State road crews to begin treating noxious weeds along state roadways, drivers urged to use caution
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state this month. The treatments aid…
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Beshear reports 731 new COVID cases, 25 deaths, 3.4% positivity; mask up, get vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 731 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, 25 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.40%. “With now…
Jim Waters: House Bill 249 amounts to slimy fat in a slippery pot, a testament to corporate cronyism
Imagine the uproar if, during the final days of a Kentucky General Assembly session, political leaders attempted to dishonestly and…
NKY native, Broadway star Angie Schworer, to star in new virtual musical, Electric Island, to benefit charity
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Native Kentuckian Broadway star Angie Schworer is starring in a new virtual musical, Electric Island,…
Gateway offering first paramedic-to-registered nurse program in region, application opens April 1
Gateway Community & Technical College created the first paramedic-to-registered nurse (RN) program in the region. The new program creates a…
Beshear says vaccines open to 50-and-older, opens more sites; reports 785 cases, catch-up death count
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all Kentuckian 50 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on or after March…
CVG gets $12.3m in additional federal funding through December’s COVID relief act
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Kenton County Airport Board received $12,340,543 for the Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky…
In ‘cradle of American art pottery,’ ceramicists celebrate their art through virtual national conference
By Vicki Prichard Special to NKyTribune One might say that Fort Mitchell-based artist Marsha Karagheusian talks with her hands. That’s…
Historic Erlanger Depot Museum to get transformed and re-opened with grand event, Mayor Fette says
After being closed for a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Historic Erlanger Depot Museum will be transformed and…
State extended tax filing deadline to May 17, in keeping with the federal tax deadline extension
Gov. Andy Beshear has directed the Kentucky Department of Revenue to extend the 2020 Kentucky individual income tax filing deadline…
Money tip for high school students: Save money by earning college credit in high school
One way to save money on higher education is to earn college credits while in high school, according to the…
2021 Outstanding Women of NKY award honorees named, presented by Chamber’s Women’s Initiative
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative has named the 2021 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees. Sponsored by St….
Governor reports 963 cases, 27 deaths and 3.73% positivity; says, ‘We can’t let up yet’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has declined to 3.73%. He reported 963 cases and 27 deaths. “While…
Erlanger saluting armed forces and honoring services of veterans with city-wide banner program
Recognizing the service, commitment and sacrifices of military veterans, the City of Erlanger has launched an effort to honor the…
Kentucky National Guard to extend support mission in Washington D.C. through May 23
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky National Guard has agreed to extend its mission in support of the U.S….
Bill Straub: Where oh where is McConnell’s infrastructure plan to fix all the bridges and roads?
It would be redundant to note that the term “infrastructure week,” invoked during the administration of erstwhile President Donald J….
Keven Moore: U.S. car crash deaths increased in 2020 despite the pandemic and we drove much less
In my line of work as a safety and risk management, we know that frequency always breeds severity, and the…
How should City of Covington spend federal block grant money? Virtual hearing March 25 seeks input
The federal CDBG and HOME programs have brought the City of Covington about $20 million over the last 10 years…
St. Elizabeth to hold memorial service recognizing a full year of COVID care; join in moment of silence
St. Elizabeth Healthcare is recognizing one full year of COVID-19 care with a memorial service today, at St. Elizabeth Ft….
Beshear reports 819 cases, 24 deaths, positivity 3.87%; long-term care update; get vaccine, mask up
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 819 new COVID-19 cases, 24 COVID-19 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.87%. “This week, while…
Mayor Diane Whalen — a mayor’s daughter — grew up with Florence on her mind; it’s a way of life
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter First in an occasional series about NKY’s mayors Florence Mayor Diane Whalen grew up knowing…
NKU raises over $300k though Founder’s Day celebration — most collective support in a single day
Northern Kentucky University celebrated its Founders’ Day and 53rd birthday with a day of philanthropy, drawing the most collective support…