Far from over, but Senate budget restores cuts made to Medicaid by House; now goes back to House
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern The state Senate has largely eliminated cuts to Medicaid that were proposed in the House…
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Art in Bloom returns to Cincinnati Art Museum April 26-28; 60 floral artists to display their designs
Art in Bloom and its related programming will return to the Cincinnati Art Museum April 26-28. It is an exquisite…
Opinion – Katelyn Bunning: Senate Bill 349 is good for Kentucky’s energy future
Energy experts have been issuing dire warnings that the shift away from traditional electricity sources is happening too fast largely…
Kentucky earns No. 3 seed in NCAA tournament, will face Oakland in south region Thursday night
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today An early exit in the Southeastern Conference Tournament didn’t prove too costly to Kentucky’s NCAA…
Road to Derby: Turfway Park’s Jeff Ruby Steaks is pivotal stop with over-subscribed 14-horse field set for Saturday
Amerman Racing’s El Camino Real Derby winner Endlessly will ship more than 2,000 miles from his Southern California base to…
The River: Summers are scorchers on the Upper Mississippi and mayflies add to the misery
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence releases ’24 Groundswell Community Profiles
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released their 2024 Groundswell Community Profiles, which provide an overview of the state of…
Tri-State Running group training for Flying Pig half-marathon — and in it for fun, fitness, and exercise
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Ron Charles says he does it for the exercise. Chad Davison started doing it to…
Kenton Mayor’s group discusses still-changing rules on medical marijuana — in anticipation the new law
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County mayors gathered Saturday morning to discuss the latest news in state requirements for…
Educators: Kentucky Department of Education seeks recommendations for the ’24 Exemplary Educators Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking recommendations of exemplary educators and leaders in the Commonwealth’s public schools to…
In 14th year of Piggest Raffle Ever, organizers hope to reach $1 million goal for local charities
One million dollars for local charities – that’s the goal for this year’s Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon’s “Piggest Raffle Ever.”…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Kate photo, gold to Trump, TikTok, Rodgers VP?
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
On the ballot: Amendment for public dollars to nonpublic schools clears General Assembly
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Senate joined the House Friday in passing legislation for a constitutional amendment —…
More Americans opt out of COVID-19 vaccinations; survey show choice can be based on political views
Kentucky Health News More Americans are opting out of COVID-19 vaccinations; survey shows the choice can be based on political…
Two NKY projects among 32 in state to receive funds for upgrade of parks and recreation spaces
Gov. Andy Beshear announced his selection of 32 projects that will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces throughout…
City briefs: Park Hills honors Meyers, Lakeside Park ok’s new zoning map, Taylor Mill’s firehouse
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Highlights of meetings held this week: PARK HILLS Park Hills Mayor Kathy Zembrodt read…
Opinion – Mac Brown: CARR bill protects more than gun rights — it also protects the right to life
The problem with gun violence is not the gun, but rather the people who use a gun to inflict harm….
In wake of stunning announcement, City of Covington poised to realize dream of transforming city’s future
Four years ago — during the throes of COVID – the City of Covington bought a closed IRS facility on…
Be ‘weather aware’ as storms move across state; Emergency Management teams on alert
Thursday, following a tornado touching down in Gallatin and Trimble counties and a possible tornado reported in Carroll County, Gov. Andy…
Campbell County Conservation District offers backyard conservation cost-share program
If you are starting to plan your garden and summer landscaping in Campbell County, check out this financial program for…
‘FindHelpNowKY’ website helps Kyians find life-saving drug used to reverse opioid overdose
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s FindHelpNowKy.org website also helps Kentuckians find places to obtain the life-saving drug naloxone, which…
Opinion – Bill Straub: By any other word these actions would still be the same — just call it racism
Let’s call this what it is – soft-core racism. Over the past several sessions the Kentucky General Assembly has attracted…