Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on news of week — Father’s Day, Fab Four, Trump, vacation, Wheel
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until…
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Secretary of State Adams welcomes 34 new American citizens in Frankfort naturalization ceremony
Secretary of State Michael Adams welcomed 34 new American citizens at a naturalization ceremony Friday in Frankfort, and provided them…
University of Kentucky researchers aim to better define causes of dementia — it isn’t all Alzheimer’s
By Hillary Smith and Steve Claas University of Kentucky “A lot of people who have dementia do not have Alzheimer’s…
Some relief from rain but drought conditions remain for most of state; 10% has no drought
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite some welcome rain that fell over parts of Kentucky during the past seven days,…
Bluegrass Wildlife: Give box turtles a break; as a steward of the planet, help every living creature
By Howard Whiteman Special to NKyTribune As I popped over the hill in my truck, maybe driving just a bit…
David Childs: Juneteenth’s meaning and history — encouraging all to learn, celebrate, and do better
The author George Orwell, who wrote the insightful and prophetic book 1984, stated that “the most effective way to destroy…
AAA: Summer travel shaping up to be one of busiest in years — expect crowds, plan ahead
This summer travel season will be one of the busiest seen in years, based on travel data collected locally by AAA. Bookings…
Louisville Orchestra’s free concert at MegaCorp Pavillion keeping Commonwealth ‘In Harmony’
Members of the Louisville Orchestra will perform a free concert on Tuesday, July 11 at Newport’s MegaCorp Pavillion, 101 West…
Kenton County libraries’ Dave Schroeder awarded Pioneer Award from Kenton Fiscal Court
At this week’s Fiscal Court meeting, Dave Schroeder, director of Kenton County Public Libraries, was presented with a 2023 Pioneer…
Kentucky Colonels award $11k grant to Scheben Care Center to purchase vehicle for Medicaid program
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc The Bill & Betsy Scheben Care Center has received an $11,000 grant from the Honorable…
Scholarship awarded from Horizon’s McFaull fund to Beechwood honors student Joshua Schmidt
The Jordan G. McFaull Scholarship Fund at Horizon Community Funds awarded its 2023 scholarship to Joshua Schmidt at the Beechwood…
Bill Straub: You know a lot about a guy by company he keeps; Republicans like the ‘whataboutism’ kind
Rep. Andy Barr, apparently fretting he might get crossways with the MAGA crowd, wants the world to know he’s standing…
New Kids Count report shows ‘disappointing’ results for how Kentucky children are faring; 40th overall
By Sarah Ladd The Kentucky Lantern A new report that evaluates the well-being of children in the United States every…
Al Cross: Cameron, other pols should shut up about Trump’s case
The indictment of a former president on charges of keeping secret national-security materials, refusing to give them back, and lying…
St. Therese Festival in Southgate has fun for all ages, Thursday through Sunday
By Elaina Ruschman NKyTribune intern If you’re looking for a way to kick off summer with your friends and family,…
Kenton Arboretum is the real deal, thanks to extension agent Brandon George’s amazing work
By Aimee Nielson University o Kentucky Boasting more than 100 woody plants and trees, a giant hedgerow and two meadows,…
Amye Bensenhaver: Covington officials ignore real law to keep records from family in Daulton jail killing
For law enforcement agencies accustomed to issuing blanket denials of open records requests for records compiled in an “open” investigation,…
Mike Tussey: Happy Flag Day today as we salute Old Glory
Across the USA we take the time to celebrate the symbol of our nation’s history and freedom. We celebrate our…
Groundbreaking Wednesday for first new industrial building in Covington in decades — at Latonia
Groundbreaking will take place tomorrow in Latonia on the first new industrial building in decades, a spec build by a…
Social media, trauma, hate speech — all add to youth mental health crisis, U.S. Senate panel told
By Jennifer Shutt The Kentucky Lantern U.S. senators agreed during a recent hearing the country’s children are going through a…
Fort Wright council agrees with concept drawings for the I-75 overpass in the city, with minor suggestions
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Brent Spence bridge project is still going on behind the scenes. At the…
Matt’s Take: The Cincinnati Reds will make the playoffs, truly
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist No, the title of this edition of Matt’s Take isn’t just “click bait,” as…