KY gas prices continue to rise; Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties among state’s highest markets
While Kentucky gas prices slowed their ascent this week compared to last, gas prices across the nation took a bigger…
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KY Health and Family Services chief to retire August 1, Dr. Steven Stack named to head department
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander will retire Aug. 1, Gov….
Boone, Kenton counties among those with states lowest unemployment in KYSTATS latest report
Unemployment rates rose in 83 counties, fell in 33 counties and stayed the same in Grant, Graves, Knox and Pulaski…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Kentucky’s spring wild turkey season opens tomorrow, here’s what to expect
Kentucky’s 2025 spring wild turkey season opens tomorrow, with the beginning of the two-day youth-only season, for boys and girls…
Kentuckians invited to attend 2025 Writers’ Day activities April 24 in Frankfort
Staff report The Kentucky Arts Council is inviting the public to attend the 2025 Writers’ Day activities in Frankfort on…
Republic Bank named among nation’s 50 best community banks by S&P Global Market Intelligence
S&P Global Market Intelligence has named Republic Bank and Trust Company a Top 50 Community Bank with assets of $3-10…
City of Florence offering discounted season passes to Aquatic Center online through April 30
The City of Florence has announced presale memberships for the Florence Aquatic Center are available for purchase through April 30…
Bill Fowler to share details of 3,500-mile bicycle ride across U.S. during April 8 NKY History Hour
Experience an inspiring tale of adventure and perseverance at the next NKY History Hour presentation by Behringer-Crawford Museum. On Tuesday,…
Strong storm system, flood watch through Sunday for NKY; Duke Energy prepared to act
Staff report A powerful storm system will impact the Greater Cincinnati region, with the National Weather Service predicting severe storms…
CPE, colleges and universities launch new initiative to expand credit for prior learning
The Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), a unit of the Council on Postsecondary Education, has launched a year-long initiative to…
Ways we can all educate and empower children during Child Abuse Awareness Month
By Dr. Christina L. Howard University of Kentucky Every April, the nation comes together to observe Child Abuse Awareness Month,…
KDA marks record year during 25th anniversary of KY Bourbon Trail in 2024 with 2.7 million visitors
The Kentucky Bourbon Trail welcomed a record 2.7 million visitors in 2024 as it celebrated its 25th anniversary with a…
Covington to celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting, seedling giveaway April 4-5 at Goebel Park
The celebration of Arbor Day in The Cov will last throughout the month of April and kicks off this week…
News Briefs: Florence Great American Cleanup signup, generic drug compensation, Baker Hunt executive director
City of Florence seeking volunteers for Great American Cleanup April 26; sign up deadline April 4 The City of Florence…
Two NKY educators among six KY finalists for Presidential Award in mathematics and science
Six Kentucky educators have been selected as state finalists and are now eligible to receive a Presidential Award for Excellence…
Kentucky Humanities selects anthology Savory Memories for 2025 Kentucky Reads program
Kentucky Humanities has selected Savory Memories edited by L. Elisabeth Beattie — now Linda Elisabeth LaPinta — for its 2025…
Square1 announces top award winners of annual NEXT Final Pitch Event for high school students
Square1 recently hosted its annual NEXT Final Pitch Event at Thomas More University offering local high school students the opportunity…
Kentucky bill would equip animal control officers to spot signs of child abuse
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A proposed Kentucky law would require animal control officers statewide to undergo training on…
Jamie Vaught: Reporter Alyssa Lang has become a familiar face for followers of Big Blue Nation
For the past several years, the Big Blue Nation has enjoyed Alyssa Lang’s reporting and interviews on television when she…
Covington’s 2024 Impact Report shows ‘momentum builds on momentum’ with big things happening
Covington’s Economic Development Department released its 2024 Impact Report on Monday, citing solid successes and a trajectory that’s on track…
NKY Chamber announces recipients of 2025 Business Achievement Awards set for May 7
The Northern Kentucky Chamber Business Councils have announced 2025 recipients of the Business Council Business Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding…
Kentucky by Heart: Memory of traumatic childhood experience and loss of a favorite toy
By Steve Flairty Kentucky Today As we all know, early life experiences can stay locked forever in our memories, and…