Our Rich History: George Ratterman (1926-2007), football star, reform sheriff, led Newport’s cleanup
Part 55 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” By Richard Challis Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky has…
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Chief Deputy Marc Fields to succeed retiring Terry Carl as Kenton County Jailer, effective January 1
Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann that Chief Deputy Marc L. Fields will succeed retiring Kenton County Jailer Terry Carl, effective January 1,…
Christmas gift shoppers beware: Customs stops shipment of fake designer watches; don’t be fooled
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As holiday shoppers go online to purchase presents for friends and family, they need to…
A reminder: St. Vincent de Paul is collecting gently used, warm coats to keep someone warm this winter
St. Vincent de Paul is continuing its annual coat drive and distribution for the 20th year — and awaits your…
Kentucky commemorates Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; flags at state offices to fly at half-staff
On July 16, Kentucky lost its last Pearl Harbor survivor, 101-year-old Albert Patrick. Last year, the community of Salyersville celebrated…
Gov. Beshear reports 2,567 cases, 10 deaths — as Kentucky surpasses 200,000 virus mark
Gov. Andy Beshear asked all Kentuckians to redouble efforts to fight COVID-19 as Kentucky surpassed 200,000 reported cases of coronavirus…
Fayette schools Superintendent Manny Caulk, known as champion for students, dies suddenly at 49
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk took temporary medical leave on Nov. 30 to “focus on his health.” He died…
Rand Paul: Making clear my positions on the Trump recounts, COVID, lockdowns, schools, and masks
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin when someone throws a ton of crap against a wall to see…
Billy Reed: Johnny Oldham, dead at 90, was one of college basketball’s historically important coaches
The death of one of college basketball’s most historically important coaches on Nov. 23 received scant attention outside Bowling Green,…
The River: Remembering the fond and the profoundly sad happenings on a certain date in November
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Beshear reports 3,892 cases, 23 deaths — a record week already with one day to go
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Saturday that Kentucky has had its new highest week of COVID-19 cases, even with one…
Shop Local Spotlight: Get fit, feel good — be best version of yourself; visit these local wellness centers
We all can’t wait for the new year to get here (2020, you won’t be missed!). With a new year…
Analysis/Jan Hillard: Conspiracy and the 2020 presidential election — how do we end polarization?
In early August, I wrote about “Conspiracy Theories and COVID 19: Better the Devil You Know Than a World You…
Secretary of State announces statewide essay, slogan contests for Kentucky’s students
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today If you’re looking for a new activity for your middle and high school students who…
Independent economists forecast $17 million jump in Kentucky’s 2021 General Fund receipts
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on Kentucky’s economy, the Consensus Forecasting Group has…
Beloved iconic Sweet Tooth Candy & Ice Cream in Newport to stay open under Pompilios’ ownership
Sweet Tooth Candy & Ice Cream, a Newport tradition since 1972, is announcing they will stay open and in their…
Teresa Werner: Using the market to reduce carbon emissions — the current trend is not sustainable
Since the Industrial Revolution, humans have been producing more carbon emissions by burning coal, oil and gas to produce energy…
Washington Post story on nursing homes, pandemic highlights case of KY staffer who died of COVID
Kentucky Health News A Kentucky example figures prominently in a national story about nursing homes, their staffs, their residents and…
Beshear reports 3,614 cases, 25 deaths, says state is just days away from starting the first vaccines
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to stay strong in the fight against COVID-19, as he reported 3,614 new cases and…
Disabled American Veterans relocating national headquarters, building new facility in Erlanger
Disabled American Veterans (DAV), a nonprofit charity that annually serves more than 1 million veterans throughout the country, is relocating…
Beshear reports 3,895 cases, 34 deaths (total deaths now over 2,000), talks about vaccine distribution
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky has surpassed 2,000 COVID-19 deaths and the positivity rate is now higher than 10%….
Northern Kentucky University’s board approves exit from Kentucky Employees Retirement System
Northern Kentucky University’s board has approved a resolution to exit the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS), the most underfunded state…