NKyTribune earns support from NewsMatch once again — aimed at growing voluntary reader support
By Judy Clabes
NKyTribune editor
The NKyTribune is a nonprofit local independent, public service news site, published by the Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism and was founded by a group of journalists and editors who are devoted to the Northern Kentucky community.
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Republicans poised to cut Kentucky income tax again based on revenue boom that could be fleeting
The Kentucky Education Association has come out against a potential tax cut that it says could harm funding for the state’s schools. Shown here is Medora Elementary School in Louisville after students...
DCCH family moves one step closer to adoption of longtime foster child during National Adoption Month
November is recognized as National Adoption Month and for one Northern Kentucky family, this year is a cause for celebration. The Shepherd family is one step closer to finalizing the adoption of the young...
Changes in store for Covington’s 4th street Thursday as ‘Texas Turnaround’ project nears completion
How drivers enter Interstate 71/75 in Covington just south of the Brent Spence Bridge will change at 5 a.m. Thursday as construction of the $8.8 million “Texas Turnaround” edges closer to completion,...
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NKY Chamber’s Women Initiative to host Professional series event featuring Vitale Buford Dec. 15
On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative will host a Professional Series event sponsored by PNC and featuring local leader Vitale Buford, CEO of The Hardin Group.... - More »
- Kentucky Chamber Foundation opens applications for second annual Fair Chance Academy
- BBB warning consumers about social media gift exchanges -- many are illegal pyramid schemes
- Enzweiler Building Institute to hold informational session for interested students December 10
- BBB: Do your research before buying holiday gifts from pop-up shops; as about refund, exchange policies
- Be savvy in your online shopping this holiday to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime
- BBB: Shopping local on Small Business Saturday -- Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday on the way
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Kentucky public school graduate Alora Mazarakis living dream as electronics engineer for NASA
Shelby County Public Schools graduate Alora Mazarakis remembers telling her father she wanted to go to college at NASA when she was young. “You can’t go to college at NASA,” she said, “but... - More »
- NKU Athletics Department to host Teddy Bear Toss, Toy Donation Drive to benefit Eastern Kentucky
- Thomas More University names Jeni Al Bahrani as inaugural director of Zembrodt leadership center
- Notre Dame Academy names Trish Miller fourth president, effective July 1, 2023
- Kids Count report: The pandemic's toll -- only 1 in 4 eight-graders are proficient in math; why that matters
- ParentCamp offering a virtual program in partnership with National Alliance of Black School Educators on Nov. 30
- CPE outlines 2023 legislative priorities -- addressing workforce shortages, easing college transition top list
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Boone remains among counties with lowest jobless rates in KYSTATS latest monthly report
Unemployment rates fell in 91 counties between October 2021 and October 2022, rose in 18, and stayed the same in 11 counties, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). Woodford... - More »
- Senate Republicans ponder abortion, constitutional amendments, NKU at Covington retreat
- Senators McDaniel, Thayer among recipients of 2022 KY Association of Manufacturers LawMaker Awards
- Kentucky Attorney General announces 12 randomly-selected counties for post-election audit
- Newport is accepting Letters to Santa -- and he promises a reply if you write by December 16
- Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on highway projects this week; beware delays, closures
- Sazerac Co. makes largest distilled spirits-related investment in Kentucky, $600m in barrel warehouses
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Governor gives update on influenza, RSV, and COVID 19; signs are encouraging but be cautious
In his weekly press conference, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on influenza, RSV, and COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. Beshear said that the spread of influenza is increasing in Kentucky. Six influenza... - More »
- Sleep matters -- and Kentuckians report getting too little; good sleep is critical to good health
- To prevent major COVID comeback, test twice this holiday season; take steps that have proven to work
- Kentucky COVID numbers up and down in latest Department for Public Health weekly report
- New mobile clinic rolls across state to deliver children's services to underserved areas
- Your health: Don't wait until the New Year to prioritize health, start with these tips for happier holidays
- St. E. Healthy Headlines: People with diabetes focus on blood sugar levels, for children it's harder
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Make your holidays really ‘green’ — be good to the environment by reducing all that waste
By Sherri Farley UK Extension Specialist Often, we associate environmental topics with springtime, but you can be environmentally friendly any time of the year. Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s ... - More »
