The River: A more modern tale this time, about the Great Riverboat Race of 2019 (American Queen wins)
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and continuing story.
By Capt. Don Sanders
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Day Two of special session: House committee chooses Bevin’s pension plan; floor debate Monday
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
Day two of the special session of the Kentucky General Assembly saw Gov. Matt Bevin’s public pension proposal clear a House committee on Saturday, while two bills sponsored...
Today it’s 50 years: Men walked on face of the Moon and UK professors, grads were part of Apollo team
By Jenny Wells
University of Kentucky
Today marks 50 years since human beings first landed and walked on the surface of the moon. Nearly 650 million people around the world watched as Neil Armstrong and...
Kenton County Attorney’s father shares experience guarding Apollo 11 astronauts after splashdown
By Stacy Tapke
Special to the NKyTribune
Fifty years ago on July 24, the command module Columbia splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after the Apollo 11 astronauts successfully completed their mission to...
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Chicago Tribune: Store closings outstripping 2018 numbers; some mitigated by openings, repurposing
By Lauren Zumbach The Chicago Tribune The number of store closures announced in the first half of 2019 has already outstripped the number retailers announced in all of 2018. More than two dozen chains,... - More »
- Chamber Spotlight Podcast featuring NKU's Vaidya, CVG's Candace McGraw, Braxton's Evan Rouse
- Theatre House hosting Blowout Sale on July 27, making room for new inventory; bargains galore
- Ron Taylor's own experience with pain led him to CBD oil -- and to the start of his own business
- Keven Moore: Electrical shock drowning is a silent killer -- please be careful when boating this summer
- All Charming Charlie stores closing; price reductions have started to clear merchandise
- HSD Metrics, led by Dan Cahill, moves its national headquarters to downtown Covington
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TMU presents showing of ‘The Artist at Home: Northern Kentucky Collects Duvenek’ until Aug. 19
Thomas More University will host an art exhibition titled “The Artist at Home: Northern Kentucky Collects Duveneck,” celebrating the life and work of Covington artist Frank Duveneck. This year marks... - More »
- Today it's 50 years: Men walked on face of the Moon and UK professors, grads were part of Apollo team
- Peluso says ReNewport Blue Ribbon Education Task Force ‘can be a difference-maker for our community’
- 'Grow with Google' workshops at Kenton Erlanger library draws crowd, focusing on digital literacy
- Enrollment now open for Enzweiler Building Institute school year – open house dates also announced
- Quality family child care for infants, toddlers is focus of pilot programs underway in Northern Kentucky
- Career and Technical Education Task Force reports that priority is finding best way to share resources
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County’s move to former Bavarian Brewery means big changes at two Covington sites
If you see a convoy of moving trucks driving west through downtown Covington the first two weekends of September, here’s why: Work is entering its final stages on the new Kenton County government... - More »
- Day Two of special session: House committee chooses Bevin's pension plan; floor debate Monday
- Three measures introduced as Kentucky General Assembly special session convenes in Frankfort
- Transportation Cabinet awards $16.6M for community improvements, includes $1.5M for four NKY projects
- Six miles of paving projects set to begin in Covington, first in Latonia, then on southeast side
- Covington City Commission to hear five-year economic development proposal next week
- Franklin County Court Judge Phillip Shepherd rules Kentucky's death penalty protocol unconstitutional
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Fidelity Investments employees receive Citizen Lifesaver Awards for rendering aid to coworker
When a Fidelity Investments employee collapsed and went into cardiac arrest while walking from the parking lot to the building on April 22, his co-workers jumped into action. EMS Director David Geiger... - More »
- Ticks: Pesky and dangerous, they are spreading to new areas and taking diseases with them
- After years of steady increases, Kentucky's overdose deaths declined in 2018; first time since 2013
- CTI signs MOU for partnership with South Korea's Samsung Medical Center; announces staff additions
- KY has 59 operating syringe exchanges and six in the wait; public-health advocates credited for increase
- Protect your eyes: Don't forget a hat and big, good sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays
- State health department sending nurses to jails, shelters, treatment centers with Hepatitis A vaccine
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The River: A more modern tale this time, about the Great Riverboat Race of 2019 (American Queen wins)
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This a part of a long and... - More »
