Outdoor burning banned in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties through September 30
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Outdoor burning will soon be banned in eight Kentucky counties as ozone season begins. The…
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Beshear reports 776 new COVID cases, 7 deaths, 3.47% positivity; says 1,837,176 Kyians have vaccine
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,835,176 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. “We’re…
Kentuckian Ernie West, Korean War hero and recipient of Medal of Honor, dies at 89
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today WURTLAND, Ky. (KT) – Ernie West, a bona fide war hero who fought in Korea…
Jennifer Magee, Teacher Voice: Don’t avoid discussing race with your students
As teachers we are often nervous about discussing current events with elementary school students. As a white teacher, I am…
River Days Festival in Dayton to showcase Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour, a residential community
The Gateway Flats at Manhattan Harbour — a lifestyle community — will be showcased during the May 8 River Days Festival…
A reminder to register for virtual Excellence in Education Celebration on May 5 for annual honors
A reminder to register now for the 2021 Virtual Excellence in Education Celebration on May 5 at 6 p.m. to…
U.S. Customs in Louisville seeing big increase in prohibited shipments of threatening plants and seeds
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agriculture Specialists in Louisville have been busy this spring, seeing…
Beshear reports 313 cases, 5 deaths, 3.45% positivity; says 1,833,652 Kyians are vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 1,833,652 people have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine in Kentucky. The…
Special streetside dining extended to Oct. 31 in Covington for pandemic-related ReCov program
To help its restaurants survive and recover from the pandemic and protect jobs, the City is again extending a special…
UK’s Davion Mintz declares for NBA draft but leaves door open for possible return to Wildcats next season
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Davion Mintz declared for the NBA Draft, but is leaving his options open for a…
Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Annual Rare Bourbon Raffle May 8 raises funds for summer concerts
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra holds its Annual Rare Bourbon Raffle on May 8 to raise money to help fund concerts…
Our Rich History: Judge Nippert’s talk with Kaiser Wilhelm II; Wiedemann of Newport supported relief
By Don Heinrich Tolzmann Special to NKyTribune Part 71 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” On 23…
Billy Reed: The beautiful, sunny morning after the Derby, meeting a fresh Medina Spirit up close
LOUISVILLE – A little past 8 a.m. yesterday, a small gaggle of photographers, TV people with their cameras and microphones,…
Erlanger and Elsmere Historical Societies as historic Erlanger Depot is undergoing extensive rennovations
The Erlanger Historical Society is merging with the Elsmere Historical Society. Due to the revitalization of the 1877 Depot on…
Project to add a westbound lane of the U.S. 42 bridge over the interstate in Boone County set to begin
A project to add a westbound lane on the U.S. 42 bridge over I-71/75 in Boone County is set to…
Governor’s Scholars Program to add 30 more students thanks to KDE’s federal relief funds
The Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) will be able to accommodate 30 more Kentucky students this year, and for each of…
There are many reasons for vaccine hesitancy; medical, public health experts address concerns
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In a society that gives out trophies for participation, it’s only natural that the…
368 new COVID cases reported Sunday, 3 deaths and 3.43% positivity; 731,000 vaccines to go for 2.5m goal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today New cases of COVID-19 fell on Sunday in Kentucky, as did the number of deaths…
NKY Chamber presents Government Forum with three mayors on growth, challenges in region
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present a special virtual Government Forum on Tuesday, May 11 from 1-2 p.m….
Kenton County recognizes Arnold Simpson’s career of public service with 2020 Pioneer Award
Kenton County recognized 2020 Pioneer Award honoree Arnold Simpson for his outstanding career of public service. Arnold Simpson was born…
Billy Reed: It couldn’t happen, of course, but it did — Bob Baffert wins the Roses with Medina Spirit
LOUISVILLE – No way Bob Baffert could win this thing again. No way he could break his tie with Ben…
OKI Regional Council of Governments offers free Tree for Me tool to help make the right choice
Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) has introduced a new tool for tree lovers and community tree distributors. Designed by…