Government briefs: Roundup of happenings in Florence, Edgewood, Boone County, Kenton County
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence Y’All’s owner David DelBello and Julie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of MeetNky came…
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U.S. Department of Energy selects Paducah for future energy and AI infrastructure site
The U.S. Department of Energy has named Paducah’s Gaseous Diffusion Plant as one of four federally-owned sites selected for potential…
Soak up the last days of summer break during BCM’s Chippie’s Sensational Kids Club ‘Splash Bash’ August 6
There’s no better way to soak up the last moments of summer than with a “Splash Bash” at Behringer-Crawford Museum….
UK Freshman Malachi Moreno earns high praise from coach Mark Pope during spring workouts
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope is high on Malachi Moreno. The former Great Crossing standout has…
Back-to-school shopping season kicks off early as families seek savings amid economic uncertainty
Back-to-school shopping season arrived early this year, with two-thirds (67%) of consumers reporting they began purchasing items for the upcoming…
Road Scholar George Hood (with his trusty ‘Otto’) is aging adventurously — and thriving
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Father Time remains undefeated. Well, please don’t tell that to George Hood. This quote, often…
Life Learning Center celebrates ‘Reentry Resource Night,’ names Officer Richman ‘Reentry Champion’
Life Learning Center recently hosted its annual Reentry Resource Night, a family-friendly event filled with practical reentry resources, supportive connections,…
Keven Moore: Attractive nuisance is a hidden liability risk to both business and home owners
An attractive nuisance is like a magnet for kids, drawing them in with its hazardous charm and posing a risk…
KY Environmental Education Council seeking applicants for Environmental Education Leadership Corps
The Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) is encouraging those who want to kick-start their careers as educators to apply with…
July 29 NKY History Hour to trace settlement patterns in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties
What did early Native inhabitants and 18th and 19th-Century settlers have in common? They all sought the same things: fresh…
Opinion – Nicholas Hartlep: Cuts to humanities funding would weaken the very soul of the Commonwealth
While flying to a national education conference several years ago, I received a call that would deepen my commitment to…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra’s Newport Ragtime Band returns with two performances Aug. 2-3
When one considers popular music today, either streamed, or housed/played digitally on various devices, then traces it back several generations,…
Point Perk is going to the dogs — with special events starting Aug. 1 and dog adoptions
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc The Point/Arc’s coffee shop – The Point Perk — is going to the dogs –…
Prep Sports Report: Ryle golf teams enter season as top contenders for Region 7 boys, girls championships
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Eight years ago, Ryle boys and girls golf teams swept region tournament titles and…
Boone, Campbell among counties with lowest unemployent in KYSTATS latest jobs report
Unemployment rates fell in 115 counties, rose in four counties and stayed the same in Harlan County between June 2024…
Trump approves federal public assistance for KY communities affected by April, May severe weather
The Trump Administration has approved Public Assistance for 64 counties affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and…
CPE awards $4.3 million in Healthcare Workforce Investment Funds to 28 programs across state
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) has awarded $4.3 million to 28 postsecondary healthcare programs across Kentucky. The awards…
Kentucky’s LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program applications open July 28 – September 12
Kentucky households responsible for their electric costs may qualify for cooling assistance through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)…
Kentucky joins ‘Check Your Height, Know It’s Right’ campaign promoting low clearance safety
Kentucky is joining other state transportation agencies across the eastern U.S. this week to spread the word about how drivers…
Florence to host Art and Vendor festival, Car Show August 2 at Bell Park and Main Street Fire Station
The City of Florence has announced the city’s Art and Vendor Festival and Car Show will take place on August…
Bill Straub: Thomas Massie, further stoking Trump’s palpable ire, doubles down on Epstein file release
It’s no secret President-cum-Dictator Donald J. Trump doesn’t have a whole lotta use for Rep. Thomas Massie, who, truth be…
NKY Chamber to recognize NKY’s business, community leaders during 2025 Annual Dinner September 25
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its 2025 Annual Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 25, at the…