AAA says long holiday weekend predicted to be second-highest travel volume on record
Nearly 43 million Americans will kick off their summers with a Memorial Day weekend getaway, according to forecasts by AAA.
The long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season, will see the second-highest travel volume on record for the holiday since AAA began tracking volumes...
People of NKY: Urban rehabber Damian Sells, lured by ‘the Sirens,’ found Covington — and pressed on
By Ginger Dawson
NKyTribune reporter
It is an amazing thing to witness. Covington, in the last several years, has exploded with a new energy that seems incredible, particularly to some of us who have...
It’s Matt Bevin vs. Andy Beshear for governor; Bevin gets strong challenge; NKY candidates fall
By Tom Latek and Mark Maynard
Kentucky Today
Kentucky voters have spoken – or at least nearly 20 percent of them – and the race for the governor’s seat is going to be a battle between two political...
The Bradford Building redevelopment to be celebrated at ribbon-cutting Thursday 4:30 p.m.
On Thursday, May 23, The Catalytic Fund and Orleans Development, with project partners Heritage Bank and the City of Covington, will gather with community leaders and project supporters to celebrate the...
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Keven Moore: There are risks associated with Disney vacation but don’t let that keep you from going
It’s that time of the year where many of us are finalizing our summer vacation plans and dreaming of some far away tropical Caribbean beach somewhere. Then there are those of you like my childhood classmate,... - More »
- Braxton Brewing Co. and Graeter's Ice Cream bring a new twist to key lime flavor with another mashup
- Historic preservation award winners for NKY's river cities to be recognized on Wednesday in Newport
- BBB Trends: It's Military Appreciation Month, veterans; advice -- beware of pension poachers
- Cove Federal Credit Union elects three members to board of directors: Drees, Pantano, Sommerkamp
- Keven Moore: How safe is your child's summer camp; check it out -- and look for ACA accredited camps
- Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary April unemployment rate remains unchanged at 4 percent
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Covington Catholic’s Chamber Choir releases new album, ‘I Lived,’ featuring six songs; now on sale
The highly-acclaimed Covington Catholic High School Chamber Choir has released a new album. “I Lived,” which features six songs: To Where You Are, Kiss from a Rose, Homeward Bound, I Lived, Bless the... - More »
- Northern Kentucky University, Ion/Apex sign MOU that allows apprentices to earn college credit at NKU
- Exhibit to feature photography of Holmes students as i.imagine celebrates photography club, 'Launch Pad'
- Brewer Foundation for Civic Engagement awards first round of scholarships to nine Boone County students
- Harvard's Institute of Politics releases its poll on what young Americans think about politics, public service
- Gateway Community & Technical College honors outstanding students at Night of Excellence
- Campbellsville University's Excellence in Teaching Ceremony includes Kenton, Gallatin teachers
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Scam Alert: AG warns about home repair scammers; if it sounds too good to be true, it is
Now that warm weather is here, the Attorney General’s office is warning Kentuckians that it also brings out seasonal home repair scammers who go door-to-door, offering to do work at prices that are too... - More »
- City of Covington will apply for license to expand entertainment destination; separate vote next week
- Florence 2nd Quarter Report includes development projects completed, underway, in the pipeline
- Newport continues development of Monmouth, approves hotel, parking garage near World Peace Bell
- KYTC District 6 road report update on current construction projects in Northern Kentucky
- Kenton County Parks and Rec's Wild Wednesdays returns to Middleton-Mills Park for 20th season
- Kentucky Today: Where the two Republican candidates for governor stand on important issues
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Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow sets legislative priorities for 2020 — includes taxes
The Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow Steering Committee has begun planning the agenda for the 2020 Kentucky legislative session. Among the priorities for the Coalition will be: Tobacco 21 – This... - More »
- Take care of your vision; get a thorough eye exam to detect problems early and protect your health
- St. Elizabeth hospitals get top grades in the state from The Leapfrog Group; most in state get Cs
- Stop the Bleed Training Open House to take place at Boone County Extension Enrichment Center
- Fentanyl, an added ingredient, drives increases in deaths from cocaine, methamphetamine overdoses
- KY, 43 states sue generic drug makers alleging price fixing; Beshear sues 3 top insulin manufacturers
- Phillip Lee: 'The Journey of an Addict,' says those with the disease must be part of the conversation
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Florence Freedom return home for weekend series with Miners; promos on tap for each game
Following a three-game mid-week set in Washington, PA, the Florence Freedom , presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, will return home to host the Southern Illinois Miners for a weekend series at UC Health... - More »
- People of NKY: Urban rehabber Damian Sells, lured by 'the Sirens,' found Covington -- and pressed on
- Kentucky by Heart: Honoring those who paid ultimate price; celebrating milestones at Wilmore Elementary
- Our Rich History: A tribute to Doris Day, hometown Cincinnati girl who became a legend in Hollywood
- The River: Remembering Camp Day -- and my first excursion onto forbidden shores of Licking River
- Madison Avenue Christian Church invites public to celebration of 15 years of community outreach
- No Derby winner among the 13 entrants in Saturday's Preakness Stakes; Improbable the 5-2 favorite
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AAA says long holiday weekend predicted to be second-highest travel volume on record
Nearly 43 million Americans will kick off their summers with a Memorial Day weekend getaway, according to forecasts by AAA. The long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season,... - More »
- News briefs: Church Doctor Ministries event, Heritage Bank promotion, law firm and governor appointments
- It's Matt Bevin vs. Andy Beshear for governor; Bevin gets strong challenge; NKY candidates fall
- The Bradford Building redevelopment to be celebrated at ribbon-cutting Thursday 4:30 p.m.
