Al Cross: McConnell risks riling public employees with pension, bankruptcy remarks
Ever since he became leader of Republicans in the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell has used that post as his most…
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Chief Justice Minton creates three task forces to plan how courts will reopen across the state
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has created three task forces to plan how courts across the state…
Bob and John’s very excellent adventure at the 1994 Kentucky Derby; Bob read about the race later
(Since Derby memories are all we will have on this particular First Saturday in May, we wanted to share with…
COVID update: NKY has 42 new cases; KY has 177 cases, 8 deaths; Beshear urges completing the Census
Staff report As of Friday afternoon, 42 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, according to the…
COVID Update: NKY has 25 new cases, KY has 174 cases, 5 deaths; Beshear aims for ‘smart’ reopening
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 25 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 505 total…
Covington Farmers Market open on Saturday at Roebling Point, more vendors; safety rules in place
The Covington Farmers Market moved back outside to Roebling Point last weekend, and many vendors reported their best sales day…
Fabulous Furs switches production to make masks to donate to healthcare workers, first responders
Covington’s First Responders have benefited from a massive switch in production at Donna Salyers’ Fabulous Furs. As a retailer of…
NKY Forum: Via Zoom cafe, join discussion on pandemic question ‘What about my job, finances?’
Given the shelter-at-home period that we’ve entered, the Northern Kentucky Forum has been trying to continue delivering public discussions in…
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund awards seven $1,000 grants in final drawing; total of $37,000 awarded
The NKY Restaurant Relief Fund, a joint project of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Horizon…
From Where I Am Standing: Covington’s model Read Ready program makes big difference in kids’ lives
By Rick Hulefeld Special to NKyTribune There is something unique going on in Covington, something that could matter greatly to…
GCF awards Summertime Kids $1,000 grants to 175 regional nonprofits to help promote summer learning
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded $187,277 in Summertime Kids grants to 175 regional nonprofit organizations. Thanks to the generosity…
Keven Moore: Screening your employees for COVID-19; provide proper training and protective supplies
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is changing many features and characteristics of the current workplace, as many employers begin planning…
COVID Update: NKY has 32 new cases; KY has 184 cases, 10 deaths; Governor sets May dates for restart
As of Wednesday afternoon, 32 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for 480 total cases, reported…
Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell, known for putting party before country, does it again over ‘blue state bailouts’
In 1975, facing an excruciating financial crisis, the City of New York under Democratic Mayor Abraham Beame, looking bankruptcy squarely…
COVID Update: NKY has 28 cases, 6 deaths; KY has 230 cases, 12 deaths; reopening KY economy
As of Tuesday afternoon, 28 additional cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for…
Commentary: Cash payments give Americans crucial economic support; it can combat climate change too
By Mark Reynolds and Vasudha Deshpande Citizens’ Climate Lobby COVID-19 is first and foremost a public health crisis, but as…
Lynn James: Looking for distractions in this troubled time; how can we can we get a break from the virus?
It was April 2nd when I heard the news that a single day’s U.S. deaths from the coronavirus first surpassed…
Covington approves mobile food vending ordinance; IRS site bonds gets first reading
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s become a new normal for the city, this digital world in which commissioners digitally…
AAA: Gas prices in downward spiral; Kentucky is sixth-lowest gas market nationally; no spike expected
With the average price at $1.43, Kentucky is the sixth-lowest gas market in the nation, as prices at the pump continue…
Fort Thomas mourns loss of two students killed, two injured in car crash on Rt. 8 early Tuesday morning
Two Highlands High School students died in a car accident shortly after 1 a.m. on April 28 in Fort Thomas….
Horizon Community Funds grants more than $240k to four local nonprofits from emergency Relief Fund
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has announced its next round of funding during the coronavirus pandemic. The following organizations…
Legislative Research Commission staff drafted to assist with unemployment benefits backlog
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne have instructed Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Director Jay D. Hartz…