Committee sends measure to Senate floor making all acts of ‘hazing’ resulting in injury, death a felony
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved a measure this week that would spell out criminal consequences for hazing, as supporters say…
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New businesses, facade projects get helping hand from City of Covington
A new business that creates healthy alternatives to sugar-laden popsicles and one that finds software solutions for businesses were among…
Drop in new cases of COVID 19 continues — only two counties in red, 27 in yellow, most in green
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The drop reported on Monday of new cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky, is also reflected…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the news of week — alien balloons, long winter, top guns, church?
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
Matt’s Take: MLB rule changes, Reds update Q&As with David Fulcher, Jason Martin, Nick Kirby
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune sports columnist MLB Rule Changes As we all know, change can be hard for those that…
NKY Water District closely monitoring water intakes as result of chemical spill in East Palestine, OH.
On February 3, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio, a train with tanker cars carrying several types of chemicals derailed and…
Beshear signs bill that cuts income tax rate to four percent, a Republican legislative priority
Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation Friday that will lower the state income tax rate to four percent on Jan.1, 2024,…
Commentary: Student journalists need ‘New Voices Act’ to protect freedom of school-based reporting
By Brennan Eberwine, Cooper Bass, and Ramona Pierce Kentucky student journalists This month with the help of Senator Gerald Neal,…
Florence council approves development plan for Taco John restaurant on Mall Road, first location in NKY
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence city council gave a final approval to a concept development plan this week…
Kentucky Supreme Court: Near-total ban on abortions remains in effect, case goes back to Jefferson Circuit Court
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A long-awaited Kentucky Supreme Court ruling Thursday means that abortion remains illegal in the…
Fidelity Investments in Covington added 1K jobs in ’22, a 10% increase over ’21, and aims to hire more
Fidelity Investments in Covington hired close to 1,000 roles in 2022 and saw a 10% increase in headcount compared to…
Kenton County Public Library-Independence offers staff-made planetarium; connect with the stars
Kenton County Public Library staff built a planetarium out of cardboard at the Independence branch. Patrons are invited to sit…
Park Hills residents continue to fight for parking which is a problem throughout the city
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter David and Jasmine Costas came to the regular Park Hills city council meeting to…
Bill Straub: Giving himself a birthday present, he’s writing about guns — and the insanity of no limits
I’m writing this column on my 70th birthday. In so doing I find myself recalling the words of that great…
Turfway Park’s $125,000 Dust Commander Stakes features field of ten, set for Saturday
Bonne Chance Farm and Stud R D I’s Grade I-winning 7-year-old In Love (BRZ) will return to Turfway Park and…
Kentuckians can designate part of state income tax return to save local history
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The more than 300 museums and history-related groups throughout the state that are looking for…
Will your insurance cover it? If you are sick and need care, you shouldn’t have to wait for an answer
By Monalisa Tailor, M.D. and Rep. Kim Moser When you’re trying to manage a health condition and your physician has…
Covington signs deal with KYTC to minimize harm to Goebel Park; short-term rental gets first reading
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When it comes to the Brent Spence Bridge project, Covington’s theme seems to be this:…
TechOlympics offers high school students a premier technology competition and expo, Feb. 18-19
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Nerds – do apply. And we say that with much respect. Talent – much talent…
House Democratic Women’s Caucus to file nearly 30 bills related to maternal and infant health
Saying it is imperative that the state do much more to improve its dismal maternal and infant health outcomes, the…
Mike Tussey: Turkeys, hooks, washouts, and triplicates … the names of the game
How about Bowling? Is it hard to play? Is it expensive? My neighbor bowls, looks like it might be fun….
David Hatter: Please oppose the idea of partisan local elections that should continue to be nonpartisan
I am writing as a long-time local elected official and community volunteer to express my strong opposition to Kentucky Senate…