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Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff for a period of one week in honor and remembrance of legendary entertainer Dolly Parton, who passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80. Flags should remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, Sept. 1. “Dolly Parton was...
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Valvoline Global Operations has announced it will be leaving its long-time headquarters in Lexington in favor of moving to a new global headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio. Valvoline said its current location in Lexington will remain a key part of its global footprint, becoming the central hub for the Americas region,...
It’s going to be an interesting and challenging year for the Kentucky High School Athletic Association after the surprise announcement this week that Commissioner Julian Tackett, who delivered the game ball for Friday’s opening of Newport Central Catholic’s new football complex, will be retiring this school year. A 42-year employee of the KHSAA with the...
By Steve Oldfield Special to NKyTribune More than 200 professional tennis players competed in the men’s and women’s singles and doubles tournaments at the Cincinnati Open. Just eight left the tri-state with trophies that were made right here in Greater Cincinnati at Rookwood Pottery. The world-renowned ceramics manufacturer has been involved with the tournament since the...
C-Forward has announced the promotion of Charlie Bowen to vice president client strategy. In his new role, Bowen will lead the company’s client strategy efforts, strengthening relationships with clients and helping ensure their technology investments align with their long-term business goals. “Charlie has a unique ability to understand both the technology and the people behind...
Through the American Heart Association’s Heart of Greater Cincinnati campaign, Patrick Hughes, volunteer chair and Managing Partner of DBL Law will lead community-wide efforts to help ensure every individual has the opportunity for a full, healthy life. The Heart of the City campaign culminates at the Greater Cincinnati Heart Ball on Saturday, February 27, 2027...
WAVE Foundation will celebrate its biggest fundraiser of the year with the 20th Annual Make WAVEs Gala — formerly known as Nauti Nite — on Friday, September 11 at Newport Aquarium. Guests 21 and up are invited to explore the Aquarium after dark while enjoying food and drinks from top local vendors, a silent disco,...
Here in late August, it’s an exciting time for those of us who love High School football games with all the excitement, bands and cheerleaders. Years ago, during my high school years, football didn’t begin till after Labor Day, but things do change over the many years as shown by many local Northern Kentucky schools...
The death of NASCAR champion Kyle Busch earlier this year stunned millions of Americans. At just 41 years old, what began as pneumonia quickly progressed into sepsis, a medical emergency that claimed his life in a matter of days. For many people, it was their first time hearing the word sepsis. Unfortunately, too many families...
Thursday, August 27, will be a big night for stargazers in the Cincinnati area. The Cincinnati Observatory will kick off the evening with its monthly Pop-Up Planetarium at MadTree Brewing in Oakley, then opens its doors on Mt. Lookout for a free public telescope viewing of a deep partial lunar eclipse, one of the most...
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Kentucky High School Athletic Association Commissioner Julian Tackett was on “The Hill” to deliver the football for the first-ever Newport Central Catholic home game in, well, forever. “Three hundred and forty-three games,” Tackett said with a shake of the head at how long the ‘Breds have been on the...
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter There were mostly first-year starters in both lineups when Covington Catholic and Ryle lined up for the first snap in their season opening football game on Friday in Union. When it was over, CovCath’s varsity newbies felt a lot better about their debut performance during a 50-6 running clock...
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Big Boy – you were missed. Want some proof? Just ask Geno Blanchet, who was eating breakfast at the newly-opened Fort Wright location, Friday morning. “I’ve been eating at Frisch’s since the ‘60s,” the Southgate resident told the Northern Kentucky Tribune. “In fact, I ate here twice yesterday (Thursday)...
Ten days to create it. Less than two weeks to admire it. One night to make it yours. That’s the idea behind the art at Behringer-Crawford Museum’s 34th annual freshART party, returning Saturday, Sept. 12. Beginning Saturday, local artists will bring their blank canvases to BCM to be officially stamped before heading out to create....
By Isabella Schultz NKyTribune staff writer The Thomas More University podcast More to the Story is gearing up to begin its season starting this fall. More to the Story is Thomas More University’s official podcast that features students, faculty, and professors from all across campus to shed light on how each student has a different...
Our bodies/minds are constantly changing; from the moment we are born we are developing behaviors, thought patterns, and ways of making sense of the world. This adaptation is a very complex process, but if I were to attempt to sum it up in one sentence I would say, “Your whole being is trying, constantly, to...
Staff report The Point/Arc board has announced “a strategic decision” to close Point Perk, an outgrowth of one of founder Judi Gerding’s first social enterprises in downtown Covington. Point Arc is celebrating its 53th year serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Gerding has earned a well-founded reputation for innovation in creating “social enterprises” that...
If you’re old enough to remember dial-up internet, paper maps, or when coffee lawsuits first became late-night comedy material, you probably remember the 1994 McDonald’s case where a cup of coffee cost the company roughly half a million dollars. Thirty some years later, a recent spilled Starbucks tea came with a price tag about fifty...
The City of Florence and World of Golf will host a Mini Golf Tournament and Live Concert on Saturday, August 29 for an evening of friendly competition, great music, and delicious food. The event will take place at World of Golf, located at 7400 Woodspoint Drive in Florence. The Mini Golf Tournament will take place...
