Our Rich History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and our region; a remarkable legacy, visionary leader
This column originally appeared on April 3, 2018. It is reprinted here to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
By Paul A. Tenkotte
Special to NKyTribune
In 1968, I was only eight years old. Yet my parents, my teachers, my uncle, and newspaper and television journalists made me acutely aware that I...
Statement from the Covington Catholic High School junior in the viral video at Lincoln Memorial
Statement of Nick Sandmann, Covington Catholic High School Junior, Regarding Incident at the Lincoln Memorial:
I am providing this factual account of what happened on Friday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial...
The River: From a young boy terrified of the river to a grown-up who can’t stay away from it
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...
Covington Catholic High School students go to March for Life, but end up in disrespectful viral video
Staff report
Covington Catholic High School students were in Washington, D.C. to participate in the 46th annual March for Life, billed as the largest human rights demonstration in the world.
Their visit...
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Nominations sought for Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards; deadline is Feb. 8
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards, presented by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative, sponsored by St. Elizabeth Healthcare.... - More »
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New Education Week ‘Chance for Success’ index gives Kentucky a ‘C’ in educational success
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service New research underlines areas Kentucky could improve to help better prepare kids for the future. The annual “Chance-for-Success” index released by Education... - More »
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New program, Rethink, provides support for state employees with special needs children
A new, free benefit to support those caring for children with learning, social or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities comes to state employees in 2019. Rethink, a new mental health resource,... - More »
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Stress is dangerous — here are seven ways to dial it back for a fresh start and a better life
Special to the NKyTribune Stress is linked to disorders and diseases including anxiety, depression, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. A major cause is unresolved “trapped” emotions such... - More »
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Our Rich History: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and our region; a remarkable legacy, visionary leader
This column originally appeared on April 3, 2018. It is reprinted here to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune In 1968, I was only eight years old. Yet my parents,... - More »
- The River: From a young boy terrified of the river to a grown-up who can't stay away from it
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Statement from the Covington Catholic High School junior in the viral video at Lincoln Memorial
Statement of Nick Sandmann, Covington Catholic High School Junior, Regarding Incident at the Lincoln Memorial: I am providing this factual account of what happened on Friday afternoon at the Lincoln Memorial... - More »
- Covington Catholic High School students go to March for Life, but end up in disrespectful viral video
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Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky is saving lives, changing lives; helps guests stay warm, safe
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter “Happy” is how the guests of the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) describe the space according to Kim Webb, Executive Director. Staff at the shelter... - More »
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Nominations are open for 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards; application is here, due by Feb. 15
The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc., sponsors of the Kentucky Teacher Awards, have opened nominations for the 2020 Kentucky Teacher Awards. Nominations may be submitted electronically... - More »
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Brossart sweeps 10th Region All “A” Classic basketball championship games against Paris
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Brossart basketball teams won 10th Region All “A” Classic boys and girls championship games on Monday to sweep the small-school titles for the first... - More »
- Scott girls held to lowest point total of season in Kentucky 2A Championships title game
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David Holthaus: Beyond Civility, Covington Catholic incident in D.C. presents more than a teaching moment
For nearly a hundred years, Covington Catholic High School has nurtured its reputation as a place where young men can be taught in the ways of the Catholic faith. Unfortunately, that reputation is in danger... - More »
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- Retired Justice Daniel Venters: The Governor's verbal attacks on the courts are wrong -- and 'fake news'
- Al Cross: Bevin's chances for re-election, if he runs, are better than you think, popularity notwithstanding
- Richard Nelson: Whether or not life is found on Mars, it is found in the tiniest heartbeat of a human being
