Government briefs: Roundup of news from Independence, Edgewood, Erlanger, Ft. Wright, Campbell County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter INDEPENDENCE Mayor Christopher Reinersman explained to council this week how he came to the…
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Gateway starts process for accreditation of associate degree in nursing; invites public comments
Gateway Community & Technical College will host a site visit for initial accreditation of its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)…
Political notes: Primary candidates for May election — Harp, M. Hayden, Hatton, Amin, Hall, S. Hayden
(Editor’s note: This is part of an occasional roundup of filings of candidates in the May primary. Filings have closed….
Governor’s proposed budget includes fully funding Medicaid and lowering cost of kynect coverage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Since Congress has not had a final vote to extend tax credits for affordable health…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist on news — Venezuela, flu, bad timing, AI, salt for ICE
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Kristi Patzman takes on her own ‘marathon’ as she powers through life with two prosthetic legs
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer Kristi Patzman’s marathon doesn’t have a finish line. In fact, she participates in it…
David Rotenstein, journalist and historian, joins growing NKyTribune team; advances service to community
David S. Rotenstein is an award-winning reporter with more than 35 years of experience writing for community newspapers, big-city dailies,…
CovCath turns Dixie Highway rivalry into two-way runaway over outmanned Beechwood
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They’re just a couple of miles apart down the Dixie Highway from Park Hills…
Jon Draud likes ‘helping people’ and proved it throughout his long career; at 87, he isn’t seeking re-election
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Commissioner Jon Draud will not seek re-election for commissioner in November’s election….
Covington schools announce return-to-school plans for Latonia and all others
Superintendent Alvin Garrison announced that Latonia Elementary students will return to in-person instruction on Tuesday, January 13, at their current…
Enzweiler Building Institute announces Heritage Trade Seminar series availability
The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) has announced its 2026 Heritage Trade Seminar Series offered through the Covington Academy of Heritage…
Kentucky Supreme Court reverses itself; places limits on legislative reach into local government
By Jim Dady Special to NKyTribune The Kentucky Supreme Court has set limits on how far the hand of the…
Gov. Beshear delivers seventh State of Commonwealth, final budget address; says ‘meet this moment’
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his seventh State of the Commonwealth and final Budget Address to Kentucky families, reporting that the…
Austin Law loves selling cars — gets ‘Baller of the Year’ award from Jake Sweeney Kia
By Andy Furman NKyTribune staff writer He’s the Baller of the Year – again – and he doesn’t even play…
Governor announces statewide carbon monoxide safety initiative, including proactive inspections
Gov. Beshear announced a new statewide initiative focused on carbon monoxide (CO) safety, including proactive inspections of aging buildings. These…
Fetal homicide charge dropped against Wolfe County woman for self-managed abortion; other charges remain
By Tessa Redmond Kentucky Today A Wolfe County woman was indicted Tuesday on several charges related to her self-managed abortion,…
General Assembly opens first day with short sessions, establishing membership and rules
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Tuesday marked the first day of the 2026 General Assembly and both the House and…
Mike Tussey: We have statues, monuments and Mount Rushmore — and then Bobbleheads
Listen my children and you shall hear and be advised – TODAY IS NATIONAL BOBBLEHEADS DAY. It’s a good bet…
Opinion – Dave Hatter: The benefits of the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act
Organizations of all sizes collect and store more information than ever before, and personal information is as, or more valuable…
Kentucky family-owned farms are third highest in U.S. — and thriving
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today At a time when Americans are increasingly questioning where their food comes from, new USDA…
Kenton County School District starts School Board Recognition Month off right — by honoring its board members
The Kenton County School District is joining districts across the Commonwealth to celebrate School Board Recognition Month. This month serves…
New health-related laws went into effect January 1 — here they are
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Several Kentucky laws related to health went into effect Jan. 1, ranging from THC-infused…