The River: Rafter CLYDE to soon be on her way with new mistress; will her former Captain watch her go?
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Rachel Roberts: Real winners of this year’s primary election are the voters themselves
As we congratulate the winners of this year’s primary election and look ahead to November, there’s one group who has…
Billy Reed: Proud of military service, however miniscule, where important life lessons were learned
On the Fourth of July weekend in 1967, I was in U.S. Army basic training at Fort Ord, CA, a…
Boone Circuit Judge Brueggeman issues temporary restraining order on Beshear’s executive orders
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Northern Kentucky judge has issued a temporary restraining order to keep the Beshear administration…
Keeneland, Maker’s Mark partner to help disabled jockeys fund with commemorative bottle
Keeneland and Maker’s Mark have a rich history of working hand-in-hand to benefit the community and the horse industry. This…
Grace period ending for expired drivers licenses and motor vehicle registrations
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The grace period for expired drivers licenses and motor vehicle registrations, issued due to the…
Beshear appoints new task force to guide and advance ‘America’s AgriTech’ capital in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed members of a new task force that will guide the administration in building America’s AgriTech…
COVID-19 Update: Beshear reports 299 new cases, four deaths; challenges to his restrictions, more
Gov. Andy Beshear reported that Kentucky had 299 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths as of Friday afternoon. This brings…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Beshear reports 239 new cases, nine deaths; says ‘don’t let your guard down’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), reporting 239…
Top state officials praise primary election success in the pandemic; future of mail-in voting undetermined
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Top Kentucky officials of both parties are saying the recent primary election, which was perhaps…
Kentucky Realtors report home sales down in May — but pending sales will show up stronger in June
Home sales numbers were down as expected in May — 3,894 closings took place, down 23 percent from the 5,051…
Al Cross: Does Amy McGrath have any chance against Mitch McConnell?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell surely smiled as he watched Amy McGrath slip, stumble and nearly fall to state Rep….
Analysis: Unfortunately, to mask or not to mask is the question for our time; choices rife with symbolism
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor Scientific fact can be cold and inconvenient. Viral protection is related to wearing a…
Letter to Newport community from Tony Watts, new superintendent of Newport Independent Schools
Dear Newport Community, I am reaching out to students, parents, families and members of the community to introduce myself as…
Beshear talks of ‘test of a lifetime’ and reports 220 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 220 new COVID cases and seven deaths as of Wednesday afternoon. “Kentuckians have risen to the…
Daily Yonder: How Amy McGrath defeated Charles Booker in Democratic primary — by the numbers
By Tim Marema Editor, Daily Yonder Former Marine Corps pilot Amy McGrath took the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in…
Kentucky Department of Education names three finalists for state’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Board of Education has named three candidates vying to become Kentucky’s next commissioner of education. The board will…
Democrat Karen Berg wins special election to replace state GOP Sen. Ernie Harris, who held seat 25 years
Staff report In the big surprise of the primary election was a special election in a State Senate race to…
We miss hugs. But while it’s our natural way of connecting, we have to pass during this pandemic
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter During this pandemic, there has been little to no physical contact, except for those…
Cincinnati Zoo has new arrival, first king penguin chick to hatch since 2012; it’s the Year of the Penguin
It’s fitting that the first king penguin chick to hatch at the Zoo since 2012 arrived in 2020, a year…
Bill Straub: Amy McGrath has won nomination to challenge Mitch McConnell; what will she do with it?
So, now that Amy McGrath has won the Democratic nomination to challenge Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch” McConnell in the…
People of NKY: Kate Nielsen is just good at life, living a great one in Covington’s Westside neighborhood
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Some people are good at life. With an entirely open mind, they look out, and…