Republic Bancorp, Inc., parent company of Republic Bank and Trust Company has been recognized by American Banker as one of its Top-Performing Banks with $2 billion to $10 billion in assets. The annual ranking, developed in partnership with Capital Performance Group, evaluates banks nationwide using key performance metrics including profitability, return on equity, net interest...
By Steve Oldfield Special to NKyTribune The Cincinnati Open features some of the world’s top tennis stars with the best players typically featured on the biggest courts. The same goes for the kids who keep everything moving between points – the ball boys and ball girls (who are sometimes adults). Two of the top volunteers...
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding County Attorney and Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney awards at the Kentucky Prosecutors Conference this week in Lexington. The three-day conference brings together Kentucky’s 120 County Attorneys and 57 Commonwealth’s Attorneys, providing valuable training sessions and presentations from experts in various fields,…
By Pam S. Walker Special to NKyTribune Women in career transition know how important it is to make a great first impression when interviewing for jobs. And having the right outfit can go a long way in boosting one’s confidence. However, buying a new suit or dress can quickly take a back seat to other...
Verst Logistics, in partnership with Corporex, hosted the official grand opening and ribbon-cutting of the new Verst Logistics Excellence Center at Olympic Corporate Center II at CirclePort. Designed around a culture rooted in Verst’s 60-year legacy while supporting its strategic roadmap for the future, the custom-built office features advanced AV capabilities, an operations Logistics Hub,...
They’re always the best couple of hours of the summer for Northern Kentucky sports fans. It’s the annual End-of-Summer Reunion and Awards night for the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame. Where no matter how long it’s been since you’ve seen Andy Furman or Mike Battaglia, there they are. Or maybe it’s a brand-new guy...
OneQuest Health has announced a new research partnership with the Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD) at Northern Kentucky University to study the broader economic and fiscal impact of behavioral health and substance use challenges across the region. The study will examine the broader economic and fiscal effects associated with behavioral health and substance...
There was a special energy in the Cintas Center in early August as nearly 1,500 people from across Greater Cincinnati came together for the 2026 Cincinnati Festival of Faiths. Hundreds of exhibitors, performers and volunteers representing faith traditions and communities across Greater Cincinnati filled the space. Throughout the afternoon, people shared traditions, asked questions, listened...
Rep. Andy “It’s Not A Sin To Be White’’ Barr, contemplating just how far bigotry can carry him in his race for the U.S. Senate, is jabbering a lot these days about men participating in women’s athletics (those damn trans people, don’t you know), an issue that rivals the designated hitter for relevance to the...
Labor Day weekend is always a festive, family time throughout Greater Cincinnati. The Kentucky Symphony Orchester mades it even more so, as it presents three free, local outdoor concerts this Labor Day ’26 weekend The concerts offer a fitting close to the Summer Sestercentennial celebration — “Living in America” — with partriotic pop spanning Elvis...
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune sports reporter Rick Honaker mimicked a famous line by Dorothy, the main character in “The Wizard of Oz,” when he accepted the head football coaching position at Campbell County High School. A 1999 graduate of Campbell County, Honaker will find out if there’s truly “no place like home” during the 2026...
Voting is officially underway to select the 2026 Beautify the Bluegrass Governor’s Award from among five local finalists. The partnership between Kentucky Living, Kentucky Electric Cooperatives and the Kentucky Governor’s Office is celebrating its tenth consecutive year. Among the finalists (and on the ballot for voting) is Boone County’s Cardinal Park, completed in 2025, a...
After leading Kentucky’s statewide public media network for almost 17 years, Kentucky Educational Television Executive Director and CEO Shae Hopkins has announced her intention to retire at the end of this year. A 40-year veteran of KET, Hopkins has led a consistent expansion of local productions and services, including numerous series, documentaries and biographies, in...
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Rebounding. Of course, you’ve heard the term if you’re a basketball devotee. If you need a refresher, well, rebounding most commonly means bouncing back after hitting a hard surface, recovering from a loss or setback, or performing jumping exercises on a mini trampoline. It also describes catching a missed...
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter It was a packed house at the Fort Mitchell city building this week as word had spread that decisions were being made about ebikes and Flock cameras. A first reading of an ordinance was held that amended another ordinance on the use of ebikes. When Mayor Greg Pohlgeers studied...
By Dr. Sally Mathias University of Kentucky When most people think of epilepsy, they picture dramatic convulsions or seizures that affect younger individuals. In reality, epilepsy is increasingly common among older adults, yet it often goes unrecognized because the signs can be much more subtle. For years, epilepsy was not widely considered an issue affecting...
Boone County residents looking to get rid of old tires can bring them to the County’s Waste Tire Collection Event, Thursday, Aug. 20-Saturday, Aug. 22. The free event will be held at the Boone County Recycling Center, 3275 Maplewood Drive in Burlington. It provides residents with a safe, convenient way to dispose of unwanted tires...
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Sixty-two students will enter The Point/Arc’s Zembrodt Education Center for the first day of school, Monday, August 24. The Elevate Job Training Classes will commence Monday (Aug. 24) – Career and Exploration Classes start a day later, Tuesday, August 25. “We have certainly grown, and we now have more time for...
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer The transformation may have started four years ago – but for Tyler Gabbard, well, it started back at Campbell County High School. “I was doing theater when I was young,” he told the Northern Kentucky Tribune, “and was always interested in becoming a producer.” Fast forward to today —...
