House Democrats unveil list of priority legislation, focus on early childhood ed, voter registration, more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House and Senate Democrats unveiled their list of priority legislation they’d like to see…
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Historic truss bridge rehabilitation project on Mary Ingalls Highway revised: closed to traffic
The detour for the historic truss bridge rehabilitation project on KY 8 (Mary Ingalls Highway) in Campbell County has been…
Brad Fritz — the ‘wheelchair waver’ — debuts swimsuit Handi Calendar for those with disabilities
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Eden Tipton said she’d never felt this way before. She was so comfortable with the…
Our Rich History: Dr. Ron Mielech, its ‘heart and soul,’ and the Thomas More College Theatre program
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 26 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II” Thomas More College/University 1971-2021…
Habitat for Humanity in Virginia builds first-in-nation 3D-printed home; fast build, less cost, easier upkeep
Staff report Habitat for Humanity has sold its first 3D-printed home. It took just 12 hours to print and is…
Amye Bensenhaver: A disturbing report on status of ’21 Open Government; perhaps ’22 is less unkind
Second of two parts The Kentucky Open Government Coalition has once again compiled its list of the Top Ten Open…
Governor reports on state’s response to severe weather damage in Western, Eastern, So. Central KY
Gov. Andy Beshear said the state is continuing to respond to a severe weather system that impacted much of Western,…
Three Kentucky officials join in supporting opposition to proposed U.S. Dept. of Labor rule on retirement savings
Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon has joined State Treasurer Allison Ball, and Attorney General Daniel Cameron, as well as some of…
Jim Waters: KYTC’s outdated road construction-bidding policies need to be revisited
A new year would be an opportune time for Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet to update its costly and outdated road construction-bidding…
Kentucky legislature convenes tomorrow — 200 bills pre-filed, redistricting, two-year budget on the agenda
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers will return to the State Capitol tomorrow for the 2022 regular session of…
Melissa Martin publishes a picture book for early literacy: ‘Those Are Not My Underpants’
Melissa Martin, an author from Appalachia, a counselor and columnist, has a new picture book for children, Those Are Not…
The River: A half-century of steamboat memories, all the experiences, really are just a ‘moment in time’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Listen to learn in 2022; so pay attention to the five words you’ll likely hear most in the new year
By Chad Carlton Building Kentucky Listening is a crucial part of communications. If you don’t understand what your partner or…
Amye Bensenhaver: Top Ten ’21 Open Government Stories amid hollow ‘commitments’ to transparency
First of two parts The Kentucky Open Government Coalition has once again compiled its list of the Top Ten Open…
Kentucky Humanities chooses Bobbie Ann Mason’s Dear Ann as the 2022 Kentucky Reads selection
Kentucky Humanities has announced the 2022 Kentucky Reads selection is Dear Ann by Bobbie Ann Mason. Mason’s groundbreaking Shiloh and Other Stories…
Holmes High School students Aubrie McGovney and Tkira Tolliver join Covington Partners’ board
Two new student representatives on Covington Partners’ Board of Directors already have jam-packed schedules, but they hope their contributions can…
Governor declares State of Emergency as powerful weather system moves across state
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a State of Emergency Saturday due to a powerful severe weather system generating heavy rain, thunderstorms, tornadoes, hail…
Hopkinsville hit by possible tornado Saturday morning; significant damage to homes, businesses
By Chip Hutcheson Kentucky Today A possible tornado touched down Saturday morning in Hopkinsville, resulting in significant damage to several…
First baby of New Year in NKY, Luna Willett born at St. Elizabeth Hospital Edgewood at 12:01 a.m.
The first baby born at St. Elizabeth Healthcare in 2022 is Luna Willett. Luna was born to parents Kezia Libo…
Joe Heller: The week as told in cartoons — bright colors, broad strokes, few words
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay,…
Secretary of State reports state enjoys surge of new businesses, a 21% increase in business registrations
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced his Office saw a marked increase of new businesses forming in 2021. There was…
Kentucky’s record-breaking year for economic development in 2021 propelled by small businesses
Kentucky’s record-breaking year for economic development is further propelled by small businesses, as Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week the…