Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship campaign encourages adults to boost education, employability
Never Underestimate You! That’s the mantra behind a new campaign for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, an effort to boost…
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Commentary: Kentucky’s fight against drug addiction must include help from criminal justice system
By Tim Robinson and Ben Chandler RECON KY At a moment when many people are finding it difficult to see…
Expect Kentucky State Police, participating in Operation C.A.R.E., to be out in force this week
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today You can expect to see a heightened law enforcement presence on U.S. highways and interstates…
The River: For a kid with a fascination for the river, having best possible teachers made the difference
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Billy Reed: Going home to old friend, as Bellarmine University will play basketball at big Freedom Hall
While almost every college and university that plays basketball in NCAA Division I is anticipating severe attendance and revenue drops…
Beshear reports 2,162 new COVID cases, 17 deaths; urges following red zone recommendations
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday reported 2,162 new COVID-19 cases, making it the highest number of cases ever reported on…
Horizon awards $40,000 to help three nonprofits provide services through pandemic
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has distributed more than $40,000 across three nonprofits, bringing relief support totals to more…
Dayton City Council reduces property tax rate by 5%, first cut since 2008; mayor cites prudent management
The City of Dayton City Council approved a five percent reduction in the city’s property tax rate – the first…
Lynn James: These times are unlike any ever seen; nothing is the same, except there is still. . . hope
It’s over. It’s finally over! No, not the election. The uncertain and contentious atmosphere continues along with an almost guaranteed…
Ohio Valley Resource: Multiple false comments about election by Trump dismissed by many lawmakers
Ohio Valley Resource Polls had barely closed in the U.S. when President Donald Trump falsely alleged voter fraud and claimed…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare finalizes agreement with Highpoint Health; it becomes St. Elizabeth Dearborn
St. Elizabeth Heathcare has finalized the agreement to integrate Highpoint Health and its associated physician group, Highpoint Health Physicians, into…
NKU to host virtual conference to help educators improve STEM learning programs during pandemic
Northern Kentucky University will host a virtual conference to help regional educators explore STEM resources, technology and cutting-edge techniques on…
Governor reports ‘truly frightening’ new COVID cases — 2,302 — and 10 deaths; a ‘dangerous time’
Gov. Andy Beshear said communities in red zone counties must work together to defeat an alarming spike in COVID-19. The…
Beyond the Curb: Picturesque house renovated for River City Living in Ludlow, replete with quirky details
The tale of the picturesque house in this week’s episode of Beyond the Curb: River City Living begins in 1859,…
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, Library team up for ‘Letters to Santa, Letters from Santa’ program
Kenton County Parks & Recreation, in cooperation with the Kenton County Public Library, announces its “Letters To Santa, Letters From…
Al Cross: Republicans cement Frankfort power; will they overreach?
Well, that was a whoopin’. Tuesday’s election was a political disaster for Kentucky Democrats, and it has the makings of…
80 Kentucky counties now in red zone, all three NKY counties included; 2,318 new cases, 20 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Kentucky now has 80 red zone counties, 12 more than last week. He reminded Kentuckians that…
Applications are now open for the summer session of the Governors School for the Arts to be at UK
By Jim Gaines Kentucky Teacher Applications are now open for the summer 2021 session of the Governor’s School for the…
Republicans increase their majority in the Kentucky House and Senate in “unofficial” election count
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Republican supermajority in the Kentucky House and Senate is getting even bigger, according to…
Spectrum awards Digital Education Grant to UpSpring to provide digital education in the region
Spectrum awarded UpSpring a $10,000 Spectrum Digital Education Grant to help the organization break the cycle of poverty by giving…
Snow and ice will come eventually, and the state Transportation Cabinet road crews are ready
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Chilly mornings the last couple of days serve as a reminder that winter is not…
Beshear reports 1,635 new COVID cases, 11 deaths; extends state mask mandate
Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentuckians to renew their fight against COVID-19, while celebrating positive budget and economic development news for…