New regulations streamline process for obtaining Covington short-term rental licenses
The City of Covington has streamlined the process for obtaining a license to rent out a house for overnight stays….
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Opinion – Katelyn Bunning: Guaranteeing Kentucky’s right to shape it’s own energy future
I have spent my career navigating the intersection of state and federal politics, and I understand that it’s not always…
Duke Energy awards $90,000 in workforce development grants to nine area organizations
The Duke Energy Foundation announced the recipients of its 2024 Workforce Development Grants. A total of $90,000 has been awarded…
Covington residents can purge e-waste, paper files and more during free disposal event Saturday
Saturday brings the perfect opportunity to finally get rid of those burdensome “trash” items in a way that’s eco-friendly. The…
American Heart Association says statins do not pose undue risk of neurological complications
By Dr. Larry Goldstein University of Kentucky Statins, drugs often used in the treatment of patients with or at higher…
Kentucky’s preliminary May unemployment rate remains unchanged, stands at 4.6 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2024 unemployment rate was 4.6%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
KCTCS Regents approve Senate Joint Resolution response plan, 3% cost-of-living increase
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents approved a response plan to Senate Joint Resolution 179, the…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Heart attacks can happen unexpectedly, act fast if you suspect symptoms
Heart attacks often don’t send warning signs. So, when people suddenly and unexpectedly feel symptoms, they think, “This can’t be…
Opinion – Eugene Hsu: Empowering older adults in fight against elder abuse, an underreported issue
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, observed every June, raises awareness about the mistreatment of older adults. Elder abuse is not…
Applications are now open for 2024 Kentucky Crafted program; deadline August 15
The Kentucky Arts Council is now taking 2024 applications for the Kentucky Crafted Program. Kentucky Crafted is an arts marketing…
Kentuckians urged to beware of fake arrest warrant scams using forged signatures of court personnel
Kentuckians are urged to be vigilant against scams involving fake arrest warrants bearing the forged signatures of court personnel and…
Gateway to offer first evening Commercial Driver’s License course with classes beginning August 26
Gateway Community and Technical College’s Workforce Solutions has announced the launch of its first-ever evening Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)-A class….
U.S. District Court in Covington blocks Biden administration’s effort to change Title IX rules
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A federal court in Covington has pressed pause on the Biden administration’s effort to rewrite…
Opinion – Terri Bradshaw: Celebrating legislature’s support of Kentucky Product Development Initiative
It almost never happens these days – 100% of our legislative leaders agreeing on a cause. But here in Kentucky…
Music@BCM continues Thursday with the searing sounds of Cincinnati-based Tickled Pink Electic Trio
The Music@BCM summer concert series continues with a bang on Thursday, June 20, with the Cincinnati-based powerhouse trio Tickled Pink….
Northern Kentucky University, Boone County Sheriff partner on initiative to help solve cold cases
Northern Kentucky University has announced a new partnership with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in a groundbreaking initiative to…
First heat wave of season arrives in Kentucky; persistent high temps expected through next week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first heat wave of the season that the National Weather Service (NWS) warned us…
City of Newport approves creation of new Buena Vista Neighborhood local historic district
The City of Newport has approved the creation of the Buena Vista local historic district, which sets guidelines that will…
Kentucky by Heart: KY natives Grandpa Jones, Stringbean overcame odds to achieve success
By Steve Flairty Kentucky by Heart My parents were country music fans back in the 1960s. I recall, on at…
Sedentary lifestyles, food insecurity drive increase in childhood diabetes among Kentucky kids
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Experts say sedentary lifestyles, food insecurity, and other factors are driving an increase in…
KY Humanities head Bill Goodman announces retirement; board to open search for successor
After eight years at the helm of Kentucky Humanities, Executive Director Bill Goodman has announced his retirement. Under Goodman’s leadership,…
Opinion – Retired Kentucky jail and corrections employees speak out on passage of House Bill 5
HB5, the “Safer Kentucky Act,” is emotion-based legislation, rather than the evidence-based legislation Kentucky deserves. Legislators and research organizations who…