- Vote today: Polls open at 6 a.m. -- find your polling place at the link and check out a voter's guide
- National Home Builders Assn. recognizes Building Industry Association with four awards of excellence
- Matriarch of Saelinger family, Marcella Steffen Saelinger dies at 96; visitation and services scheduled
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Behringer-Crawford offers free admission for military families as part of Blue star Museums program
Active-duty military personnel and their families can enjoy free admission to Behringer-Crawford Museum this summer as part of the 10th annual Blue Star Museums program. The 2019 program launches on... - More »
- 'Party on the Purple' People Bridge is tonight 6-10:30, part of the season; come try a new Braxton brew
- A happy story: Trey, 21, always wanted a place to belong; now he has been adopted by foster parents
- Horizon Community Funds receives highest national accreditation, also qualifies for Endow KY tax credit
- New Day Ranch is benefiting charity for Burlington Spring Horse Show, May 24-25 at Boone fairgrounds
- Nancy Ross-Zimmerman named pastor and head of staff at Lakeside Presbyterian Church
- Covington structures open to the public this weekend in celebration of National Historic Preservation Month
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Second year of Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail featuring regional cuisine open through Oct. 31
For the second year, guests can sample some tasty regional fare at nine Kentucky State Parks on the 2019 Kentucky State Parks Culinary Trail. This highly successful trail is part of the Better in the... - More »
- Kentucky's 529 College Savings Day encourages families to talk about saving for education
- Senators McConnell, Kaine introduce bipartisan Tobacco-Free Youth Act, raising age to 21 to buy
- UPS completes $310M hub expansion in Louisville; project triples sortation and distribution space
- Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber launches partnership with Uber for Business for members
- Taste of Cincinnati unveils entertainment lineup; includes 45 bands on five stages
- Kentucky Today: How the three democratic gubernatorial candidates stand on important issues
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Beechwood, Highlands baseball teams draw into opposite brackets for 9th Region tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The top two teams in 9th Region high school baseball drew into opposite brackets for the single-elimination tournament that will determine a berth in the sectional... - More »
- Freedom rout Wild Things in series opener with dominant pitching, relentless offensive power
- Four NKU baseball players earn recognition from Horizon League; Haueter named to second team
- High school baseball, softball coaches select Players of the Year on division all-star teams
- Maximum Security remains atop NTRA Top 3-Year-Old Poll; Preakness winner War of Will is second
- Prep Sports Notebook: Beechwood senior delivers game-winning hit in district baseball final
- Vagabond volleyball player helped club teams win national championships in three countries
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Bill Straub: Bevin didn’t get a landslide, but don’t count him out; Beshear faces uphill battle
Landslide Matt Bevin, the incumbent, didn’t exactly set the world on fire in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary, garnering just 52 percent of the vote against three other jamokes who aren’t... - More »
- Dr. Paula Grisanti: Curing today's incurable diseases begins in the classroom -- by middle school
- Richard Nelson: Tomorrow is primary election day in Kentucky; can we defy the low turnout prediction?
- Al Cross: The primary looms and so do choices; voters may be asking, 'Who am I most tired of?'
- Bill Straub: With King Coal's reign about over in the Commonwealth (and elsewhere) it's on to natural gas
- Rep. Meade: Legislature keeps momentum in commitment to overhaul foster, kinship care
- Jeff Rubin: A Mother's Day story to say 'have a happy one' to all Moms as we learn to appreciate wisdom
