McConnell in Northern Kentucky to tour SETEC, address ongoing addiction fight
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in Northern Kentucky Friday to tour the St. Elizabeth Training and Education Center (SETEC) and address ongoing... - More »
- Covington is looking for input from residents on improvements for Latonia's Barb Cook Park
- Covington City Commission on Tuesday approves studies designed to promote economic development
- Major sewer project set to begin in Covington's Eastside neighborhood, will take months to complete
- Upcoming changes to Kentucky licenses allows residents to choose standard or travel credential
- Tuesday is deadline for independent and other candidates to be on Nov. General Election ballot
- New Kentucky State Police cadets report for training; 61 recruits will replenish ranks after 56 retirements
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UK Markey Cancer doctor talks about pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer that killed Aretha Franklin
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center This week, the world lost one of the greatest singers of all time, Aretha Franklin. She passed away after a battle with pancreatic neuroendocrine cancer at... - More »
- Deadline near to speak on Kentucky HEALTH work mandate for Medicaid beneficiaries; comment now
- Nicotine replacement therapy products available for Kentuckians who want to quit smoking
- Northern Kentucky joins statewide Hepatitis A outbreak, Newport Syndicate food handler diagnosed
- Foot Health: Here's your complete beginner's guide to eliminating smelly feet
- UC study shows secondhand smoke is bad for teenagers; more likely to miss school due to illness
- Personal stories at groundbreaking for St. E Cancer Center emphasize need for comprehensive care
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Intrepid Urban Farmer: It’s bell-ringer news, the kind that keeps her moving along on garden dominence
By Ginger Dawson Special to NKyTribune For about the past 15 years, or so, I have had my summers visited by the phenomenon of the whole fam-damily vacation. We all pack-up, come in from all over the... - More »
- Chef John Foster: Aw, pumpkins already; seasons wane but summer's vegetable variety will be missed
- Museum renovation investment at Big Bone Lick State Historic Site pays off in increased attendance
- Line dancing and ghosts — Bobby Mackey’s Music World to celebrate 40th anniversary in September
- Kentucky by Heart: Sister Juana Mendez offers hope and direction to members of Hispanic community
- Our Rich History: Covington/Northern Kentucky Townhouses match for homes in Charleston, S.C.
- The River: The 'Intervening Years' (1961-1965) -- remembering good times, the big race, college . . .
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Briefs: Mann’s Crigger gets KASA award; Knipper, Foree to state boards; DBL lawyers recognized
Mann Elementary Principal Connie Crigger was selected as Administrator of the Year by the Kentucky Association of School Administrators. She was presented with an award at KASA’s 50th Annual Leadership... - More »
- Amsterdam Road in Covington closed due to mudslide, crews working to clear it, detour set up
- Money, rings stolen from St. Walburg Monastery while sisters are making funeral arrangements
- Section of Donaldson Highway to be named in honor of businessman, developer, H. Gordon Martin
- News Briefs: Rudler named top accounting firm, Hermes on bees, successful National Night Out
- Law enforcement agencies join forces on Operation Back to School to check compliance of sex offenders
- Mike Sipple to receive inaugural Horizon Award from Horizon Community Funds at Chamber dinner
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Dueling pianos — The Carnegie welcomes Felix and Fingers to the Otto M. Budig Theatre on Sept. 8
The Carnegie will welcome Felix and Fingers to the Otto M. Budig Theatre in Covington on Sept. 8 for a dueling piano performance that is sure to entertain audiences of all ages. Based out of Chicago,... - More »
- Inaugural FORE! Kids’ Sake Golf Tournament kicks off new fiscal year for Speedway Children’s Charities
- Tickets still available for Brighton Center's Wine over Water event at Purple People Bridge Aug. 25
- Redwood's Assistive Technology Resource Center celebrates 20th anniversary with event at the facility
- Future Fest: Get job and career training, work support and more at Kentucky Career Center Aug. 22
- Duke Energy awards $275K in urban redevelopment grants; five projects are in Northern Kentucky
- Boone County Schools' Kathy Reutman tells Florence Rotary about Drug Free Clubs enrollment effort
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: A bowhunter’s gear wish list as Kentucky’s archery season for deer approaches
With Kentucky’s 143-day archery season for deer opening in about two weeks, bow hunters are getting their gear ready and honing their shooting skills. The season dates are September 1, through January... - More »
- Twins from West Africa know all about the link between poverty and health; now study healthcare
- Environmental groups caution ORSANCO against doing away with water quality standards monitoring
- Marshall County High School gets grant for Project School Emergency Response to Violence
- State-of-art 4D theater opens at Creation Museum; latest high-tech addition to popular attraction
- Drug problem is creating another -- increasing neglect and deaths of children, reports review panel
- Kentucky Lottery ends year with record levels of sales — up 4.2 percent over last fiscal year
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CovCath’s new quarterback joins list of playmakers in 40-7 season opening win against Ryle
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The proven playmakers returning from Covington Catholic’s undefeated state championship football team opened the new season Friday with impressive performances... - More »
- NKU women’s soccer team opens season with 3-0 win over Indiana State on Friday night
- High school football season opens with intriguing storylines based on last year's results
- Thomas More’s Finke named PAC’s nominee for NCAA Woman of the Year
- 2018 Prep Football Previews: Derry brothers ready to do their part in Beechwood's bid for 14th state title
- Lakeside Park native Hentz, now a star at Stanford, named to preseason All-Pac-12 volleyball team
- UK's playmaker receiver Lynn Bowden is all business in fall workouts
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Teresa Werner: Giving the Commonwealth a seat at table on issue of climate change and fossil fuels
Carbon dioxide is one of the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere. Greenhouse gases trap heat and without them, Earth would be a frozen planet. Since the Industrial Age, the burning of fossil fuels (coal,... - More »
- Sue Cross: Criticism of media is fine and needed, but shouldn't mean systematic attacks on the whole
- Bill Straub: 'Knock 'em out, drag 'em in' Bevin shows how divisions just get wider and more bitter
- Scot Ashton: From fit to major surgery; recalling that time his lungs collapsed and he got new ones
- Ryan Quarles: The Kentucky State Fair provides an opportunity for people to come together
- Constance Alexander: More and more, we must separate the factual wheat from fake news chaff
- Commentary: Extending summer, moving back starting dates for school makes economic sense