- DCCH family moves one step closer to adoption of longtime foster child during National Adoption Month
- Something to howl about: Covington officials to celebrate opening of city's first dog park Friday
- Kentucky by Heart: An often overlooked KY writer; EKU's buzzer-beater; Wilmore's generosity and more
- Our Rich History: Jeanne Pike and the growth of media services at Thomas More
- The River: The worst cook on the river reflects on turkey day, recalling a few meals long since passed
- Braxton Brewing Co. to celebrate annual Dark Charge variant release with Winter Block Party December 2-3
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KYDJJ to open first female-only juvenile detention center in Newport; recruiting 15 new employees
Beginning this month, females between the ages of 11 to 18 ordered by the courts to secure detention with the Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) will be housed at the new Campbell Regional... - More »
- NKyTribune earns support from NewsMatch once again -- aimed at growing voluntary reader support
- Changes in store for Covington's 4th street Thursday as 'Texas Turnaround' project nears completion
- Legendary play-by-play announcer Mike Tussey calls his own game 'over' after 60-plus-years' career
- Covington native Charley Wolf died at 96, made a mark in basketball and as patriarch of a sports family
- NKY Tri-ED to officially launch new Northern Kentucky Atlas at public Annual Forum on Nov. 30
- Boone County Classified Employees Association calls for immediate recognition as bargaining agent
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Roger Babik, founder and president of Master Provisions to retire; Shane Armstrong named successor
Roger Babik, Founder and President of the Northern Kentucky-based nonprofit, Master Provisions, will retire in the second half of 2023 following a phased executive leadership transition beginning January... - More »
- Paul Whelan urges volunteers for Wreaths Across America's Evergreen Cemetery's VA Soldier's Lot
- Kenton County Public Library offering full slate of holiday activities throughout month of December
- Sunday Morning Club's tradition continues for 35th year, Free Christmas Celebration -- dinner (and toys)
- Journalist Jamie Lucke, States Newsroom partner for new statewide nonprofit The Kentucky Lantern
- Local artist Doc Galahan creates interactive street-art project on Covington’s Pike Street Art Wall
- Rick Pender hosts Behringer-Crawford's NKY History Hour on Nov. 30 -- the Oldest Northern Kentucky
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Some gift-giving ideas for hunters and anglers holiday season fast approaches
With Christmas just three weeks away, now is the time to finish up your shopping. Is there an angler or hunter on your shopping list? Here are some last-minute gift ideas: • For the angler, jigs and... - More »
- Republicans poised to cut Kentucky income tax again based on revenue boom that could be fleeting
- Former Governor John Y. Brown, dead at 88, honored at Capitol as remarkable leader who 'did it his way'
- Rural Kentucky schools work to face challenges associated with childhood trauma among students
- Former governor John Y. Brown to lie in state in Capitol Tues.; private memorial service Wed.
- UK placekicker Matt Ruffalo gets Schnellenberger MVP Award in UK's 26-13 win over Louisville
- Superintendents Council approves changes to social studies standards, lists basic documents to be taught
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Matchup with Wolverines in London provides unique experience for Kentucky basketball team
Kentucky’s Jacob Toppin provided a spark in a 60-41 victory over Bellarmine on Tuesday. (Photo by Les Nicholson) By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Jacob Toppin has never been overseas. That will change... - More »
- Rivalry will resume when Beechwood meets Mayfield in championship game of Class 2A football playoffs
- Both Thomas More University men's and women's basketball teams earn historic first place rankings
- Matt's Take: No Chase or Mixon, no problem; positives and negatives, and Graham Ashcraft Q&A
- NKU basketball standout Marques Warrick named Horizon League Player of the Week
- Boys Basketball Preview: Coaches expect top-ranked CovCath to continue program's winning tradition
- Girls Basketball Preview: Last year's 9th Region finalists voted top teams in preseason coaches poll
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Bill Straub: McConnell’s vote against the ‘respect’ for his own marriage is hard to explain — so he doesn’t
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell is usually as transparent as glass – whatever enhances the GOP politically, despite potential repercussions on the nation as a whole, has to come first. This... - More »
- John Schickel: Friday's opening of new Turfway Park facility a monumental win for NKY and horseracing
- Constance Alexander: Murray bookstore offers stroll through 'splendid garden' of vintage, rare books
- Kathie Mancini: Time is running out to choose your 2023 Medicare plan coverage; deadline is Dec. 7
- Joe Heller: A cartoonist's view of the week in the news -- full color, broad strokes, few words
- Jackie Mader: Play important to children of all ages, part of learning; schools should maximize benefits
- Bill Straub: Jamie 'Hee-Haw' Comer just can't walk away from Hunter Biden 'investigation'; about John Y.
