Commentary: New legislation seeks to create ‘Recovery Ready’ communities to address addiction
By Adam Bowling and Tim Robinson Kentucky’s addiction crisis is too substantial and far-reaching for any single legislator, organization…
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Billy Reed: UK basketball is no longer must-watch TV for me (back to National Lampoon’s Christmas)
The last time the Kentucky men’s team opened the basketball season with a 1-5 record was 1926-’27. I was not…
Funding tool for IRS site work leaps hurdle; City wants to get infrastructure in place, begin demolition
The City of Covington has received preliminary approval to study the possible use of future state tax revenues to pay…
Foundation for Healthy Ky. names high school senior once addicted to vapes a Healthy Ky. Champion
A Paducah-area high-school junior has been named a Healthy Kentucky Policy Champion for advocating for policies that help prevent youth…
Traffic delays on I-71/75 Sunday, as crews begin operations related to opening of bridge later in week
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office advises motorists of traffic impacts in preparation of the re-opening of the Brent Spence…
Reeca Carver: Learning basic life skills to help through the pandemic, thanks to 75 years of FCCLA
For many, it has taken a global pandemic to remind them of the importance of basic life skills. With restaurants…
Brighton Center’s incoming president, Wonda Winkler, names new senior leadership team
On February 1st, Wonda Winkler will become the President & CEO of Brighton Center and has named a new senior…
Public health officials, workers have become ‘a public punching bag’; one in 10 have quit during pandemic
Kentucky Health News Local public-health officials and workers “have found themselves at the center of a political storm as they…
Governor reminds Kyians to follow new holiday guidance, reports 3,179 cases, 28 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians to follow new holiday guidance. “Christmas is probably my favorite day of the year, and…
Employees and the Vaccine: It’s the question of the times — ‘Can employers mandate COVID vaccine?’
By Kelly Schoening Holden and Erin Shaughnessy DBL Law The preeminent question as we start 2021 and the COVID-19 vaccine…
Rep. Koenig places first historic order under new direct-to-consumer alcoholic beverage shipping law
Representative Adam Koenig, of Erlanger, Interim Co-Chair of the Licensing and Occupations Committee, broke the bourbon barrier and made history…
Vandals spray-paint anarchist symbols on tombstones at Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery in Elsmere
The Elsmere Police Department is investigating vandalism at the Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery, including the spray-painting of anarchist symbols…
Recycle those #%*&! lights: Drop-off locations in Covington accept non-working strands
It’s one of the enduring and aggravating mysteries of the holiday season: When you put away your decorative lights last…
Shop Local Spotlight: Plan ahead for fun in the sun — plan a visit to one of these outdoor experiences
Last of an occasional series By Tabari McCoy NKY Chamber of Commerce Sunshine, lemonade, swimming, grills aplenty … These are…
Record-breaking deaths Thursday, positivity rate down, 3,349 new cases, more vaccines on the way
Gov. Andy Beshear said while new cases continue to plateau and the state’s positivity rate declines, the Commonwealth set a…
U.S. Customs in Erlanger intercepts millions of dollars in fake jewelry in two shipments from China
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to the drawing board for some people wanting to sell fake jewelry and…
Kentucky League of Women Voters advocates fair redistricting of legislative districts, offers examples
By Christina Conover Forward Kentucky The Kentucky League of Women Voters is currently working to get the word out to…
Carroll County iLead Academy team is finalist in national Rural Tech Project competition
A team from iLead Academy in Carrollton (Carroll County) joins teams from four other states as a finalist in the…
Al Cross: Mischievous Christmas gifts for Kentucky politicians, a tradition continued
Thirty-nine years ago, Ed Ryan, then the Frankfort Bureau chief of The Courier-Journal, wrote a column headlined “Possible gifts for…
United Way honors 13 NKY Do Gooders, special people who make the community a better place
Thirteen individuals and companies received Do Good awards from United Way of Greater Cincinnati, recognizing their great work improving the…
It’s official: Julie Kirkpatrick named President/CEO of meetNKY after serving on interim basis since June
Julie Kirkpatrick has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of meetNKY|Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kirkpatrick, who joined…
11 hospitals have their promised vaccines, including St. E.; Beshear reports 2,898 cases, 23 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all 11 health facilities identified to receive initial shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines have confirmed…