Covington to begin summer street cleaning July 8; vehicle owners must move cars to avoid ticketing
To keep neighborhood streets looking clean and to keep rain from washing trash and debris into storm sewers, Covington’s Public…
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Opinion – Melissa McDonald: Kentucky must face the reality of hunger in our communities
Kentucky’s silent crisis: food insecurity. The recently released 2024 Map the Meal Gap report (2022 data) exposes the harsh reality…
Billion-dollar proposal would encourage states like KY to rethink sentencing to reduce prison populations
By Mark Richardson Public News Service In Kentucky, about 37,000 people are behind bars, one of the highest rates of…
Stateline: Despite narrative reinforced by some politicians, violent crime rates are decreasing
By Amanda Hernández Stateline Violent crime in the United States dropped significantly in the first quarter of 2024 compared with…
Forcht Bank names Lakeside Park resident Neal White president of Northern Kentucky market
Forcht Bank has promoted Neal White to Northern Kentucky market president. White joined Forcht Bank in 2018 and has over…
KDFWR reminding boaters ‘Don’t Be the U in BUI & DUI’ over upcoming Independence Day weekend
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources conservation officers and other law enforcement personnel across the state are teaming up…
Kentucky releases county unemployment data for May; state jobless rate stands at 4.5 percent
Unemployment rates rose in 109 counties between May 2023 and May 2024 and fell in six counties and remained the…
FHK head Ben Chandler to retire December 31, current COO Allison Adams named next president
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky on Thursday announced Ben Chandler will retire as president and CEO of the nonprofit…
Cleaning, draining and drying watercraft can help protect KY waterways, wildlife from invasive species
As warm weather beckons outdoor enthusiasts to the state’s waterways, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources is asking…
U.S. Department of Transportation awards nearly $3 million to improve roads surrounding CVG
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced Wednesday the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)…
Keep your family safe in pools, oceans and lakes this summer; consider swim lessons, CPR instruction
By Sherri Hannan Safe Kids Fayette County Ask any child about the best part of summer, and chances are they…
Opinion – Dave Hatter: Cybersecurity threats pose a challenge, and one adversary stands above the rest
In an era where digital interconnectedness defines our daily lives, the significance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. The proliferation of…
Kentucky’s Reed Sheppard headed to Houston Rockets as third overall pick in NBA Draft
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It was a night of celebration for Reed Sheppard and the rest of his family….
Covington receives federal RAISE grant to fund streetscape, transportation connections at CCR
From the beginning, the City of Covington has proclaimed that its transformation of the 23-acre former IRS site near the…
Lawmakers urged to do more to crack down on dogfighting and cockfighting laws in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With a nationally known dogfighter just arrested in the state, Animal Wellness Action and the…
Health department director says she has work to do to educate AG Coleman about syringe exchange benefits
The director of a district health department with a syringe exchange has voiced disappointment to her local newspaper over Attorney…
National Book Festival expands with tour featuring authors Thurman, Wilkinson; two events in NKY
Literary enthusiasts and young readers across Kentucky will have the opportunity to join in the celebration of the National Book…
Former Florence Mayor Diane Whalen named 2024 Golden Eagle Award winner by Dan Beard Council
Dan Beard Council, BSA on Monday presented Diane Whalen, former mayor of Florence, with its 2024 Golden Eagle Leadership Award…
Kentucky by Heart: Visit with young Inkspire Writing Camp attendees proves an exhilarating experience
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist I was delighted to speak last week at the Inkspire Writing Camp, in downtown Lexington….
When the weather is hot, it’s important to drink more water; some tips for keeping your body hydrated
Staying hydrated is essential to maintaining health, especially during summer months. Aside from preventing dehydration, the Centers for Disease Control…
Navigating Aging: Older women are different from older men and their health is woefully understudied
By Judith Graham KFF Health News Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women,…
Covington’s Larry’s Café selected by country music’s Zach Bryan for advance access to new Album
American country music singer-songwriter Zach Bryan is supporting the great American bar scene by selecting a handful of small-town bars…