Beshear reports new single-day records — 3,469 cases and 30 deaths; 112 counties now in red zone
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky set a new single-day record Thursday with 3,649 COVID-19 cases. Kenton, Boone and Campbell county…
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NewsMaker 2020: NKU President Ashish Vaidya has made his mark on the university and the community
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Before Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya came to NKU, he knew of its importance…
AG Cameron randomly selected six counties, including Boone County, for post-election audit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Wednesday held a drawing to randomly select six Kentucky counties…
Beshear issues restrictions for restaurants, others; all schools to go virtual; 2,753 cases 15 deaths
Following a record 33 deaths Tuesday and another 15 Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear is issuing new restrictions that will help…
Removal of Brent Spence Bridge’s damaged deck starts Saturday; order aimed at street congestion
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an order intended to encourage drivers of commercial trucks traveling north on Interstate…
Bill Straub: Mitch is in for another term and setting a record, but ‘lovable’ as a warm puppy he really isn’t
As if running up the score on an overfunded and overrated Democratic opponent wasn’t sufficient, supporters of Senate Majority Leader…
Holmes students feel their friends’ pain and are collecting food to help them through Thanksgiving
Seventeen-year-old Gavriel Nulls knows classmates who are homeless. A mother with an infant has moved in with 17-year-old Kaylee McManama’s…
Cov mayor’s public plea: ‘Wear your mask’; commission sells surplus properties, approves rehab
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Mayor Joe Meyer had a simple but important message for his city Tuesday night….
Jeanne Gripshover: Nurse practitioner urges open access to non-opioid drug to address withdrawal
What good is health coverage if access to fundamental, lifesaving treatments is determined by nameless cost controllers and not the…
CBC, Covington, Milburn Foundation join to support Covington restaurants with wayfinding blitz
The Covington Business Council, the City of Covington and the Milburn Foundation have joined forces to help support Covington restaurants…
Great American Smokeout is first step (start with day one) then choose a program that works for you
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Quitting smoking and tobacco products is hard. That is why the Northern Kentucky Health…
NewsMaker 2020: Robert Hoffer is a successful professional and committed servant-leader
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Bob Hoffer is a soft-spoken guy and he carries a big stick. That big stick…
Beshear sounds alarm, says new actions coming; NKY Health Dept. is stepping up contact tracing
Gov. Andy Beshear again warned Kentuckians that they must take action to stop COVID-19, as cases are increasing rapidly in…
Kentucky higher education to receive additional $20M in CARES Act funding; officials revising guidelines
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky colleges and universities will avoid state budget cuts this fiscal year while also receiving…
NewsMaker 2020: Brent Cooper’s magic touch — advocating for regionalism and business community
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor You might be forgiven for thinking that Brent Cooper is a bit of a wizard….
Erlanger to offer economic development incentive to demolish abandoned, blighted properties
The City of Erlanger will host two webinars to provide information about an economic development incentive that is available to…
Beshear reports 1,514 cases, 3 deaths, says vaccine is coming but new targeted steps may be needed
Gov. Andy Beshear warned Kentuckians that COVID-19 continues to spread at a frightening pace within the Commonwealth and across the…
Maridith Yahl: I report about COVID, but having been exposed, quarantined and scared, please wear mask
The day had been an ordinary day, nothing outstanding or special. I was relaxing on the couch, snuggling with my…
Contract to repair, reopen Brent Spence: Kokosing Construction to have bridge open by Dec. 23
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray announced the awarding of a contract to Kokosing Construction Co. to repair and reopen the…
NewsMaker 2020: Catrena Bowman-Thomas helps families out of poverty, seeks justice, and matters
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Catrena Bowman-Thomas was fully prepared when she became executive director of the NKY Community Action…
It’s not a drill: Beshear reports cases (1,449, 3 deaths) with limited reporting, urges ‘uniting’ against COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday asked all Kentuckians to recommit to following safety guidelines as Kentucky again set a record…
Voices from Classroom: Unforgettable year for new teacher, hoping for long non-pandemic career
By Kyle Fitzgerald Dayton High School The challenges that first-year teachers face are many. Grading papers, contacting parents, managing classrooms,…