Governor to present $175,000 check to Newport for maintenance, upgrades to Purple People Bridge
Governor Andy Beshear will be in town on Tuesday to present the City of Newport with a check to fund…
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Firearms top cause of death for children, up 29.5%; drug deaths up 84%; why do rural kids carry guns?
The Rural Blog Firearms surpassed car accidents as the top cause of death among children and teens, according to an analysis of…
U.S. Customs seizes record shipments of counterfeit items, illicit drugs in regional ports over six months
The Area Port of Cleveland oversees major express consignment operations (ECO) in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville. U.S. Customs and Border…
Scientists at UK’s Princeton Research and Education Center, hit by tornado, ramping up programs again
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky While it has only been a few months since the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center…
Five new members inducted into Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame in last meeting of season
Five new members were inducted into the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame at the April meeting. Steve Sigmon, Ray…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s take on the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, and few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
The River: Cranking it up, moving it out as steamboat leaves the dock as a calliope pierces the jaunty air
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Thomas More honors outstanding alumni during weekend’s Alumni & Family Weekend
The Thomas More Alumni Awards honor outstanding alumni and community leaders whose talents and expertise have made a significant impact…
Report: Hotels projected to end 2022 down $20 billion in business travel revenue; leisure travel rebounding
According to a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, U.S. hotel business travel revenue is projected…
All counties now green on COVID; cases uptick slightly but hospitalizations down and cases milder
While cases of COVID-19 have seen a slight uptick this week, there are several other measurements that show Kentucky is…
Governor vetoes bill allowing lawyers to carry weapons in courtroom, still considering late bills
By Tom Latek Kentucky TODAY Although the General Assembly session ended April 14, Gov. Andy Beshear is still considering whether…
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road partners with Horizon Community Funds for new fund
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) has established a fund partnership with Horizon Community Funds. This fund will support…
Jack Aynes to celebrate his 90th birthday — and a Ludlow, NKY sports legacy unlikely to be bested
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He was born the same year the Yankees swept the Cubs in the World Series….
Governor reappoints Sen. John Schickel to Kentucky Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
Governor Andy Beshear has reappointed Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) to the Kentucky Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision (KCIAOS). “I’m…
Dayton’s Mayor Baker bans water-pellet guns in city parks; children target innocents in viral TikTok trend
In response to a recent viral social media trend on TikTok encouraging children to load soft gel or water balls…
NKU to hold ribbon-cutting ceremony to open its First-Year Student Success Hub on April 28
Northern Kentucky University will celebrate a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 28 at 1 p.m. to open its First-Year Student…
Joe Cotton: Stocks of the Week are Longeveron and Upstart Holdings, ‘speculative’ but promising
Market Assessment – As of Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at 11:20 a.m.: Since our last Letter of March 26th, the…
Federal Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings issues temporary order to halt state’s new abortion law
By Tessa Redmond and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal judge issued a temporary order to halt Kentucky’s new abortion…
Governor, First Lady update Kyians on the week: growing companies, medical cannabis, tulips, Derby
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on economic development and outlined steps being taken on medical cannabis. First Lady Britainy Beshear…
Dr. Heidi Murley, esteemed surgeon, breast health expert, named president of St. Elizabeth Physicians
Heidi Murley, MD, has been named president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Physicians, the St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s multi-specialty physician organization…
Bill Straub: ‘Is there anyone I haven’t offended yet?’ If there is, I apologize for leaving something out
The celebrated social commentator Mort Sahl would traditionally stroll on stage with a rolled-up newspaper in hand, using the articles…
Oscar Tshiebwe leans on faith to guide him in choosing a second season with the UK Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today When Oscar Tshiebwe spoke at Governor’s Prayer Breakfast a week ago, he had already made…