KYTC says signs placed on state-maintained right of way areas are illegal and will be removed
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has issued a reminder that illegally placed items along state-maintained right-of-way areas are subject to being…
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New signs in Covington mark historic Lewis & Clark trail; 4,900-mile route draws tourists to 16 states
Three new street signs featuring the silhouettes of two buckskin-clad explorers signal Covington’s inclusion on a historic route that stretches…
Catalytic Fund’s Jeanne Schroer among eight 2022 YMCA Career Women of Achievement award winners
NKY’s Jeanne Schroer, president and CEO of the Catalytic Development Funding Corporation, is among eight Greater Cincinnati-area women have been…
Kentucky Racing Commission disqualifies Medina Spirit, moving Mandaloun into Derby history books
Staff report The Kentucky Horse Racing commission announced Monday that Medina Spirit has been disqualified from the 2021 Kentucky Derby…
Heathy Headlines: Breastfeeding is good for mom’s heart health, gives baby positive start on healthy life
St. Elizabeth Healthcare If you’re a mom, you know that your heart doubles in size with love after your baby…
Kenton County fifth grader Grace Bene among winners of KY Saves Week piggy bank design contest
Grace Bene, a Kenton County 5th grader, was among the winners of the Piggy Bank Design Contest sponsored by the…
Governor says COVID-19 cases continue to decline, although hospitalizations are high
Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday that COVID-19 numbers continue to decline. Though the spread of the virus remains high statewide,…
Letter to the Editor: Betsy Kunkel loves rural Boone County — wants to see leaders who appreciate its natural beauty and appeal
The Boone County Fiscal Court plans to develop the county according to its own designs, not those of the citizens….
Losing our teachers: High turnover, shortages, burnout are a problem for our schools and children
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor Every year our schools face the persistent problem of teachers deciding not to return…
Our Rich History: Growth of TAP and master’s in business administration degree at Thomas More
By Tom Ward Thomas More University Part 33 of Our Series: “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University. 1971-2021” Thomas…
Sen. Schickel: Crossing halfway point of session — car taxes, COVID emergency, history teaching
We officially crossed the halfway point of the 2022 60-day Regular Session. Week 7 of the session included a lot…
NKY Symphony to present The Greatest Showmen under ‘big top’ at Drees Homes Auditorium March 5
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra continues its 30th anniversary season under the “big top” on 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at…
Newport Aquarium to offer free tuition and more to all employees who pursue more education, from day one
Herschend Enterprises, Newport Aquarium’s parent company and the nation’s largest privately-owned themed attractions corporation, has announced it will cover 100%…
Two minutes can save a life — learn hands-only CPR; the next saved life could be yours
By Jacob Stone UK Healthcare About 70 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home, and less than 46 percent…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports work on areas highways this week — look for delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on highway projects underway this week and advises of possible delays or lane…
Kentucky Crafted Market, featuring juried visual art and crafts, returns to KY Horse Park Alltech Arena
The Kentucky Crafted Market, the Kentucky Arts Council’s showcase event, featuring the best visual art and craft in the Commonwealth,…
Covington acknowledges its diversity, inclusive attitude with new Juneteenth official holiday
The City of Covington has a new official holiday: Juneteenth. On a practical level, that means City Hall will remain…
The Frosthaus in Covington serves up yummy frozen concoctions and will debut at GABP opening day
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Tom Von Den Benken can’t wait for Reds’ Opening Day. And he has a really…
Kentucky has high rate of lung disease; see KET’s 3-part series ‘Fighting to Breathe’ starting tomorrow
When it comes to lung health, Kentucky has its challenges. The Commonwealth has one of the highest rates of lung…
Kenton County Public Library-Covington to host KY Science Center’s traveling Science in Play exhibit
Kentucky Science Center‘s traveling exhibit Science in Play2Go is coming to Kentucky’s libraries. A miniature version of KSC’s signature Science…
The River: Paddlewheelers especially wooden ones are a special kind of boat; here’s a tutorial
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Joe Heller: The week’s news in cartoons, full color, broad strokes, and few words — good for a smile
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in…