Number of children in state foster care decreases significantly as investment in prevention increases
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Cabinet for Health and Family Services Secretary Eric Friedlander says the number of children currently…
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Sen. McConnell, 81, goes from hospital to inpatient rehab; suffered concussion, fractured rib in fall
Staff report Sen. Mitch McConnell, the Republican leader from Kentucky, was released from the hospital in Washington, D.C, Tuesday, after…
Luan Machado ‘at home’ on Kentucky horse racing circuit after relocating from his native Brazil
It’s been four years since one of Turfway Park’s top riders Luan Machado moved from his home country of Brazil…
Kentucky receives FAA grant to help prepare high school students for careers aviation industry
As the U.S braces for an anticipated national aircraft pilot shortage, the Commonwealth has been awarded federal funding to support…
Kentucky by Heart: Andrew Dunn’s RAK organization steps in to fix school playground following vandalism
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Ask almost anyone associated with elementary schools how important the outdoor playground is to the…
Constance Alexander: Chautauqua lecture series visit with midwife founder is multi-course affair
In the usual no-nonsense uniform she describes as “indestructible,” Mary Carson Breckinridge welcomes us to dinner at Wendover, her rustic…
Newport going for first state tournament win since 1955 against player closing in on scoring record
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The last time Newport won a game in the Kentucky boys state basketball tournament…
Taylor Mill citizens continue to complain to commission about the new firehouse
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Disgruntled and downright angry citizens of Taylor Mill gathered in the community center of…
Two flooded city halls — in Independence and Taylor Mill — almost ready for return to normal
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter When the temperatures dropped like a rock just before Christmas last year, and snow…
World Affairs Council to hold One World Gala and Global Trivia Competition April 20 at Drees Pavilion
The World Affairs Council, a Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky nonprofit organization, will host its 10th annual One World Gala and…
Newport’s Sweet Tooth candies celebrating its 50th Easter this year with all the familiar, special goodies
Sweet Tooth Premium Candies and Ice Cream, a Newport tradition since 1972, is celebrating its 50th Easter this year with…
Daylight Saving Time means more darkness in the morning; drivers urged to stay alert on the road
Springing forward can mean falling back into a bad driving habit — drowsy driving. The arrival of Daylight Saving Time…
NKU’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement to host two climate change events during March
The important topic of climate change will be front and center at two events this March hosted by Northern Kentucky…
Amye Bensenhaver: No celebrating Sunshine Week this year; there’s nothing to do but keep fighting
I will not celebrate Sunshine Week 2023. Since leaving the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office in 2016, I have pursued open…
NKU men get NCAA top-seed Houston Thursday in Birmingham, Ala., and they could not be more thrilled
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The response was sheer exhilaration. “It’s not officially official until you see your name…
Boone County Sheriff’s Cold Case Unit solves 1976 murder of teen using advanced DNA techniques
Staff report A group of determined law enforcement agencies — including the Boone County Sheriff’s office and its Cold Case…
The River: Big boats are great, but small boats are wonders; hoping for those still hankering to build one
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
New implementation timeline and details now available on early graduation for ’23-’24
KRS 158.142 establishes the Early Graduation Program, an optional program for students in grades 9, 10 and 11. The students are…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Report on legislative session in home stretch; seeking agreement on qualifying bills
The 2023 Legislative Session is in the home stretch, with only six more days before we enter the veto period….
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports on projects on region’s highways; watch for closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on projects on region’s roadways and urges motorists to be watchful for closings…
DAV Stand Down outreach event in Erlanger connects homeless veterans with valuable care and services
By Chris Mayhew Disabled American Veterans The DAV Homeless Veterans Stand Down made Brian Pinkard feel strongly connected to the…
Attorney General highlights most common scams affecting Kyians, shares tips to avoid financial losses
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has announced the top three most common scams reported to the office in 2022 and…