Covington schools’ tech team wins state DOE award for getting devices to every child for learning at home
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the technology department of Covington Independent Public Schools was tasked with putting devices in the hands…
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The River: Downbound entering Mark Twain’s lower Mississippi and falling in love with father of waters
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
‘Hilary Banks’ of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (Karyn Parsons) to speak at NKU during Black History Month
Karyn Parsons, best known for playing Hilary Banks in the hit television comedy The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, will give…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the news of the week in broad strokes and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
State lawmakers gave themselves an 8% pay raise for this year; but no increases for teachers
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Most state lawmakers will be getting an 8% pay raise in 2023 and a boost…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on highway projects this week; beware delays, closings
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on operations on highways in District Six and asks motorists to be aware…
Kentucky State Police troopers to be equipped with body-worn cameras for first time in history
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today For the first time in history, Kentucky State Police troopers will be equipped with body-worn…
Record $24-plus million spent on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in 2022
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern A record amount of nearly $24.2 million was spent lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in…
Keven Moore: Food trucks are popular, here to stay, and capitalism at its best — but are they safe?
Are food trucks safe? Restaurants on wheels are the new rage when comes to urban eating. On the surface, they…
Ben Dusing: An open letter to the community back home from shell-shocked outreaches of Ukraine
(Editor’s note: Suspended attorney Ben Dusing and his colleague John Gardner have been in the Ukraine for several weeks, involved…
Gov. Beshear says more changes coming to state’s juvenile justice system, including pay raises, hiring
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced more changes are coming to the state’s juvenile justice system during…
Bill Straub: A smoldering relationship spells trouble for McCarthy/McConnell; Mitch keeps his head
History is full of stories about people who worked closely in pursuit of a common goal yet couldn’t stand one…
Northern Kentucky University board unanimously names V.P. Bonita Brown to be interim president
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents unanimously approved university official Bonita Brown Wednesday to…
Kenton County Fiscal Court raised the payroll tax rate — and Kenton city mayors have questions
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County Fiscal Court met last year on November 8 to pass the second…
Kentucky Voices for Health to offer free, virtual forum with legislative leaders discussing health policy
Kentucky Voices for Health will present a special legislative forum on Tuesday, January 31. The forum is scheduled for 3…
NKY-based Fisher Group names Andrew Worrell General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Andrew Worrell has assumed the position of General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for NKY-based Fischer Group, the nation’s 15th largest…
COV commission hears reports on architectural firm for new City Hall; talks bike friendly city, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Perhaps Andrew Wilhoite said it best. The city’s director of special projects and intergovernmental affairs…
EdChoice KY to hold gathering at State Capitol to highlight National School Choice Week on January 24
Students, parents, educators, and school choice supporters from across Kentucky will come together for a press conference in Frankfort at…
NKY Symphony Orchestra continues 31st season with ‘Happy Feet’ ballet music at Greaves Hall Sat.
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, directed by J.R. Cassidy, continues its 31st season with a diverse collection of symphonic ballet music,…
Children’s Home of NKY/CHNK Behavioral Health raising funds to expand mental health services
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter At one time he was a priest. These days his prayers are being answered. Rick…
Mike Tussey: Whatever you do in life, give it all you’ve got; you’ll be thankful for all the memories
In everyday life, things just happen. You don’t anticipate it, you don’t see it coming. But, it hits you point…
Amye Bensenhaver: A money-grab that will harm disadvantaged patients; medical records are yours
Move along, folks. Nothing to see here. Just another attempt by Kentucky lawmakers to take from the poor and give…