After farm bill legalizing hemp, acreage triples as tobacco sales decline; 1000 farmers approved
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell pushed to get the hemp legalization provision in the 2018 farm bill. In 2019,…
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Amye Bensenhaver: Legislative crisis averted; no (known) new exceptions to open records enacted
It was down to the wire, but Kentuckians narrowly escaped passage of several new exceptions aimed at reducing the rights…
Newport library, parks and recreation partner for ‘Bioblitz,’ record living species in city’s parks
During the month of April, the Newport Public Library and the City of Newport Parks & Recreation Commission are sponsoring…
Kentucky falls to Auburn, 77-71, in overtime, but P.J. Washington ‘gives it everything’ he has
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today KANSAS CITY (KT) — PJ Washington left it all on the court in what could…
Our Rich History: A new book, ‘Lost Amusement Parks of Kentuckiana’ by Carrie Cook Ketterman
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Eating packed picnic lunches underneath shady trees; enjoying trips along the Ohio River;…
Covington Catholic community mourns the passing of legendary teacher, coach Jack Kaelin
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When Jack Kaelin retired from teaching at Covington Catholic High School after 50 years,…
City of Covington: neighbors of Fort Wright chemical plant told: ‘Shelter in place’
Covington Fire Department officials on Sunday afternoon were advising residents and businesses of West Latonia within 1,000 feet of Interplastic…
February sees record home sales across Kentucky; median sale price up 7 percent over last year
Kentucky home sales in February soared six percent over the 2018 number. Units sold reached 3,323 which is the highest…
Commentary: School Safety and Resiliency Act lays groundwork for secure schools, safer students
There are very few Kentuckians who do not remember how they felt when they heard of last year’s shooting at…
The River: He hates change — but knows that everything has to change sometime . . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Paige and Mariah share their stories; Children, Inc., helped them and their kids find bright future
Hear the stories of two young mothers, Paige and Mariah, who faced odds and overcame them, thanks to counselors from…
KY Distillers’ Association designates Bardstown as “Official Gateway to Kentucky Bourbon Trail Tour”
Known as the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown is the newest Official Gateway sponsor to the world-famous Kentucky Bourbon…
Ashish Vaidya takes oath as NKU’s sixth president, as faculty, staff, students, community gather
Northern Kentucky University President Dr. Ashish Vaidya (AH-sheesh VIE-dyuh) took the oath to serve as NKU’s sixth president on March…
Amye Bensenhaver: How to succeed in open records by refusing to take ‘no’ for an answer
Al Cross, director of the University of Kentucky’s Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues, has succeeded where other open…
Christ Hospital kicks off National Donate Life Month, with flag raising, kidney donor and recipient stories
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Christ Hospital Health Network Life Center kicked off National Donate Life Month Friday…
Pension bill passes in waning moments, allows public universities, agencies to opt out of KERS
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In the waning moments of the 2019 General Assembly, lawmakers passed public pension legislation that…
General Assembly comes to close, passing over 200 bills including, school safety, no tobacco in schools
The General Assembly’s 2019 session came to a close Thursday evening, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved a…
Sales tax no longer applies to nonprofit events, transactions, effective on or after March 26
Nonprofits will no longer have to charge sales tax on transactions on or after March 26, the date Gov. Bevin…
Wanna bet live races at Turfway Park? This is your last chance until December – come on out
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides expert picks to the NKyTribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Race 1…
Ft. Wright attorney under suspension by Kentucky Bar Association arrested on felony warrant
On March 27 Covington Police arrested Dale Anthony Brinker, 60, of Ft. Wright, on a felony warrant charging him with…
Northern Kentucky Health Department successfully achieves national reaccreditation
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is proud to announce its recognition as one of the first public health departments to…
Former Cooper basketball player Sean McNeil being recruited by several elite major college teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Two college basketball teams that reached the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament are…