Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell has erased all doubt that he places party over country — in his own words
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell places party over country. That’s not me saying it, although I’ve made the observation in…
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On first of two days back, General Assembly starts override votes on bills vetoed by Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed some two dozen bills passed by the General Assembly during the…
Time to celebrate: Purple People Bridge, one-of-a-kind historic landmark, turns 150-years-old this year
The Purple People Bridge – the one-of-a-kind historic landmark that is the only bridge over the Ohio River dedicated exclusively…
U.S. Customs at Louisville have seized more than $81.5m in counterfeit designer watches in 6 months
Cheap, gaudy, and worthless is how you can characterize the more than 3,200 counterfeit designer watches U.S. Customs and Border…
Covington Latin junior Andrew Browning scores perfect 36 on the ACT test, puts him in top .2%
Covington Latin School has announced that Junior student Andrew Browning scored a perfect 36 on the ACT test. If anyone…
Brooke Schnelle is new general manager at The Point Perk, aiming to get it back to its pre-COVID vitality
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc She freely admits she’s an addict. “Yes,” admits Brooke Schnelle, “I’m addicted to coffee.” That…
Al Cross: General Assembly writes the script for the upcoming governor’s race
The end of this year’s session of the General Assembly marks the start of next year’s race for governor. Democratic…
Dave Meyer: Charter school bill puts Kenton County independent schools districts in jeopardy
Kenton County’s independent school districts are the only small districts in the state denied a “veto” over charter schools …
Covington commission approves new positions; renews city hall lease, seeking more office space
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter A round of new faces and positions will be seen in Covington after the Commission’s…
Tax Day approaches; Monday, April 18 is deadline to submit individual income tax returns, payments due
The Kentucky Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers the 2021 state individual income tax filing deadline is just a few…
Office of State Budget Director reports March General Fund receipts very strong
The Office of State Budget Director reported Monday that March’s General Fund receipts continue to be extremely strong, growing 9.0…
COVID cases in state dropped again, but positive-test rate, deaths ticked up a bit
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations dropped again in Kentucky last week, but deaths and the…
Gov. Beshear signs Executive Branch budget bill but uses line-item veto in 22 areas (including own raise)
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday he had signed the Executive Branch budget bill enacted by…
Beyond the Curb returns to Newport on April 24, showcasing urban living in Westside, Clifton
Northern Kentucky’s popular home tour, Beyond the Curb, will offer an exclusive look inside properties in Newport’s Westside and Clifton…
NKY Chamber names v. p. of talent strategies, Women’s Initiative assistant, and event specialist
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) announced the hiring of three new individuals whose work will continue to…
COVID cases wane but influenza cases are on uptick in Kentucky; get a flu shot
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News COVID-19 cases are on the wane across Kentucky, but influenza cases are on the…
80th anniversary of ‘The Doolittle Raid’ in 1942 brings memories of Kentucky connections
By Martin Schadler Aviation Museum of Kentucky Eighty years ago, on April 18, 1942, eighty volunteers of the U.S. Army…
NKU’s on-campus arena undergoes its third name change in history — now Truist Arena
Northern Kentucky University has changed the name of its on-campus arena, BB&T Arena, to Truist Arena, effective immediately. The name…
Point/Arc Sports Dance celebrated Reds Opening Day, Easter, 50 years of service — all in one
The Point/Arc celebrated the Reds (home) Opening Day and Easter Sunday – all at once – at their Sports Dance…
Kentucky All-American Rhyne Howard is No. 1 pick is WNBA draft, a first for UK
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky All-American Rhyne Howard was speechless after she was selected as the No. 1 pick…
Our Rich History: The growth of a strong business program at Thomas More, a liberal arts college
By Tom Ward Thomas More University Part 40 of Our Series: “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021” Decades…
Porcelain Painters to hold two shows of pieces of their vintage art form — and invite all to come to learn
By Peggy Kreimer Hodgson Porcelain Painters A month-long show of hand-painted porcelain opens on May 4 at the Fort Thomas…