More than 300,000 Kentuckians have been charged with marijuana offenses in past two decades
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians continue to be charged, jailed and fined for cannabis-related offenses at high rates,…
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With new semester on college campuses, hazing season begins, but state safeguards remain uneven
By Amanda Hernández Stateline Max Gruver spent the early morning hours of Sept. 14, 2017, heavily intoxicated and passed out…
Focusing on one activity, or ‘sports specialization,’ in young athletes can do more harm than good
By Dr. Ben Wilson University of Kentucky “Sports specialization” is a topic that’s come to the forefront in recent years,…
KY Coach Mark Stoops says past success against Gators has ‘no bearing’ on Saturday’s showdown
Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops doesn’t want his team to be overconfident with their recent success against Florida. The Wildcats…
Shaken by post-pandemic disruptions, some states, including KY, take a harder line on school discipline
By Elaine S. Povich Stateline Parents in Boone County were outraged this past January when a ninth grader who had…
KY National Guard, NKU partner to increase support for veterans through Veteran’s Resource Station
Kentucky National Guard members will now have streamlined access to educational support through Northern Kentucky University’s Veterans Resource Station (VRS)….
Kentuckians from across the Commonwealth gather to pay respects to former Gov. Brereton Jones
By Tom latek Kentucky Today Well-wishers from around the state came to the Capitol Rotunda on Monday to pay their…
Children’s Law Center’s second Boots, Bourbon & Biscuits Brunch fundraising event set for October 21
The second Boots, Bourbon & Biscuits Brunch is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to purchase tickets….
Number of incarcerated kids declines in Kentucky, but advocates say still more alternatives are needed
By Shanteya Hudson Public News Service The number of children behind bars in Kentucky has declined significantly in recent years,…
Covington pastor Richard B.L. Fowler presented Northern Kentucky Chamber Community Award
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) presented the Rev. Richard B.L. Fowler with the NKY Community Award at…
City of Newport to receive nearly $1 million from U.S. Forest Service for westside reforestation project
The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is awarding more than $14 million dollars in competitive grants to four Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Inventor John Fitch, who had ties to Nelson County, built America’s first steamboat
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Back when I was an elementary student, I was taught that Robert Fulton was the…
Constance Alexander: Suicide is a timeless topic with a sad history and one that remains stigmatized
The telegram from Cincinnati said, “Come at once. Fannie is dead.” With just six words, the Helm family of Junction…
KY Chamber Foundation announces 19 member graduating class of fourth ‘Fair Chance Academy’
The Kentucky Chamber Foundation on Monday announced the fourth graduating class of its “Fair Chance Academy,” an ongoing initiative to…
University of Kentucky, partners to host maple syrup production workshop Oct. 16 in Boone County
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky In 1930, a sugar shortage hit Kentucky, compelling residents to tap into their resourcefulness…
Kentucky Legal Aid Society receives Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant from Legal Services Corp.
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) has awarded a Pro Bono Innovation Fund grant of $198,090 to Kentucky’s Legal Aid Society….
KCTCS board receives updates on Huron Study, presidential search, workforce and technology
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents received updates on several key reports at its meeting last…
Artworks seeking community input on public art projects; two online surveys close October 31
ArtWorks, the organization behind Cincinnati’s iconic murals, embarked on a transformative journey with the launch of the New Monument Initiative…
Covington to begin citywide repaving project next week; includes 29 streets in 13 neighborhoods
All or part of 29 streets in Covington are about to get a smoother surface. Almost 62,000 square yards of…
Latest CPE progress report shows more of Kentucky’s students are succeeding in college
College graduation and retention rates are on the rise in Kentucky, and graduate degree production increased 9.8%, according to the…
Wenzel Whiskey, Molly Wellmann partner on limited edition bottle release marking major milestones
Wenzel Whiskey, a whiskey blending experience and event space in Covington, and well-known Cincinnati mixologists and entrepreneur Molly Wellmann, have…
University of Kentucky vaccine expert answers common questions about new COVID booster
By Dr. Vince Venditto University of Kentucky As the weather gets colder and gatherings move indoors, vaccines remain the safest…