Mitch McConnell reports to Senate about recent work trip to Kentucky: ‘will keep concerns at forefront’
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks Tuesday on the Senate floor regarding his recent Kentucky…
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Mike Tussey: The Champions, Part II; powerful stuff — Kentucky Style
Two weeks ago this column focused on the definition of Champions. What made them tick, what was the driving force…
Jamie Ruehl: Federal parenting causes unintended consequences
As a parent, I wear many hats. Sometimes I’m the nurturer. Sometimes I’m the enforcer of rules. Sometimes a spectator….
It’s National Bourbon Heritage Month and NKY distilleries are celebrating; it’s big business here
Bourbon enthusiasts rejoice. While America’s distilling heritage started before the country was founded, an act of Congress first recognized…
KHRC Sports Wagering Catalog now available, list of sports on which wagers can be made, starts Sept. 7
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s (KHRC) Sports Wagering Advisory Council released a Wagering Catalog, a three-page…
State seeing uptick in COVID-19 cases but so far numbers are small; wash hands, get vaccines
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases, and local outbreaks, along with other…
It’s back-to-school, so now the question is: where will the kids go before caregivers are home from work?
By Karena Cash Kentucky Youth Advocates It is back to school season here in Kentucky. Kids all across the Commonwealth…
Work begins on bridge overlays at the I-71/75 and I-275 interchange in Kenton County starting today
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office will start a bridge overlay project at the I-71/75 and I-275 interchange…
DOCJT basic training academy graduate 26 law enforcement officers from agencies across state
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that 26 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state have graduated the Kentucky Department of…
Girl Scouts of Wilderness Road celebrate successful cookie season; 168 scouts exceed 1000 box goal
The largest girl-led entrepreneurial program in the world, The Girl Scout Cookie program imparts vital life skills and nurtures leadership…
Matt’s Take: Wildcard madness, Bengals football returns
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist Wildcard Madness After a split with the Chicago Cubs over the weekend, Cincinnati remains…
Our Rich History: TMU’s Women’s basketball meteoric 3-year rise to national championship level
By Raymond G. Hebert, Ph.D. Thomas More University Sources for this article include: Statistics provided by Michael Pagano Co-Director of…
Covington Business Council comments on Covington Independent Schools approval of nickel tax increase
The Covington Independent Schools Board of Education approved by a 3-2 vote to add a nickel tax for property owners…
Join the Covington Cryptid Block Party — it’s free — on Saturday; make an art piece of your own
The Covington Cryptid* Block Party returns for its second year on September 9 in Covington. Join the party for a…
Governor announces $27.2 million in grant funding from federal Victims of Crime Act
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that $27.2 million in grant funding has been awarded to assist victims of violent crime in…
For Labor Day, KY House Democratic Caucus offers slate of proposed bills to help working families
In celebration of the Labor Day, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus announced a multi-faceted slate of bills that members will…
Road report: No roadwork today, but here’s what KYTC District 6 reports for the rest of the week
No roadwork today, but the KYTC District 6 reports on what to expect for the rest of the week as…
The River: From a young boy terrified of the river to a grown-up who can’t stay away from it
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares stories of his long association with the river —…
Brighton Center’s annual Wine Over Water at Purple People Bridge is Sept. 9; tickets available now
Brighton Center’s annual Wine Over Water fundraiser on Newport’s Purple People Bridge will take place September 9, 5:30-9 p.m.. Tickets…
KY Board of Education cancels special meeting on interim education commissioner; no reason given
By McKenna Horsely Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Board of Education has canceled a special meeting scheduled for next week. According…
Enjoy the fireworks festivities (a reminder of bridge, road closings) and have a Happy (but safe) Labor Day
Staff report Labor Day was created by the labor movement in the late 19th Century as a day designated to…
Jimmy Buffet, 76, dies; music lives for Parrotheads who must be saying ‘surely there’s a beach attached’
Staff report Jimmy Buffet, who parlayed his special brand of music into a major franchise, died on September 1st. He…