Students group suggests to KDE ways to improve schools’ attention to mental health
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) School Counselor Advisory Council (SCAC) and the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) discussed the…
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Public invited to discuss improving foster care system at virtual town hall meetings; NKY is June 14
The public is invited to virtual town hall meetings in June to discuss improving outcomes for Kentucky children and families…
Kentucky Health News: ‘Long COVID’ gets more study, becomes more critical; over-65 at greater risk
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News One in five adult Americans who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection have experienced…
Special Olympics Kentucky’s team takes part in opening ceremonies of the USA Games at Orlando
Staff report Special Olympics Kentucky’s team took part in the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics USA Games at Exploria…
The River: There are countless riverboats he never worked on — but he would’ve if he could’ve
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Campbell Circuit Court says Board of Education violated open meetings law for requiring masks
By Amye Bensenhaver Kentucky Open Government Coalition The Campbell County Circuit Court ruled this week in Ken Moellman, et al….
Lobbyists set new record of $11.13 million for money spent in this year’s Kentucky General Assembly
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today After COVID-19 led to a lower spending total for the previous even-year legislative session in…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of the news of the week — in full color, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…
NKY’s Todd McMurtry joins Kyle Rittenhouse legal team for lawsuits against Facebook, others
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A Northern Kentucky attorney is part of the legal team to represent Kyle Rittenhouse in…
Newport’s James Boyd named Administrator of Year in Rotary Club of Cincinnati’s education awards
James Boyd of Newport was one of four educators and administrators honored for excellence within the Cincinnati Public School system….
Lifeguards urgently needed to save Covington’s swimming season and keep it at full schedule
Covington Parks & Rec urgently needs to hire 10 more lifeguards to open its swimming facilities next week at full…
Duke Energy awards $390,000+ in grants to workforce education, training programs, including nine in NKY
Duke Energy presented more than $390,000 in grants for workforce education and training across Greater Cincinnati this morning, including nine…
Covington takes steps, with limited options, on odors from a Fort Wright chemical plant near Latonia
Even while acknowledging “limited options” and “tied hands,” Covington officials say they’re taking steps in response to complaints about odors…
KY needs more doctors, U.S. projects increasing shortage; how are medical institutions responding?
By Heather Chapman Kentucky Health News Just like the rest of the nation, Kentucky needs more doctors, and people and…
Bill Straub: If battle is between two monsters, King Kong and Godzilla, are you for McConnell or Paul?
It’s the eternal question: Who do you cheer for when King Kong battles Godzilla? They’re both monsters, after all, leaving…
Third Family Court Judge to be elected in Kenton Co. in November; five candidates have filed so far
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Kenton County is getting its third Family Court judge to deal with sticky cases like…
Covington seeking nonprofit proposals for $1.15m to mitigate COVID damage to families, workers
The City of Covington has $1.15 million to give away to non-profit agencies and organizations whose work helps mitigate the…
Redwood to honor winners of inaugural Celebration of Abilities Awards at ‘Redwood at the Reds’ June 17
Redwood, a nonprofit that serves children and adults with severe and multiple disabilities, is excited to announce the winners of…
Al Cross: On guns, McConnell is rational, but his operative word is risk
When President Biden said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was one of the “rational Republicans” who recognize “they can’t continue…
Hoskins Island Creek Cemetery, where pioneers, Indigenous Natives rest, is hotbed of controversy
By Lyn Hacker NKyTribune correspondent There was a Memorial Day service in a small cemetery on top of a forested…
Kim Moser: What is Kentucky doing about the infant formula shortage? We cannot let children suffer
Kentucky families are going day to day not knowing if the formula they need for their infant will be available….
Voices from Classroom: I replay ‘The House that Built Me’ as Beechwood building gives way to new
By Amanda Klare Beechwood Independent Schools The groundbreaking for the new building construction at Beechwood Independent Schools is scheduled for…