Government briefs: A round up of happenings in Taylor Mill, Campbell County this week
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter TAYLOR MILL Dr Jodi Heekin cut the ribbon on her new, improved animal hospital…
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ACLU dismisses lawsuit challenging near-total abortion ban; pro-life advocates declare victory
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A lawsuit attempting to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban was withdrawn Friday, the American…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s views on TACO Trade, RFK’s brain worm, the penny, vacation time
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Lundergan family to build religious garden, giant cross at historic Washington village in Maysville
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern MAYSVILLE — Jerry Lundergan, a well-known Lexington businessman who once was state Democratic Party chairman,…
Long-time democrat Sen. Robin Webb of Carter County announces party affiliation switch to Republican
Staff report Sen. Robin Webb, of Carter County, announced she is switching her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. Her…
Meet Brayden Mahan at Rafferty’s restaurant in Florence — he’s your host/greeter
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Brayden Mahan is working. And that makes Jean Calloway extremely happy. Brayden is a 20-year-old host/greeter…
Aerospace and aviation careers in state now highlighted on Futuriti.org — includes nearly 40 companies
Kentuckians now have a new way to learn about the emerging high-demand careers within the Commonwealth’s aerospace and aviation industry….
Review — Jim Claypool: ‘R.C. Durr: The Man and The Legacy’ — and a book signing event
A good read is exactly that, a good read, and journalist Judy Clabes’ biography of businessman and philanthropist R.C. Durr…
America’s River Roots Festival is coming in October — but plan your special cruises now
America’s River Roots Festival is coming to the Ohio and Kentucky Riverfronts, October 8–12, 2025. This event will kick off America’s…
Kentucky Agricultural Development Board funds projects around state, including one in Campbell Co.
The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board approved $4,386,001 for agricultural diversification and rural development projects across the Commonwealth at its monthly…
Tucked away in a converted garage, Ghost Kitchen Pizza is Brad Naber’s version of ‘quality pizza’
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter One more – really? There are 60 pizza restaurants in Covington that deliver through Grubhub….
Notre Dame Academy names new principal, alum Lisa Ruwe Timmerding
Notre Dame Academy Interim President/CCO Jane Kleier announced that NDA has named its next principal, Lisa Ruwe Timmerding, a 1997…
Mike Tussey: An affable personality and kindred spirit touched the lives of so many
Two days ago we observed Memorial Day. Today, it’s time to remember a very special person as well. Throughout our…
Scholarship honoring Beechwood alum Jordan McFaull awarded to senior Louis Schlosser
The 2025 Jordan G. McFaull Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Louis Schlosser at the Beechwood Senior Honors Night recently. …
And the Grand Marshall of the Park Hills Memorial Day Parade is . . .David Schlothauer, of course
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter David Schlothauer was not born and raised in Park Hills, but it is difficult for…
State provides tips (and resources) for safe, healthy enjoyment of Commonwealth’s water receation
With summer approaching, the state is offering safety tips as you enjoy the Commonwealth’s abundant water resources, whether you’re boating,…
Opinion – Judy Harris: Cuisenaire rods leading discovery, transforming math learning and teacher too
“Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.” — Albert Einstein The Space Race between the USSR…
UK Medical students are committed to CCRU Clinic’s free services — and hope more physicians will join them
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It is possible? You can find an individual with passion and love in what they…
State Budget Director John Hicks reports year-to-year decline in latest General Fund receipts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Office of State Budget Director reported Friday that March and April General Fund receipts…
Drees Homes announces Randy Mickle as new regional president and retirement of Dave Hausfeld
Drees Homes, an award-winning national home builder, announced the retirement of a long-time contributor to the home building industry and…
Healthy meals to continue to be provided to 450,000 Kentucky children while school is out this summer
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced that, thanks to approval by the federal government, healthy meals will continue to be provided…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Boone County, Edgewood, and Newport
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Just a week after Commissioner Chet Hand told Planning and Zoning Commission Executive…