Bevin calls special session — to start Friday morning — on public pensions to address state’s looming crisis
Gov. Matt Bevin will convene the Kentucky General Assembly into special session, beginning this Friday, July 19 at 8 a.m. EDT.
Since the conclusion of the 2019 Regular Session, Gov. Bevin and his team have worked closely with state legislators preparing for a special session to save Kentucky’s quasi-agencies,...
Our Rich History: Fifty years ago, first Moon Walker spurred imaginations of legions of ‘Moon Men’
By Stephen Enzweiler
Special to the NKyTribune
Fifty years ago, on July 16, 1969, the greatest adventure in the history of life on earth got underway. Amid the swirling distractions of the Cold War, Vietnam,...
Clyde Middleton, 91, former state Senator and Kenton Judge-Executive, dies after long illness
Staff report
Clyde W. Middleton, 91, long-time Northern Kentucky political leader and public servant, died July 12 at Rosedale Green in Covington, after a long illness.
He was battling cancer and had been...
The River: Father Time is invisible passenger on big adventures of the Clyde; it’s time to say goodbye
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...
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Tech repair services uBreakiFix opens second location in NKY in Newport; have location in Florence
Tech repair brand uBreakiFix opened its newest location, uBreakiFix Newport, at 52 Carothers Road. uBreakiFix services anything with a power button, including smartphones, game consoles, tablets, computers,... - More »
- BBB Trends: Pause -- read the fine print for online auctions sites and read it fully before buying
- Sale of the Florence Freedom baseball team is pending; new owners plan to keep team in NKY
- NKY Chamber of Commerce's weekly newscast with Jeremy Schrand and Kathrine Nero
- Newport's The Baker's Table named one of the 16 Best New Restaurants in America by Eater.com
- David Stumbo: Ladder work is one of the most dangerous activities -- at home or at work
- Homebuys 'treasure hunt' store to locate in Florence in former Toys R Us site; first in KY
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Quality family child care for infants, toddlers is focus of pilot programs underway in Northern Kentucky
Increasing the availability of quality family child care for infants and toddlers in the state’s underserved areas is the focus of pilot programs now underway in Northern Kentucky. The work is being... - More »
- Career and Technical Education Task Force reports that priority is finding best way to share resources
- GOOGLE brings free daylong workshop on economic opportunity to Kenton County Erlanger library
- Kentucky makes great gains in providing summer meals to children, according to report
- Twelve Stones Christian Academy in Erlanger now operated by Answers in Genesis
- Kentucky one of 10 states chosen to attend National Governors Association school safety convening
- Vettes for Veterans Corvette show at Gateway's Transportation Technology Center on Saturday
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Bevin calls special session — to start Friday morning — on public pensions to address state’s looming crisis
Gov. Matt Bevin will convene the Kentucky General Assembly into special session, beginning this Friday, July 19 at 8 a.m. EDT. Since the conclusion of the 2019 Regular Session, Gov. Bevin and his team... - More »
- FairWarning: Little progress so far on U.S. goal to cut food waste in half; big portions end up in landfills
- Northbound Amsterdam Road closing Monday; site work soon to be underway for subdivision
- Covington IRS site concepts: mix of uses, three scenarios for 23 acres continue the public discussion
- Covington tweaks incentives that assisted 30 small businesses last year; goal is to be more helpful
- Covington zoning rewrite in need of feedback, website lets the public engage during the process
- Direction 2030: Kenton County holding public open house on finding of research on its future
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Protect your eyes: Don’t forget a hat and big, good sunglasses to protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays
Next time you step outside to enjoy the summer sun, don’t forget to bring a pair of sunglasses. Most people know that the sun’s damaging ultraviolet rays are bad for the skin. But did you know that... - More »
- State health department sending nurses to jails, shelters, treatment centers with Hepatitis A vaccine
- Healthy Headlines: Things you need to know about chest pains, calling 911 -- every moment counts
- CAST's Spring Awakening show to be followed by talkback sessions with Lindner Center of HOPE
- More children in Kentucky getting breakfast, lunch through federally funded summer nutrition programs
- Charter Senior Living is new manager of senior living community formerly know as Brookdale Edgewood
- Kentuckians continue losing Medicaid coverage for unexplained reasons; bureaucratic hurdles an issue
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Kentucky by Heart: Testing your knowledge of Ky’s history, culture and geography with a ‘County Quiz’
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Though I’m not sure I’ve been to all 120 Kentucky counties, I believe it is pretty close to that number. I’ve found that if you study the history, culture,... - More »
