Hazardous travel conditions continue for state, motorists urged to drive safely
Hazardous travel conditions continue to impact Kentucky as hundreds of roadways remain flooded while a winter snowstorm is in the…
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As state deals with flooding, NWS says more snow coming — but not much in NKY; it’s cold
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky is still dealing with flooding from the heavy rain over the weekend, but the…
Opinion – Col Owens: How do we value education and health care?
I write to address the jeopardy that two major enterprises Northern Kentuckians care very much about are facing: education and…
Our Rich History: Letter to Lincoln tells the tale of Boone County, Civil War, and Tousey-Stevenson family
By Tracey Howerton Special to NKyTribune Have you ever written a letter to the President of the United States? Dr….
Prichard Committee releases 2024 Groundswell Community Profiles; access local data here
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence released the 2025 Groundswell Community Profiles, offering an in-depth look at the state of…
Kenton County Mayors Group’s main topic was discussion of legislation session in Frankfort
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The Kenton County Mayors’ Group met Saturday at the Independence Senior Center, and the…
Drones increasingly in demand by local governments to allow more efficient service; training required
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The City of Independence just approved an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Sheriff…
Bluegrass Wildlife: It’s that time of the year with love in the air — and skunks to look out for
By Howard Whiteman Murray State University “Skunk!” I slammed on the brakes and pulled to the side of the road….
Opinion – Judy Harris: Finally it’s softball season — let the games begin . .
“You can’t always control the circumstances—only how you react to those circumstances; you can always control your attitude and your…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: Sweet 16 ‘draw’ once again has 9th Region bottoming out
Wait. What? So you’re telling me that for the ninth time in the last 11 state tournaments, the Ninth Region…
Spring Wildfire Season underway — here are safeguards for your home, natural areas
Spring Wildfire Season began February 15. Everyone to take precautions to safeguard their homes and protect natural areas. The season…
Government briefs: Roundup of news from Lakeside Park, Park Hills, Florence, Covington, Taylor Mill
LAKESIDE PARK Lakeside Park City council listened to new council member Cassi Schabell ask for several changes in the minutes…
Applications now open for non-voting teacher, student members of KBE; deadline March 13
Applications are now being accepted for the non-voting teacher and student members of the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE). Each…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — DOGE, the Gulf, Valentine’s eggs, Valentine’s Day,
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Governor declares state of emergency with flood watch through mid-day Sunday
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency as a flood watch is in effect for early Saturday,…
Kenton County Judge-Executive Kris Knochelmann speaks on ‘best shape’ of county affairs
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Great shape. Those were Kris Knochelmann’s words he used to describe Kenton County. The county’s…
Valentine’s Day plus The Point/Arc equals the Sadie Hawkins Dance — and plenty of fun
By Andy Furman Point/Arc It was perfect. Valentine’s Day and The Point/Arc. The 52-year-old non-profit based in Covington made this…
TMU’s tough-minded Saints end losing streak to Cedarville, stay in GMAC postseason hunt
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter There was a time earlier this season when Thomas More Coach Justin Ray didn’t…
Students get a taste of public service, up close and personal, at Elsmere council meeting
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Students from Miles Elementary, Tichenor Middle School, Lloyd High School, St Henry Elementary, Arnett…
Governor authorizes $14.7 million to Kentucky schools to cover part of budget shortfall
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is authorizing $14.7 million to cover part of a $40 million state…
Governor joins lawsuit against Trump over federal funding freeze
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday his office has joined a nationwide lawsuit against the…
Opinion – Bill Straub: It didn’t take long to get on path to American unexceptionalism
It didn’t take long, a couple days, really, before President Donald J. Trump and his core of lickspittle worshipers entered…