Outbreak of whooping cough in Lexington; it can be deadly for babies and prevented with vaccine
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News An outbreak of whooping cough has been declared in Fayette County after nine cases…
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Dayton Police Chief Halfhill completes all three levels of FBI law-enforcement leadership training classes
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill recently completed of all three levels of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA)…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Getting better at teaching — and thanking those who made it possible
“Hope is a thing with feathers that perches on the soul.” – Emily Dickinson It was that time again. Got…
The River: In honor of Memorial Day, the Captain remembers those who served and sacrificed
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the stories of his long association with the…
NKY Chamber to host third annual ‘Investing in Equity’ session on morning of June 6
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is hosting its third annual, Investing in Equity: Building an Inclusive Business Community from…
Tips to prevent drowning, #1 cause of unintentional injury-related deaths among children under 5
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As summer approaches and people begin to head to pools, lakes, ponds and streams,…
National Weather Service warns KY may get some unpleasant weather for Memorial Day — depends. . .
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The National Weather Service is warning the Memorial Day weekend could be dangerous, as three…
Gateway graduates 1,360 students in 24th commencement ceremonies held at Truist Arena
Gateway Community & Technical College celebrated its annual Commencement as 1,360 students graduated from Gateway’s general education and technical programs,…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of news — Memorial Day, last school day, Supreme Court ethics, greed
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Kentucky National Guard Memorial to hold ceremony adding five new names on Monday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Five names will be added to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial during the Guard’s annual…
State to provide food for 450,000 school-age children during the summer months
As the school year draws to a close, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky has been approved to provide food to…
Governor declares Juneteenth (June 19) a state ‘Executive Branch’ holiday, beginning this year
Gov. Andy Beshear declared Juneteenth – a day that commemorates African Americans’ many contributions and long struggle for freedom, justice…
Cove Federal Credit Union announces directors elected to board and new board officers
Cove Federal Credit Union (Cove FCU) announced that Tony Bell, Mary Cook-Reneau and Maureen Hebert were each elected to a…
Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program continued, as it has seized illegal drugs and saved lives
Gov. Andy Beshear approved the continued work of Kentucky’s Counterdrug Program, which has helped save Kentuckians’ lives by supporting the…
Florence Rotary Club helps nonprofit, FIESTA, grow, provide support to underserved Hispanic population
By Will Baker Rotary Club of Florence “We want to help everyone who comes through our doors—it doesn’t matter where…
Opinion – Rural Blog: Memorial Day is perfect time to teach children to love America, despite wounds
As we launch into Memorial Day picnics, celebrations and sales, it’s a good time to rethink the day — why…
CVG advises travelers to plan ahead, expect 13% increase in air passengers for the holday
The official kickoff to summer travel starts this week at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG). The airport is expecting…
Mermaids are coming back to Newport Aquarium, starting Memorial Day weekend
Newport Aquarium has announced they’ll be adding mermaid magic to this summer starting on Memorial Day weekend. From May 25…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare promotes four individuals within its leadership team
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has announced the promotion of four individuals within its leadership team, recognizing their dedication and commitment to…
Easterseals Redwood, Clovernook Center partnership to expand services for people with disabilities
Easterseals Redwood and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired announced a new partnership that will expand services for…
‘Pipsqueak’ holds her own as a member of the all-female Black-n-BlueGrass roller derby squad
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter She’s called “Pipsqueak” for a reason. Michaela Schierberg – all five-feet of her – is…
Purple People Bridge to ‘partially open’ on Kentucky side on Friday to pedestrians, repairs are underway
Staff report The Purple People Bridge will partially reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24. The bridge has been closed…