Al Cross: Larry Forgy, who died this week at 82, showed promise, pitfalls of campaign finance reform
Larry Forgy, who died Thursday at 82, will be remembered by fellow Republicans as the one-time whiz kid who blew…
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NKU names Tom Poitras new men’s soccer coach, the fifth in its history, from University of Hartford
A new era in Northern Kentucky University men’s soccer begins with new coach Tom Poitras, named the fifth men’s soccer…
Gov. Andy Beshear’s budget address: ‘Our Future is Now’ — makes record investments for schools, jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his budget address, calling on state lawmakers to make record investments to build a world-class education…
League of Women Voters, NAACP join in opposing ‘unfair maps’ redistricting maps; urge veto, restart
Kentucky’s League of Women Voters, and the Kentucky NAACP State Conference issued a joint statement strongly opposing the redistricting maps…
Bill Straub: McConnell’s meandering principles reveal his game-playing; Larry Forgy will be missed
In his self-congratulatory treatise, The Long Game, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, of Louisville, goes on at some length explaining…
If you notice orange this weekend, it’s likely about NFL Wild Card playoff game: Bengals vs. Raiders Sat.
As the Cincinnati Bengals get ready to #RulethePlayoffs for their 4:30 p.m. game with the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday…
Beshear outlines third part of his budget plan: investments in health care access, support services
In his third detailed budget report, Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make critical investments to expand health…
Tri-ED report shows strong growth in NKY economy and big job gains, identifies four industry targets
The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) announced results of a comprehensive target industry and employment analysis. The report…
Life Learning Center to host first incentive-based Kenton County (Family) Recovery Court session
Kenton County Family Court will introduce a Recovery Court Docket into the existing court process. This will be accomplished by…
Boone County Public Library choses Omni Architects to build new Walton Branch, wants public input
Boone County Public Library has chosen Omni Architects as the firm to build the new Walton Branch, which will serve…
Dept. for Public Health updates guidance for schools; Kenton County requires masks; record cases again
As the state reports another record day for COVID cases, some schools return to masking for students. Gov. Andy Beshear…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
Kentucky Racing Spotlight with Jennie Rees and Joe Clabes features a vet-turned-jockey, a trainer, senator
Veterinarian-turned-jockey Ferrin Peterson, trainer Bill Morey and Kentucky State Senator Robin Webb are this week’s featured guests on Kentucky Racing…
Covington, Ft. Wright to explore options regarding Interplastic Corporation explosion; other business
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter COVINGTON – City Manager Ken Smith says he isn’t a lawyer, so he isn’t exactly…
Governor unveils budget investments to create, attract jobs of future, build on economic momentum
Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make game-changing investments that will help the Commonwealth become a national leader…
Business briefs: First Lady to WKY, Dubois joins Chamber, Calderon appointment, law firm positions
First Lady Jill Biden will join Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear on Friday to survey recovery efforts…
Will and Ellen Ziegler fund very first endowed chair at Thomas More University — in philosophy
A new endowment at Thomas More University establishes The Wilbert L. and Ellen Hackman Ziegler Chair of the Philosophy Department,…
NKU grad Christian Dallas leaves his signature mark all over region, completes extraordinary CVG mural
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Christian Dallas has put his considerable talent and his NKU bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts…
Governor outlines budget plan for record $2 billion investment in education to create world-class system
Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his budget plan to make a record $2 billion investment in pre-K–12 education to create a…
State Budget Director reports 4th consecutive month of $1 billion-plus receipts and double-digit increases
The Office of State Budget Director reported that December’s General Fund receipts totaled $1,390.2 million, the fourth consecutive month in…
52,603 new COVID cases last week, highest weekly total ever; ‘Omicron burning through Commonwealth’
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky reported 52,603 new COVID-19 cases last week, the highest weekly total ever by nearly 22,000…
Notre Dame Academy offers academic scholarships totaling $40,500 to 21 incoming freshmen
Notre Dame Academy has offered academic scholarships totaling $40,500 to 21 incoming freshmen based on their outstanding performance on NDA’s…