- Kentucky Afield Outdoors: Find the thermocline for productive late-summer bass fishing
- Police taking a closer look at famous missing person case that inspired 'The Bluegrass Conspiracy' book
- Kenton County Attorney's father shares experience guarding Apollo 11 astronauts after splashdown
- Kentucky (and Boone County) connections to first lunar landing celebrated at KY Aviation Museum
- People of NKY: Gary Johnston knows technology, music, flying (just crashed once) and loves teaching
- Kentucky by Heart: Testing your knowledge of Ky's history, culture and geography with a 'County Quiz'
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Duke Energy: Manage your electricity costs as heat wave continues with these tips — and some help
Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky customers try to stay cool this summer. The company is offering free tools and tips to help customers manage those costs. “We... - More »
- Freedom's McKenna signs with Marlins; third player plucked from the roster by a MLB team this season
- Driver charged with manslaughter, DUI, wanton endangerment, in Jan crash that killed Union woman
- Flags at half-staff today for two Kentucky servicemen killed in WW II, Korean War; remains now identified
- Boone County Sheriff arrests three former Conner High School students for damage to campus
- Democrat and newcomer Michael Broihier enters primary race to take on McConnell in 2020 election
- During ramp-up to the 50th anniversary of first moon landing, you can go to Moon (really it's not far)
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Carnegie Theatre season opens with Green Day’s ‘American Idiot,’ playing weekends August 10-25
Are you an American Idiot? Or the Jesus of Suburbia? Do you just want to wake up when September ends? Then get your tickets to see Green Day’s AMERICAN IDIOT, weekends, August 10-25 at The Carnegie. The... - More »
- Northern Kentucky Young Professionals present Next Generation Leader Awards to under-40 winners
- Campbell County Public Library seeks board member to fill unexpired term through September, 2021
- Fish and Wildlife Commission awards special permits to nonprofits to raise funds for wildlife projects
- Master Provisions celebrates 25 Years of giving back in NKY -- and around the globe
- Bluebirds to take flight for Behringer Crawford Musem's Music@BCM series August 1
- Special Olympics Kentucky planning the NKY Fire Truck Pull; event will be Sept. 28 at Wayfair
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I-275/Combs Hehl repaving and bridge work project update; new lane closure to be aware of
The Interstate 275 Repaving and Bridge work project requires the following restrictions next week: • Left lane closure on west I-275 from Kellogg Avenue to the Kentucky side of the Combs Hehl bridge... - More »
- BBB: Why should our business or charity apply for the Torch Awards? It's all about ethics
- Art Lander's Outdoors: Ky's fourth species of Black Bass a mystery, limited to Cumberland headwaters
- Health officials urge public to take steps to avoid injury, illness during extreme summertime heat
- Pew Trusts: Exchange programs helping Kentuckians embrace new areas, think beyond urban vs. rural
- Two NKyians among appointees by Treasurer Ball to new KY Financial Empowerment Commission board
- Ashland Little Leaguer Cash Compliment powers way to inaugural Home Run Derby in Williamsport PA.
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Freedom score a pair in the ninth to avoid shutout, but fall to Otters in middle game of series
Facing the prospect of being blanked at home, the Florence Freedom fought back in the ninth but fell short to the Otters, 8-2, Saturday night at UC Health Stadium. Mike Rizitello hit an RBI-single... - More »
- Spinney steps down as Thomas More volleyball coach; NKU men’s soccer adds impressive recruits
- Freedom return to winning ways, end four-game losing streak with home win over Evansville Otters
- UK picked to finish sixth in SEC East by league media; four Wildcats voted on All-SEC preseason list
- Freedom swept for first time this season; Crushers hand Florence fourth straight loss
- Florence drops both ends of doubleheader to Crushers, both losses by one run in extra innings
- Thomas More women’s basketball finishes No. 2 nationally in NCAA Division III attendance for 2018-19
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Candace McGraw: Congressman Thomas Massie is leading fight to fix America’s airports
Airports are complex businesses that have profound impacts on the economic vitality of communities. Airports are also job, revenue and tax generators for their local communities. CVG is no different.... - More »
- Commentary: Clyde and Mary Middleton played legacy roles in growth of Kenton County libraries
- Brent Cooper: Marketing our region as one -- just the way we should we presenting ourselves
- Al Cross: McGrath stumbles, Broihier steps up, others in wings, then there's Mitch McConnell
- Bill Straub: Trump doubles down on four congresswomen of color who ARE where they belong
- Commentary: Public health is where science, politics meet but that doesn't change need for vaccinations
- Garren Colvin talks about the value of mentoring and how to find and develop a rapport with one
