‘Momnibus’ bill passed on last day (without offending amendments); ‘great policy for moms and babies’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The maternal health legislation known as “Momnibus” was approved by the Kentucky legislature after it…
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Opinion – Stephen Voss: No, America isn’t ‘great’ — and many Biden supporters know it
Briefly, ever so briefly, one man had me thinking that Donald Trump could win back the presidency. He wasn’t a…
Our Rich History: Frisch’s Big Boy plays major role in history of fast-food restaurants in NKY — and beyond
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to the NKyTribune (First of an occasional series about NKY’s fast-food restaurants) When I…
General Assembly passed dozens of health-related bills — here’s the summary so far; today is last day
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In its 2024 session the Kentucky General Assembly has passed dozens of health-related bills…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on work being done this week; be aware of delays, closings
KYTC District 6 gives a heads-up on the road projects to expect this week, though inclement weather or other unforeseen…
Pew Research: Today is tax day; here are seven facts about Americans and taxes
Spring reliably brings a whirlwind of number-crunching and form-filing as Americans finish their tax returns. Altogether, the IRS expects to…
Join annual celebration of Lineworker Appreciation Day on April 18 at the Purple People Bridge
National Lineworker Appreciation Day Celebration sponsored by Duke Energy Ohio & Kentucky will be held on April 18 on the…
New federal regulation closes loophole: sellers of guns at gun shows must be licensed ‘firearm dealers’
The Rural Blog To deliver on gun control policy promises, the Biden administration has expanded the number of sellers who…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) — what is it? Ian Ernst explains it to the Covington Rotary Club
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter There was absolutely nothing artificial about Ian Ernst’s presentation. The Erlanger native addressed the Covington…
The River: Recycling makes the junkyard respectable and biz was good, but call of water was stronger
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Enson Harbor restaurant in Bellevue — with view inside or outside — has dim sum and seafood
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s true. When one door closes, well another usually opens – for the better. Just…
Government briefs: Reports on Park Hills, Lakeside Park, and Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills council began their meeting this week with 6 pieces of legislation,…
Kentucky 4th in nation for teenagers having babies, though the rates overall are declining slowly
By John McGary WEKU Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S., according to the latest figures from…
Point/Arc to benefit from EmpowerMe Living Night at Great American Ball Park; re-opens Point-Perk
EmpowerMe Living Night at Great American Ball Park is set for Tuesday, April 23 when the Cincinnati Reds host the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Minimum wage, End near, OJ Simpson, Arizona abortion ruling
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
GOP-dominated Kentucky legislature overrides most of Gov. Beshear’s vetoes, including budget line-items
Staff report The Kentucky General Assembly easily overrode several of Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes, given the Republican supermajority in the…
NKY Education Council to honor Jon Draud for ‘lifetime achievement’ at its celebration April 23
Kenton County Commissioner Dr. Jon Draud is set to receive the lifetime achievement award from the Northern Kentucky Education Council…
Several state water systems exceed new federal limits for ‘forever chemicals’, must test and correct
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Several Kentucky water systems, mostly on and near the Ohio River, will have to…
Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop service to Nashville and expanded flights to Orlando
Southwest Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA). The airline is…
Opinion — Ashli Watts: Civic engagement is more important now than ever, let your voice be heard
I love politics. I always have. I remember growing up in the 90s watching presidential debates between Bill Clinton, George…
Beshear bills signed and vetoed; former UK star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist joins for speech therapy bill
The Governor updated Kentuckians on bills he has acted on recently. Gov. Beshear was joined by former University of Kentucky…
Special Olympics Kentucky opens swimming season at NKY Swim Meet at Erlanger’s Silverlake
More than 100 athletes from the eastern half of Kentucky will compete when the 2024 Special Olympics Kentucky swimming season…