Al Cross: Governor Beshear needs help with preventive pandemic messaging
It’s rare for a high-ranking official to seek advice publicly, but that’s exactly what Gov. Andy Beshear did Wednesday at…
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NKU student starts business during quarantine; founded Iconic Dough, bakes and ships cookies
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter NKU senior public relations major Jontay Brown spent his time in quarantine making a cookie…
Beyond the Curb: River City Living takes you to apartment complex on the river in Dayton
The beautiful Tapestry on the River apartments in Dayton have many desirable amenities, including the pool, private river walk, luxury…
COVID pandemic means big changes for Sunday Morning Club’s annual NKY Christmas Day dinner
COVID-19 health concerns are forcing major changes, including a new location, to the annual Northern Kentucky Christmas Day dinner that…
Gov. Beshear reports 3,601 cases, 37 deaths (7 in NKY), urges everyone to help make a difference
Gov. Andy Beshear announced record new COVID-19 deaths and the sixth-highest day for new COVID-19 cases. With the 37 deaths…
Snow got our attention: Winter Awareness Week is timely reminder to prepare for coming winter season
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Parts of central and eastern Kentucky has now seen their first snowfall of the season,…
Work progressing on Brent Spence as repair project reaches halfway mark, gets ready for new concrete
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray detailed progress Wednesday on the emergency repair project to reopen the closed Brent Spence Bridge….
City of Union provides CARES Act funding to three schools in its city limits to help with distance learning
The City of Union has announced the transfer of $303,000 in CARES act funding to three local schools located in…
Bill Straub: Rand Paul continues to attract attention with his curious — and potentially harmful — views
Sen. Rand Paul is laboring furiously these days to attract attention to his consistently curious views. The effort comes at…
‘Cathedral Square’ designation honors Basilica — an art, architectural gem — and adjacent area
It’s technically unfinished. But the “finished” parts of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption – inside and out – make…
AAA: National gas price average edges upward after Thanksgiving; Kentucky goes up a penny
Following the Thanksgiving holiday, the national gas price average has edged upward. At $2.12, it is two cents more than…
IT Supply Solutions to invest $1.9M to grow in Independence, will create 15 new full-time jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated IT Supply Solutions on the company’s nearly $1.9 million planned expansion in Kenton County, which is…
Mayor, city staff to meet with transportation cabinet regarding truck traffic, hazardous materials
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It seems all the members of the Covington Commission have heard it, with the Mayor…
Jan Hillard: Healing our national fragmentation; turning to rural communities
As President-elect Biden comes into office, he will undoubtedly seek ways to unify our politically divided country. He often speaks…
Faith Community Pharmacy, only charitable pharmacy in NKY, fills a critical need for prescriptions
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Faith Community Pharmacy is filling a great need for Northern Kentuckians, providing prescription medications at…
No sugar-coating here: Beshear reports worst ever numbers — 4,151 new cases and 41 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s worst ever COVID-19 report by virtually every measure. He reported 4,151 new cases and…
Success against the odds: From aging out of foster care to UK College of Social Work graduate
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Can you recall a time when you felt the odds were stacked against you?…
University of Kentucky freezes tuition and fees for spring semester to ‘support student success’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky tuition and fees will remain frozen for the spring semester. “During the…
Newport announces COVID-19 financial assistance for local businesses — grants up to $1,000
The City of Newport has launched a COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program to provide grants of up to $1,000 to assist…
State expected to get 38K doses of vaccine by mid-December, as Beshear reports 2,124 cases, 12 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear and Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH), said the state is…
Rick Hulefeld: Covington kids can take ‘Footsteps to Brilliance’ thanks to city’s Read Ready program
Not all innovations have a real impact. But some do. This is one of those. Covington has issued the Mayor’s…
Snowfighters on duty for first winter event — rain, snow, freezing temperatures; drivers, be prepared
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews were prepared for the first winter weather event for…