- Our Rich History: Fifty years ago, first Moon Walker spurred imaginations of legions of 'Moon Men'
- The River: Father Time is invisible passenger on big adventures of the Clyde; it's time to say goodbye
- Highlands Cemetery, Part 2: It's history and some people buried there as it celebrates 150 years
- Highand Cemetery celebrating 150th anniversary on July 18th with free public event; it has a rich history
- Rolling out the barrels: First painted Bourbon Barrels are out -- but just for a while, for a sneak peek
- Intrepid Urban Farmer: Hate rain, love rain, don't/do need rain -- gardening is just a collision of emotions
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People in News: Maddox is Hazlitt Freshman of Year, Dubbs joins Heritage, Miller gets Pony Club award
Rep. Savannah Maddox of Dry Ridge has been honored with the Hazlitt Coalition National Freshman of the Year Award for her legislative accomplishments. The Hazlitt Coalition is a growing network of... - More »
- Clyde Middleton, 91, former state Senator and Kenton Judge-Executive, dies after long illness
- Overtime battle between Busch brothers decides Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Quaker State 400
- State Budget Director provides details on revenues for fiscal year ending June 30; surplus is $194.5m
- Governor, legislative leadership say excess revenues of $194m will go to retired teacher health, pensions
- Covington Police arrest suspect in fatal City Heights shooting; shooter in earlier incident still at large
- Joyce Callery, married to former Covington, Villa Hills Mayor Butch Callery for 52 years, dies
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Special Olympics Kentucky planning the NKY Fire Truck Pull; event will be Sept. 28 at Wayfair
Special Olympic Kentucky will hold a kickoff meeting for the Northern Kentucky Fire Truck Pull on Tuesday, July 23, a Chuy’s on Houston Rd. in Florence. The event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics... - More »
- Bam Powell Brings the "Cincinnati Sound" to Behringer-Crawford Museum's Music@BCM
- The Center for Great Neighborhoods wants community feedback, take the Place Matters Survey
- Cinci Burger Week starts Monday, $5 burgers at 80+ area restaurants, benefits Childhood Food Solutions
- Campbell County annual Backroads Farm Tour is Saturday, July 20 -- see where your food comes from
- Dinsmore Homestead's Civil War Days this weekend, features storytelling, demonstrations and more
- 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun' free summer concert at Devou, presented by KSO, on Saturday
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Two NKyians among appointees by Treasurer Ball to new KY Financial Empowerment Commission board
Treasurer Allison Ball has appointed five members to the inaugural Kentucky Financial Empowerment Commission Board. The appointments follow a new law giving the State Treasurer authority to appoint members... - More »
- Ashland Little Leaguer Cash Compliment powers way to inaugural Home Run Derby in Williamsport PA.
- You are never too old and Kentucky's Harlan Sanders tops the Senior List, which just goes to prove it
- KY House democrats offer plans to help health departments, quasis deal with pension costs
- BLINK announces plans for NKY, include concert with national headliner, striking illuminations, much more
- ‘Apollo 11: First Steps Edition’ lands in OMNIMAX Theater on July 20 at Cincinnati Museum Center
- Roebling Bridge temporary netting to be installed this week; closures of walkway expected July 10-12
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Freedom lefty Sebald is Frontier Pitcher of the Week; Reichenborn signs with Cardinals organization
After arriving home from a weekend road-trip in Sauget, Ill. the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, were informed that pitcher Scott Sebald has been tabbed Frontier League Pitcher... - More »
- Prep Sports Notebook: High-scoring point guard transferring to high school in North Carolina
- Thomas More notebook: An old friend becomes a new rival when Saints visit St. Thomas (Fla.)
- Participation numbers increasing in most Kentucky high school sports, except football, KSHAA says
- Freedom fall to Grizzlies in series finale; Gibson rebounds after three-run first, but damage was done
- Freedom best Grizzlies again, secure series win as Sebald flirts with no-hitter
- NKU notebook: Norse nemesis Cleveland State fires Felton; Horizon League tweaks tourney format
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Garren Colvin talks about the value of mentoring and how to find and develop a rapport with one
No matter how good you are – or how long you’ve been in business – you can’t know everything. Colvin The best way to grow your career and develop in an organization is to find a mentor. You can... - More »
- Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive messages for youth; exceptionalism through education
- Sid Miller: Presidential Candidate Perot was also an agriculturist who never forgot his deep Texas roots
- Dave Schroeder: Grow with Google at Erlanger library to provide digital skills for jobseekers, businesses
- Bill Straub: Enter fighter pilot Amy McGrath who will need big fire-power against Mitch McConnell
- Janie Heath: It's time for bold steps to keep e-cigarettes out of the hands of kids
- Beth Davisson: Employers have important role in combatting Kentucky's opioid epidemic
