Boone Judge-Executive Gary Moore becomes president of NACo, discusses his plans for the organization
By Rachel Looker National Association of Counties Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore began his presidency of the National Association of…
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Kentucky Realtors reports housing market takes big leap in June, thanks to low mortgage rates, job gains
COVID-19 had an adverse, albeit short, impact on the Kentucky housing market this spring. Higher pending contracts over the past…
Campbell County Historical Society, bursting at seams, teams up with Horizon Funds for new space
The Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society is bursting at the seams. “We wanted to procure four filing cabinets for…
Covington gets keys to the IRS site, takes possession of massive facility and 23-acres in city’s urban core
The City of Covington took possession of the 23-acre IRS site Monday, officially closing the book on the first stage…
Purple People Bridge hosts student ‘Fusion’ photography show through August 14
At a time when many art galleries are closed because of COVID-19, the Purple People Bridge has become an outdoor…
Diocese of Covington releases data on allegations of sexual abuse, based on records back to 1950
The Diocese of Covington is releasing today the names of priests, religious, deacons and lay employees who have served in…
DCCH Center provides residential care for kids, helping children and families make a better future
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Kentucky has over 10,000 children in out-of-home care — and they are in need…
Fidelity, UC offer virtual training for teachers on financial literacy so students can be money-wise
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Fifty educators from the region are participating in a four-part virtual training series on financial…
Talented group of high school golfers ready to begin only fall sport not delayed by pandemic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Golf is the only high school fall sport that didn’t have its season sidetracked…
Beshear reports 619 new COVID cases, 5 deaths; considers commutations; hearing today on evictions
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 619 new COVID-19 cases as of Wednesday afternoon and five deaths, bringing the state’s totals to…
Perfetti Van Melle adds 90 new jobs; donates masks, candy, funds and time to first responders, nonprofits
By Cheryl Besl Special to NKyTribune Throughout the pandemic, Perfetti Van Melle, an essential food industry business, has been running…
Starting dates for Kentucky high school fall sports pushed back to September due to pandemic
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Starting dates for Kentucky high school football games and other fall sports competition were…
Beshear reports 522 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths; announces two-week bar closure, restaurant limits
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 522 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths, and he instituted new rules Monday that will close…
Single-family residential and remodeling permits surge into 2nd quarter; building trades in demand
Single-family residential building permits surged into the second quarter of 2020, said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Building…
White House virus coordinator meets with Kentucky leaders; Beshear says new restrictions coming
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, met with reporters…
Our Rich History: The Newport public school system reflects the evolution of American education
By Roger VonStrohe Special to NKyTribune Part 37 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The evolution of…
Reading matters: Books can make a big difference in a child’s life and school performance; adults needed
By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Literacy experts have long known that reading to toddlers, even babies, can make a…
The River: 600 river miles to go, CLYDE is ‘slow and steady,’ gets an oil leak and runs into ‘big blow’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
University of Kentucky faculty group asks president to change the name of historic Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A group at the University of Kentucky sent a letter to Kentucky President Eli Capilouto…
Survey of Kentucky parents highlights families’ concern regarding child care amid pandemic
According to a recent survey of Kentucky parents and families, nearly 30 percent of respondents are struggling to find child…
Tim Hanner, his own story: A second transplant, staying positive, embracing many lessons learned
Second of two parts Educator Tim Hanner shares his story in his own words — a story of the journey…
Backpacks & Breakfast annual event makes changes because of pandemic; register for backpacks here
Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away to Northern Kentucky students from low-income families but not at the…