Great Backyard Bird Count back next week — you can participate and here’s how
The Great Backyard Bird Count is back next week; more than 7,500 species were identified in 2023. The Great Backyard Bird…
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Boone County Public Library encourages 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and offers prizes along the way
The Boone County Public Library is inviting preschoolers (ages 0-5) and their caregivers to participate in 1000 Books Before Kindergarten…
Kentucky house approves a $129.6B two-year budget and $1.7B in one-time spending, over objections
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern After hours of questioning and much criticism from Democrats, the GOP-dominated Kentucky House of Representatives…
Groundhog’s ‘no shadow’ signals an early spring, but prepare your vehicles for unpredictable weather
Another year, another Groundhog Day. And our weather-predicting friend did not see its shadow, signaling an early spring. Drivers are…
As Cameron left, his office agreed to pay nearly $100k settlement to settle open records lawsuit
By Deborah Yetter The Kentucky Lantern Former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s office agreed to pay $99,750 to settle a…
Western & Southern presents record-breaking check for $127K to Salvation Army for its service in region
The Salvation Army received a check from Western & Southern Financial Group’s charitable foundation for $126,414.58. The record-breaking check includes $63,207.29…
Opinion – Teri Carter: GOP supermajority — silly, unserious, unconcerned by Kentuckians’ real problems
On Jan. 31, I began my day reading a story that opened with a stunning sentence. “Some residents of a county in…
Donna Brothers shares advice, wisdom, experiences and love of horses with Women’s Initiatives audience
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Donna Brothers earned her celebrity as a leading female jockey, as an NBC racing reporter…
Advocates, including NKY’s Joe Geraci, rally to urge lawmakers to take ‘decisive action’ to reduce cancer
Staff report Cancer patients, survivors and caregivers from across the state traveled to Frankfort Thursday to meet with elected officials….
Opinion – Bill Straub: Don’t KY’s AG, House have enough to do other than to intrude on border issues?
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman and members of the state House of Representatives apparently don’t have their hands full addressing…
Auditor Allison Ball reports on state Dept. of Juvenile Justice — notes staff shortages, lack of direction
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Allison Ball released the results Wednesday of a full performance…
Kentucky man sentenced to 30 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to role in Capitol riots
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison following by three…
Florence City Council clears the way for a grocery (possibly Publix) at U.S. 42/Farmview
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence city council passed the first reading of an ordinance approving a change of…
Hello Dolly!, a musical blockbuster about a meddling matchmaker, starts its run at The Carnegie tomorrow
The Carnegie’s Hello, Dolly! blockbuster Broadway hit bursting with romance, humor, and some of the greatest songs in musical theater…
Opinion – Al Cross: McConnell meets another legacy moment
When Mitch McConnell kept the Supreme Court from going liberal, then worked with Donald Trump to remake it and other…
Mark Stanley, a true selfless hero, whose donated organs are making life possible for four others
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. No one knows when they will be…
Internationally renowned Austrian harpist Elisabeth Plank coming to NKU for concert
Harpist Elisabeth Plank is coming to Northern Kentucky all the way from Austria to perform at Northern Kentucky University on…
Kenton County partners with Port Authority, Blue North on building SparkHaus entrepreneurial hub
Kenton County is partnering with Blue North and the Northern Kentucky Port Authority to transform the former Sim’s Furniture Building…
Seasonal respiratory illness in Kentucky has declined but numbers still considered ‘elevated’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Emergency-department visits and hospital admissions for respiratory disease in Kentucky have dropped for three…
Mike Tussey: 60 years ago ‘Coffee Grounds Show’ was talk of the town, captivating audiences every day
February, 1964 I was working the mid day shift (10 a.m.-2 p.m.) at tiny 250 watt – WIRO AM 1230…
Opinion – Ernie Lewis: There is no ‘crime epidemic;’ lawmakers shouldn’t saddle KY with more prisoners
In the immortal words of Ronald Reagan during a debate with Jimmy Carter, there they go again. For the past…
Parole board says no to parole of killer and no to more chances; Bevin commuted death sentence
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Gregory Wilson, who was sentenced to death after being convicted in 1988 of kidnapping…