Lynn James: Just as you think life is returning to normal, now we have to worry about just breathing
The world today is perplexing. Just as we are emerging from our COVID cocoons. Just as life is returning a…
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Letter to the Editor: Col Owens says support Amy McGrath and healthcare for all — realistically
A major issue facing Kentuckians in this fall’s U.S. Senate election is health care. All Democratic candidates support universal access…
Thomas More University names Dr. Molly Smith its first provost after national search; starts July 1
Thomas More University President Joseph L. Chillo has announced that Dr. Molly Smith will serve as the university’s first provost….
NKY has 13 COVID cases; state 295, 8 deaths; NASCAR back (no spectators), Historical racing on June 8
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 13 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,298 total…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky releases statement on racism and health inequities
From the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky: Racism kills every day. The horrific deaths of African Americans in the past…
Bridgeview Box Park at Newport on Levee is just the place for fun, relaxation and social distancing
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern Newport on the Levee launched an exciting new venture that will be sure to draw…
As COVID-induced mental health issues emerge, this expert says ‘send your brain on a summer vacation’
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter It’s summer and that usually means lots of fun. But, the quarantine from COVID-19 has…
U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, in split decision, throws out law restricting common abortion method
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A federal court of appeals panel in Cincinnati, on a split decision, has upheld a…
Discussion continues on shape of school in the fall; legislators hear from educators about challenges
By Sky Carroll Kentucky Department of Education At its recent meeting, the Kentucky General Assembly’s Interim Joint Committee on Education heard concerns…
Bill Straub: Quite a pair. As Trump disintegrates, McConnell just keeps digging grave for democracy
America’s Il Duce, one Donald John Trump, aka President Extremely Stable Genius, aka President Great and Unmatched Wisdom, in MacArthur-returns-to-the-Philippines…
NKY has 9 cases, 2 deaths; state 265 cases, 8 deaths; unemployment, budget shortfalls are challenges
As of Wednesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported nine new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths, bringing totals to…
Governor says no need for special session on budget matters, due to agreement with legislative leaders
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that he has reached an agreement with legislative leaders to avoid the need for the…
Long wait over for retired educator Tim Hanner, donor Alyssa Vanderpool; kidney transplant a success
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The wait was long and tedious for retired educator Tim Hanner and his kidney donor,…
Keven Moore: Plenty of summertime driving hazards — construction, motorcycles, bicyclists, pedestrians
In the winter, many of us associate the season with risky driving conditions. However as the season changes, it’s important…
Covington celebrates anti-blight program as ribbon is cut on two new single-family Mainstrasse homes
A program started to return once-blighted property to productive use celebrated its first “graduates” Wednesday. Covington officials helped cut the…
Covington commission to dip into reserves to make ends meet in tough times; cautious about spending
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s not the ideal situation, and the Mayor admits it. But he says it’s something…
Gov. Beshear meets with mother of Breonna Taylor, orders KSP investigation of David McAtee’s death
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on demonstrations in Louisville and the investigations into deaths of Breonna Taylor and…
People of NKY: Scott Clark is an authentic Historic Preservation Officer for Newport — and about time!
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter In these Northern Kentucky river cities, we like our historic preservation. Each city has a…
NKY has 8 cases of COVID-19, state 155, 3 deaths; Beshear cites Supreme Court on closing churches
As of Tuesday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported eight cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,276 total cases….
NBC’s voice of Triple Crown, Larry Collmus, joins Kentucky Downs’ all-star announcing team
World-renowned race announcers Michael Wrona and Larry Collmus will share those duties at the one-of-a-kind Kentucky track. Kentucky Downs’ six-date…
Prichard Committee: We call for racial equity and justice — in education, income, health and safety
We can no longer wait for another generation to pass while the slow lever of policy change takes hold. We…
NKY has 11 COVID cases, 2 deaths; state has 345 cases in 2 days, 8 deaths Monday; totals cases at 10K
As of Monday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 11 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky and two deaths,…