Kentucky deaths still outnumber births, though gap narrows as COVID numbers normalize
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern While Kentucky had more deaths than births in 2023, according to preliminary data, deaths declined. …
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Covington ‘Play With Purpose’ program helps children three to five build vocabulary, speech, more
Covington families with children ages three to five years old can explore fun ways to support their child’s development and…
Looking to feel more energized during the new year? Don’t discount the power of a good nap
By Dr. Subhendu Rath University of Kentucky Hoping to feel more energized in 2025? Put down that energy drink and…
ThriveTogether seeking community input to create sustainability playbook for the region
ThriveTogether, a team of partners working to develop a sustainability playbook for Greater Cincinnati as part of the United States…
Kentucky records zero instances of corporal punishment during 2023-2024 school year
For the first time in recent history, there were zero incidents of corporal punishment in Kentucky schools. The historic end…
Kentucky suffers first loss of Southeastern Conference schedule to physical Georgia Bulldogs 82-69 in Athens
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky struggled in its first road game in the Southeastern Conference Tuesday night. The sixth-ranked…
Sen. Matt Nunn officially sworn in to District 17 seat vacated by outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer
Matt Nunn, the winner in the November general election for Senate District 17 to replace outgoing Sen. Damon Thayer, was…
Not total déjà vu, but Kentuckians can expect another income tax cut with incoming GOP supermajorities
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Republican supermajorities in the Kentucky General Assembly are expected to begin the 2025 legislative session…
Kentucky by Heart: Gift provides warm remembrance of beloved brother; preparing for ‘War and Peace’ in 2025
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Moving into the upcoming year of 2025, I’ll look back at the just completed holiday…
Kentucky Community Action Agencies now accepting applications for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program
Kentucky’s Community Action Agencies (CAK) are set to begin accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Crisis…
Thomas Noland: Biden’s signing of Social Security Fairness Act will be a boost for Kentucky’s economy
President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act on Sunday January 5. The legislation eliminates the Government Pension Offset (GPO)…
Altria donation pushes Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters building fund to $3.65 million
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern Another $50,000 from tobacco giant Altria last month brings money raised to expand the Republican…
Winter’s first major storm has icy grip on KY as snow, sleet and freezing rain blanket the Commonwealth
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first major winter storm of the season is affecting Kentucky with snow, sleet and…
Campbell County announces opening of emergency shelter for those in need during winter storm
Starting today, adults needing emergency shelter during the ongoing winter storm will have a safe place to stay in Campbell…
The River: The Captain is back after a long illness — sharing stories of his life on the river
He’s back! The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the…
With Norovirus cases on the rise is on the rise, here are steps you can take to protect yourself
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern There have been more cases of the highly infectious norovirus this season than totals in…
Governor Andy Beshear declares state of emergency in advance of impending winter storm system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system…
Coming in Hot extends win streak for trainer John Ennis, Jockey Irving Moncada in Turfway’s Prevue Stakes
Coming in Hot kept his winning streak ablaze for owners Rose Hill Farm, Vincent Colbert, John Trumbulovic and James Connor,…
Navigating Aging: The LGBTQ+ community relives old traumas as they face aging on their own
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Bill Hall, 71, has been fighting for his life for 38 years. These days,…
Kentucky hands Florida its first loss of the year in Saturday’s Southeastern Conference opener at Rupp
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky dropped Florida from the ranks of the unbeaten in the Southeastern Conference opener Saturday….
Motorists encouraged to take precautions as region readies for first major winter storm of new year
Old Man Winter is expected to make his first appearance of the new year this weekend, with ice and snow…
EBI receives donation of tools, materials from Lowe’s to support high school, adult programs
The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) has announced a donation of tools and meterials from Lowe’s valued at $5,000 that will…