The River: From the Ice Age to Locks and Dams on the Ohio River, as told aboard BB Riverboat Belle
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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Katie Wesseling finding a ‘new normal’ after retiring as director of Northern Kentucky Volleyball Club
By Marc Hardin
NKyTribune contributor
Katie Wesseling is enjoying her new normal. A week after retiring as 20-year director of the Northern Kentucky Volleyball Club, she spent most of Thursday with her...
Second-half scoring spree carries CovCath to 36-0 win over Highlands in Class 5A playoff game
CovCath running back Casey McGinness, No. 2, breaks free on one of his four touchdown runs in the win over Highlands. (Photo by Bob Jackson)
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NKyTribune sports reporter
The first half...
Covington’s West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
By Mark Hansel
NKyTribune managing editor
Covington Economic Development Director Tom West provided an update on city projects at Thursday’s Covington Business Council November luncheon.
West told...
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Scuba Santa is coming back; Water Wonderland to celebrate 16th year at Newport Aquarium
Just as it’s getting cold and icy outside, experience a taste of the tropics inside Newport Aquarium, as Scuba Santa returns for his 16th year. Newport Aquarium invites the public to experience the Cincinnati... - More »
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- Duke Energy, Utilities United Against Scams warn customers about falling victim to imposters
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- As holiday season approaches, CVG provides updates on construction projects; offers traveler tips
- Verizon Wireless retailer opens new store in Florence, plans to hire six new employees in the coming year
- BBB Trends: Makers, Mind and Money - BBB, local small business organizations celebrate success
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Applications now open for next summer’s Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs to be held at NKU
The next session of the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) will take place June 23 through July 13, 2019 at Northern Kentucky University. Students currently in 9th, 10th and 11th grade can apply... - More »
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- NKU holds ceremony -- flag-raising, wreath-laying -- to honor veterans and nearly 500 veterans it serves
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KLC presents Sen. Chris McDaniel with ‘Friend of Kentucky Cities’ award at Kenton Mayors’ meeting
The Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) presented Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) with a 2018 “Friend of Kentucky Cities” award Saturday morning at a meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group. KLC... - More »
- Kenton Parks & Recreation, Public Library team up for letters to/from Santa program
- Covington's West tells CBC lunch crowd temporary free parking at RiverHaus could start Monday
- Kentucky Transportation Cabinet ready to respond to snow, ice season -- crews trained, salt on hand
- Democrat Rocky Adkins files paperwork to run for governor; announcement today in Morehead
- SD1 receives state, federal disaster relief for response to historic Ohio River rising earlier in year
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Dr. Kurapati receives award for his book, ‘Physician: How Science Transformed the Art of Medicine’
Staff report Dr. Rajeev Kurapati has spent over a decade as a hospital physician within Northern Kentucky’s St. Elizabeth Healthcare system. His latest book, Physician: How Science Transformed the Art... - More »
- NKU's Institute for Health Innovation gets $200k grant to expand opioid interventions in Owen County
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- Opioid epidemic rampant in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties, FindHelpNow.org can help
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The River: From the Ice Age to Locks and Dams on the Ohio River, as told aboard BB Riverboat Belle
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 »
- Katie Wesseling finding a 'new normal' after retiring as director of Northern Kentucky Volleyball Club
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- Intrepid Urban Farmer: In gardening, be prepared for some unexpected ( funny, epic, sexy) events
- Loder Diary at BCPL provides daily account of life in Petersburg in the late 1800s; family home still exists
- Kentucky by Heart: Joe Cunningham, Chase grad, flips U.S. house seat in S. Carolina for dems
- Our Rich History: Veterans Day and the American Legion; honoring men and women who served
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Supreme Court: Right to Work narrowly upheld; medical review panels unanimously ‘unconstitutional’
In two decisions announced this week, the Kentucky Supreme Court was sharply divided in unholding the Right to Work legislation passed by the 2017 General Assembly and was unanimous in its decision that... - More »
- People in News: State appointments, polygraph explained, literacy award, Chamber recognition
- NKY attorney indicted, charges include rape, human trafficking; case developed from Nolan conviction
- Overnight accident shuts down Airport Access Road in Boone County, one driver seriously injured
- Florence Freedom to start youth baseball league with 3-to-7-year-old kids coached by team's players
- Maine husband's long shot play on Kentucky Oaks Day pays off with kidney donation for his wife
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Winterfair, juried fine art and crafts, to be held at NKY Convention Center Nov. 23-25, includes KY Crafted
Ohio Designer Craftsmen has announced that PassionWorks Studio will be a new exhibitor at the 41st annual Winterfair to be held at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center Nov. 23-25. Artists at work in... - More »
- Center for Addiction Treatment gets $500k grant to expand into primary care, mental health counseling
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- Kentucky Book Fair: History and politics book selections offer rich options at Saturday event
- Brighton Center gets $142k national grant to provide street outreach services in NKY to 'street' youth
- Nonprofit Spotlight: What does world look like through your lens? I.Imagine students fine out
- Commonwealth Artists Student Theatre, Carnegie, Know Theatre team up to enhance Fringe Festival
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U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao unveils initiative to increase rural infrastructure projects
LEXINGTON – At the 44th Annual Conference and Exposition of the Kentucky Association of Counties this week, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation... - More »
- National-model partnership means KY's universities can increase commercialization of innovations
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- Gov. Bevin, First Lady honor Kentucky adoptive, foster parents, including NKY's Nancy Clary
- Governor, widow unveil Medal of Honor plaque at Capitol including First Lieutenant Garlin Murl Conner
- Sports fans will find plenty to like at Kentucky Book Fair -- basketball legends and sports journalists
- UK freshman, NKY's Lauren Hudson, to sign her books at Kentucky Book Fair, speak on campus
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Unbeaten NKU (5-0) holds off late Manhattan rally for 59-53 win on Saturday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Just like last season, Northern Kentucky University is off to a 5-0 start after posting a 59-53 victory over Manhattan in the KEMI Northern Kentucky Basketball Classic on... - More »
- Second-half scoring spree carries CovCath to 36-0 win over Highlands in Class 5A playoff game
- NKU defensive pressure forces 27 turnovers, Norse roll to 77-50 win over UNC Asheville on Friday
- Four high school football teams reached regional finals with first-year starters at quarterback
- NKU faces youthful UNC Asheville in tourney opener; McDonald chases record, praises sister
- Prep Sports Notebook: Local teams will play Ohio opponents in boys basketball scrimmage games
- Washington scores breakout game in Cats' rout against North Dakota at Rupp, 96-58
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Candace McGraw: Let’s work together so our neighbors have plenty to eat and a safe place to live
As Thanksgiving soon approaches, I, like many of you, am blessed to be looking forward to spending time with family and friends over a delicious dinner of turkey and pumpkin pie. Unfortunately, there... - More »
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- John Schaaf: Legislative Ethics law -- related to lobbyists -- being defended in federal court
- Bill Straub: A new word to enhance your vocabulary; to describe 'beyond shameless,' try 'mitchful'
- Mike Farrell: To truly honor veterans, we must change -- and be good soldiers for better government
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