KY’s 2024 unemployment rate increased to 5.1%; number of employed, size of workforce increased
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2024 was 5.1%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). This is an increase…
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Kentucky by Heart: Kentucky’s historical marker program one of oldest, largest in the United States
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I’ve often shared about growing up in a family that regularly took day trips around…
Opinion – Guy Hamilton-Smith: Restoring the right to vote is sound social and fiscal policy
It has been five years since Governor Beshear restored my right to vote in 2019 through an Executive Order. A…
Kentucky to host nation’s largest school archery tournament March 14-15 in Louisville
Kentucky will host the nation’s largest annual school archery tournament March 14-15 as more than 7,000 student archers from nearly…
KYians urged to celebrate responsibly on weekend leading up to Monday’s St. Patrick’s Day holiday
As Kentucky prepares for parades, parties, and pub crawls, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging St. Patrick’s Day revelers…
The River: The DELTA QUEEN, as iconic as Statue of Liberty, Golden Gate Bridge, awaits guardian angel
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Drivers urged to stay alert as ‘springing ahead’ increases risk of drowsiness, lower visibility
As Kentucky joins other parts of the U.S. in “springing forward” with the onset of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday,…
St. Vincent de Paul NKY seeking organizations to join annual ‘Food Fight Against Hunger’ March 24-April 7
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) is inviting Northern Kentucky organizations to join some friendly competition by signing…
Kentucky voter registration drops since 2020 despite population increase; over 231,000 removed in February
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office on Friday announced the number of registered voters in Kentucky has declined significantly since…
Tournament seeding on the line for Wildcats as they face Missouri in Saturday’s regular-season finale
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach Mark Pope hasn’t had time to blink in his first season as coach…
Life Learning Center’s Alecia Webb-Edgington named Covington Education Foundation 2025 Person of the Year
The Covington Education Foundation has named Alecia Webb-Edgington, president of the Life Learning Center as its 2025 Person of the…
Kentucky taking steps to crack down on gift card scams as consumers lose billions to fraud from pre-paid cards
By Mike Moen Public News Service As National Consumer Protection Week continues, watchdogs are reminding policymakers about the alarming presence…
NKU to host high school students from across region for Global Supply Chain Bootcamp March 10-14
Northern Kentucky University’s Supply Chain Management Program, through the Haile College of Business, will host dozens of high school students…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: River otters are thriving in rivers, streams and wetlands across Kentucky
If you are planning on fishing or boating on Kentucky waterways this spring as temperatures warm up, you are likely…
Covington Historic Preservation Office accepting nominations for Preservation Excellence Awards
The City of Covington’s Historic Preservation Office is accepting nominations for the Covington Preservation Excellence Awards. “The awards honor projects…
St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption to celebrate 33rd St. Patrick’s Mass March 13
Staff report St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington will kick off the St. Patrick’s season with its…
BCM’s March 11 NKY History hour to preview new documentary on history of Newport Barracks
Once a key military post at the junction of the Licking and Ohio Rivers, the Newport Barracks played a pivotal…
Kentucky’s Kerr Kriisa officially ruled out for remainder of season; Jaxson Robinson’s wrist surgery successful
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kerr Kriisa won’t be returning to the Kentucky lineup this season. Kentucky coach Mark Pope…
Proposal for protecting Kentucky kids from nicotine products draws cheers as children’s advocates rally
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Hundreds rallied in the Capitol rotunda Wednesday for Children’s Advocacy Day, calling on lawmakers to…
NKY Chamber now accepting applications for 47th Leadership NKY Class of 2026; deadline May 1
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerc is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Northern Kentucky (Leadership NKY) Class of 2026….
Family Nurturing Center announces fifth-annual Prom for Purpose, Child Abuse Prevention Month events
Staff report As April and May fast approach, Family Nurturing Center (FNC) is offering unique opportunities to stand together in…
Florence announces city-wide scavenger hunt in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day March 7-17
The City of Florence is inviting residents and visitors to participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt from March…