Newport schools nurse practitioner Liz Tanner is first to receive COVID vaccine, wanted to set example
Newport Independent Schools’ Nurse Practitioner Liz Tanner has become the district’s first employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Tanner, who…
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First bill to get committee approval in General Assembly is Rep. Fischer’s pro-life measure
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A pro-life measure was the first to win committee approval during the 2021 General Assembly…
Horizon Community Funds, Transitions Inc. launch new fund to support recovery treatment and services
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky and Transitions, Inc. have launched a fund to support the nonprofit’s work to provide…
‘Born banker’ Lytle Thomas returns to his roots as president of First National Bank of Kentucky
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor A “born banker,” Lytle Thomas is returning to his roots after a sojourn in tech…
Thomas More University is subject of Behringer-Crawford’s NKY History Hour with Dave Schroeder
Thomas More University has undergone numerous transformations since its founding a century ago. Begun as a teachers’ college for women…
City of Covington welcomes newest police officer, Devyn Harris, who is ‘coming home’
Covington’s newest police officer is “coming home.” Devyn Harris, a Covington native and a graduate of Holy Cross High School,…
Beth Davisson: Vaccine is here; time to rebuild economy, doubling down on criminal justice reform
As Kentuckians begin to receive the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s getting easier to think about the road…
Beshear reports 2,319 new COVID cases, 26 deaths (8 in NKY); explains next vaccination phases
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 2,319 new COVID cases, the highest ever for a Monday, and 26 deaths — and a…
Kentucky’s Thomas Massie is one of seven conservatives who won’t object to electoral votes
Staff report Kentucky’s Rep. Thomas Massie is one of seven conservative House Republicans who said they would not join an…
Play ball: Alternative Baseball Organization hopes to start teams for autistic players; needs volunteers
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Baseball is iconic. It is an American family tradition. There is something about the game…
Lexington’s Alex Otte named National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, herself a survivor
Lexington native Alex Otte, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, has been named National President of Mothers Against Drunk…
Our Rich History: African Americans, gambling and the Payne Brothers, part of Newport’s Sin City era
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 57 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” While there…
Blockbuster ‘Maya: The Exhibition’ extended through April 4 at the Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is extending Maya: The Exhibition’s first stop in the United States. The blockbuster exhibition featuring over…
KET to air Governor’s combined State of the Commonwealth and Budget address on Wednesday
Gov. Andy Beshear will deliver a combined State of the Commonwealth/Budget Address virtually before a joint session of the General Assembly…
If you haven’t had your flu shot, now is the time to get it; co-infection with COVID could be deadly
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s likely flu viruses will complicate…
Gateway student Arie Sanchez wants to advocate for immigration, racial justice, promote inclusion
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Second-year Gateway Community & Technical College social work student Arie Sanchez is passionate about social…
As Kentucky legislative session begins this week, here are various legislative priorities
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky As the Kentucky legislature convenes this week, here are the various priorities of legislative leaders,…
Ben Chandler: State’s poor health rankings are caution flag; don’t let virus keep you from doctor
A new state-by-state comparison of the nation’s health ranks Kentucky near the bottom in a variety of significant categories. Though…
The Point/Arc and Judi Gerding have been going strong for 49 to provide ever-expanding I/DD services
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc It’s 49 years and counting for The Point/Arc. And for Judi Gerding, President and Founder…
Gov. Beshear reports 1,470 cases, 25 deaths, expresses concern about rising positivity rate,
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another increase in Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate, the number of new cases, and deaths, were…
The River: Reflecting on New Year’s days gone by on riverboats — and saying a relieved goodbye to 2020
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Chamber’s first Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of the new year will preview General Assembly on Jan. 19
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced the date for its first Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of…