Rep. Hal Rogers pushes to fast-track federal prison project in Letcher County despite local opposition
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A more than $500 million proposed federal prison project, which would sit on a…
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Kentucky lawmakers receive update on renovations to State Capitol, Capitol Annex building
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A legislative committee on Monday received an update on the ongoing multi-year, multi-million-dollar renovation project…
Constance Alexander: Margaret Trevathan, woman of many talents, honored at library dedication
Girl Scout leader, mentor, librarian, community leader, gourmet cook, gardener, guardian of the arts and literacy, wife, mother, grandmother, great…
Kentucky Interim Joint Committee on Agriculture hears updates on efforts to contain invasive carp
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While fish such as bass and blue gill are welcome in Kentucky’s waters, Asian carp,…
BBB: Consumers warned to beware of vehicle transport scams as instances increase across U.S.
The region’s residents are being warned to watch for a new scam hitting consumers using vehicle transport services across the…
At Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program, ESSER funds help students find community in diversity
By Brennan Eberwine Kentucky Department of Education When students meet each other for the first time at the Kentucky Governor’s…
Bluegrass Wildlife: An unusual and interesting bird, the nighthawk can be found in varying habitats
By Dr. Howard Whiteman Murray State University Walking through a parking lot toward my car one evening, I heard an…
Amye Bensenhaver: Attorney General’s disdain for transparency a preview of possible governorship
In a week that witnessed the state’s print media question the importance of a HuffPost article focusing on the Kentucky…
Matt’s Take: With weekend sweep of Diamondbacks, Cincinnati holds MLB wildcard spot
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune freelance columnist Our beloved Redlegs currently hold a wildcard spot with a record of 55-46. After…
Erlanger Baptist pastoral staff braves extra hot wings after VBS doubles goal, raises more than $20,000
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today What’s a little heat among friends? The pastoral staff at Erlanger Baptist – Lead Pastor…
Covington’s Second Story draws inspiration from bohemian cafes, saloons of Europe
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Please — whatever you do – don’t ever call it a bar. A lounge, perhaps….
Students from Campbell County complete Kentucky Farm Bureau summer leadership institute
Campbell County students Hannah Heiert and Trey Downs have recently completed Kentucky Farm Bureau’s (KFB) Institute for Future Agricultural Leaders…
KDFWR to host Hunter Education Day August 5 in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month
In conjunction with National Shooting Sports Month in August, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is hosting a…
July 26 NKY History Hour to dig into the legacy of Big Bone Lick, the ‘Birthplace of Vertebrate Paleontology’
Known as the “Birthplace of Vertebrate Paleontology,” Big Bone Lick State Historic site has been recognized by significant persons and…
Kentucky football picked to finish fourth in poll of Southeastern Conference media
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky was picked to finish fourth in the preseason Southeastern Conference media poll released Friday….
Benjamin Hamm to become director of IRJCI Aug. 16 as founding director Al Cross enters semi-retirement
The University of Kentucky’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, which is dedicated to helping sustain local journalism in…
Daniel Cameron, running mate Robby Mills address key issues following campaign announcement
By Chip Hutcheson Kentucky Today The day after Republican gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron announced Robby Mills as his lieutenant governor…
Financial burden of cancer care can adds stress to an already difficult time, these tips may help navigate
By Charles McCann III University of Kentucky Managing the financial burden of cancer treatment can add to the already challenging…
LIHEAP and LIHWAP Summer Subsidy enrollment opens July 25 at KY Community Action Agencies
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Low-Income Home Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Summer Subsidy Programs will be available…
John Schickel: Closure of Campbell County juvenile detention facility is an unacceptable move by state
Northern Kentucky law enforcement officials and county attorneys gathered at a press conference this week hosted by Boone County Sheriff…
As road rage increases, motorists encouraged to stay cool behind the wheel, avoid aggressive drivers
Whether it’s gesturing, shouting, threatening — or worse — anger behind the wheel is becoming far too common on America’s…
Kentucky’s June unemployment rate remains unchanged; jobless rate stands at 3.6 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2023 unemployment rate was 3.8%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…