A how-to guide on ways to stay connected to General Assembly as legislative session begins Jan. 5
No matter what part of Kentucky you’re in, you can stay closely connected to the General Assembly’s 2021 session, which…
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Louisville Zoo’s gray seal Rona gives birth to her first pup; mom is attentive to a vocal, active baby
The Louisville Zoo’s 6-year-old gray seal Rona has given birth to her first pup this week. The new pup and…
Webinar on ‘Stopping Vaping and Substance Use’ free on Jan. 11; how to prevent youth risky behaviors
Substance use among youth is a persistent problem in Kentucky according to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Self-reported vaping…
Beshear reports 8,739 cases over three days, 75 deaths; positivity up but some labs were closed
In the first COVID-19 update of the new year, Gov. Andy Beshear reported three days of numbers on COVID in…
Billy Reed: Happy New Year (truly!); we remember weird stuff as we leave 2020 behind, some good too
Happy new year to everyone, and I mean that with more sincerity than ever. Last year was such a disaster,…
Breonna’s Law prohibiting no-knock warrants to be introduced in legislature; other states support it
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service After the killing of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police, some states have moved to…
NKU Professor Joan Ferrante creates collaborative book about the pandemic; students help with editing
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University sociology professor Dr. Joan Ferrante woke up one morning when the COVID-19…
Snow and ice tips to protect your yards this winter and to keep them in top shape
With the pandemic keeping people sheltering at home, more people are extending their outdoor time in the winter by adding…
State Auditor Mike Harmon tests positive for COVID, a day after getting the vaccine; wife also tests positive
By Tom Latke Kentucky Today One of Kentucky’s Constitutional officers is in self-isolation after he and his wife both tested…
Commentary: Public health action plan urgently needed to stem the COVID-19 pandemic
Our haphazard and disjointed COVID-19 pandemic response is worsening this national catastrophe. Although vaccines provide a sense of light at…
Amye Bensenhaver: Kentucky Open Government Coalition offers a brief look at the 2020 top ten stories
As a particularly painful year draws to a close, the Kentucky Open Government Coalition takes a look at the top…
U.S. House, Senate override Trump’s veto of Defense Authorization Act; McConnell cites Ky. benefits
Both the House and Senate have voted to override the President’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) conference…
Thomas Clark Foundation offering free workshop for teachers on Black history and culture
The Thomas D. Clark Foundation will offer teachers a professional development workshop on Black history and culture via Zoom from 9 a.m….
‘Inspired Women Lead’ is theme of NKY Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative program on February 2
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative invites women and men from around the region to join for the…
Jan Hillard: Top 20 most dramatic research findings — our political and social world in 2020
As it slips away, 2020 has been one of the most tumultuous year’s in our recent history. We would be…
Jessica Fette: A challenging year for Erlanger and all, but progress was made in many ways; ready for 2021
2020 has been, to say the least, an incredibly challenging year. The covid-19 pandemic changed the way we worked, educated…
Four organizations/individuals earn NKY Chamber’s Community Award for service to the community
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) celebrated the work of four members/member organizations with the presentation of its…
Girl Scouts launch 2021 cookie season with new cookie and innovative digital tools to sell virtually
Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road (GSKWR) had to quickly navigate unexpected changes during the 2020 cookie season due to…
Princeton man comes forward with winning $2 million Powerball ticket, wishes to be anonymous
A Princeton man, who wishes to remain anonymous, has come forward with the winning $2 million Powerball ticket from Saturday…
Prichard Committee offers steps to improve teacher preparation, student reading, math outcomes
Ahead of the 2021 legislative session of the Kentucky General Assembly, a Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence task force has…
Bill Straub: Count reasons for McConnell’s disdain for $2,000 stimulus checks; maybe 30 million of them
There’s been considerable talk recently on the subject of Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell and how he has somehow…
Gov. Beshear reports 3,784 cases, 29 deaths; stay safe over New Year’s — no large gatherings
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on COVID-19 case information and encouraged safe and small New Year’s celebrations, ideally with just…