Governor signs bills to protect children from abuse, declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month
Gov. Andy Beshear this week signed House Bill 207, which would criminalize owning or selling child sex dolls and make it…
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Fort Thomas Education Foundation presents $72,000 in grants during traditional Grant Patrol this week
The Fort Thomas Education Foundation conducted its annual Grant Patrol this week. This fun tradition gives the FTEF the opportunity…
NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘n Issues to deal with income-aligned housing as data identifies a need for options
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s (NKY Chamber) upcoming Eggs ‘N Issues: Income-Aligned Housing will held on Tuesday, April 16,…
Keeneland opens 16-day Spring Meet April 5, in midst of early stages of large construction project
Keeneland will hold its 16-day Spring Meet from April 5-26 while in the early stages of the largest construction project…
Toby Keith’s Dream Walkin’ Farms donates ‘Love Locket’ mare to Kentucky’s Mims Retirement Haven
Our Mims Retirement Haven (OMRH) in Paris, KY., has announced the arrival of Love Locket, who had been living at…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s look at news of week: Easter, Baltimore’s Key Bridge, growing nest egg
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Mixed bag of legislation advances to Governor’s desk in last minutes; DEI dead, ‘Momnibus’ likely so
Kentucky Lantern This year’s banner culture war crusade fizzled out in the Kentucky Senate in the final days of the…
Cincinnati Observatory prepares the community for the solar eclipse on April 8; how to watch safely
As the whole world gets ready for the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, the Cincinnati Observatory is taking proactive…
Keven Moore: Trampoline Parks and foam pits can be fun and safe — but beware of injury potential
Parents are always on the lookout for ways to entertain their kids, whether it’s for birthday parties, snow-day school holiday,…
Born Before AI? This NKU lecture series is for you; explores intersection of humanity and AI
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes industries, societies and our daily lives, the College of Informatics at Northern…
New restrictions on vape sales win approval in the final hours with tobacco industry backing
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A bill to curb underage vaping, which opponents say will hurt small businesses and encourage a…
Opinion – Amye Bensenhaver: House Bill 509 did not emerge from the legislative session; will it be back?
Reporters frantically recapped the last day of the 2024 Regular Session — before the ten day veto period and final…
FEAM Aero celebrates grand opening of new $45 million hanger at CVG, creates 250 full-time positions
Gov. Andy Beshear joined CVG, local officials and leaders from F&E Aircraft Maintenance (FEAM Aero) to celebrate the grand opening…
General Assembly approves $30 billion state budget for next two fiscal years, sent to Governor’s desk
The General Assembly approved a $30 billion state budget for the next two fiscal years on Thursday, after considering the…
Setting record (scientifically) straight: coal is state rock; agate, state gemstone; calcite, state mineral
Coal is currently Kentucky’s state mineral, though it isn’t really a mineral in scientific terms. There’s also debate about whether…
Bill reforming state’s Horse Racing Commission to independent corporation, goes to Governor’s desk
The Kentucky General Assembly has advanced reforms to Kentucky’s Horse Racing Commission (HRC) with the passage of Senate Bill (SB)…
Long Live the King (of instruments) as KSO presents two pipe organ concerts with Brenda Portman
While people likely associate the pipe organ with slow hymns in church, the instrument is far more capable. The pipe organ,…
Opinion – Bill Straub: What’s “anti-American” about a surge in energy options and a focus on environment?
Rep. Brett Guthrie, who to this point has proven as exciting as a bowl of day-old oatmeal, has apparently decided…
Walton Mayor Gabriel Brown makes dramatic exit, citing Roosevelt and November, as he resigns
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Walton mayor Gabriel Brown made the decision to step down as mayor last night…
‘Buddy’ LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70 years ago, celebrates 64 locations in three states
By Ann Keeling Special to NKyTribune It’s hard to imagine that when Donald “Buddy” LaRosa opened his first pizzeria 70…
Kathryn Witt’s new book, Perfect Day Kentucky, offers tips for exploring ‘heaven’; launch party Friday
Staff report Local author Kathryn Witt has authored a new book, Perfect Day Kentucky: Day Trips, Weekend Getaways, and Other…
‘A shame,’ says sponsor Sen. Danny Carroll, but $300m Horizons Act supporting child care is ‘dead’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The $300 million child care bill called the Horizons Act is “dead,” its sponsor said…