AG Russell Coleman comes to NKY to make ‘historic opioid settlement’ announcement with Kroger
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It was a win – for Kentucky. And a big one. The Attorney General of…
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Kentucky deaths still outnumber births, though gap narrows as COVID numbers normalize
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern While Kentucky had more deaths than births in 2023, according to preliminary data, deaths declined. …
Brace for bitterly cold weather over next few days; heavy snow and ice cause power outages
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday while Kentucky has not had any serious injuries or loss…
Turfway Park’s Jeff Ruby Steaks becomes richest in its history with a record $777,000 purse
The Jeff Ruby Steaks (Grade III) has reached new heights with a record $777,000 purse, now the richest race in…
2025 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide now available free; here’s what’s in it about NKY
Staff report The 2025 Official Kentucky Visitor’s Guide, the official visitor’s guide for travel across our New Kentucky Home, serves as the state’s…
Campbell County announces opening of emergency shelter for those in need during winter storm
Starting today, adults needing emergency shelter during the ongoing winter storm will have a safe place to stay in Campbell…
With Norovirus cases on the rise is on the rise, here are steps you can take to protect yourself
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern There have been more cases of the highly infectious norovirus this season than totals in…
Motorists encouraged to take precautions as region readies for first major winter storm of new year
Old Man Winter is expected to make his first appearance of the new year this weekend, with ice and snow…
Small Business Administration gave out loans totaling more than $243 million in Kentucky during 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Small Business Administration says loans for Fiscal Year 2024 totaled over $243 million…
Stakes winner Warheart leads competitive field of 10 in Saturday $125,000 Prevue at Turfway Park
Darrs, Inc.’s stakes winner Warheart leads an uber-competitive field of 10 newly turned 3-year-olds that entered Saturday night’s 30th running…
Medical marijuana users cannot own guns, law says; under federal law, users will have to choose
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While medical marijuana becomes legal in Kentucky today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and…
Gov. Beshear orders flags at half-staff in honor of Pres. Jimmy Carter; funeral plans announced
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday directed flags at state office buildings be lowered to half-staff immediately and to stay at…
KY Department of Public Health reports death of NKY resident from rabies, state’s first case since 1996
Kentucky health officials on Friday announced a human death from rabies in a Northern Kentucky resident. The source of the…
New rule cracks down on coal companies’ abandonment of black lung liabilities
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new federal rule aims to close a loophole allowing coal companies to walk…
The story behind Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s ‘poem turned carol’ — and a ‘wonderful time of the year’ to all
(Editor’s note: This story originally appeared at Kentucky Today last year. We are republishing it here to wish all our…
Dave Hatter: Don’t be taken in by scams — deck the halls and enjoy the holidays, but beware
The holiday season always brings a surge in shopping, travel and festive activities, but it’s also a peak time for…
‘God at work’: A mom’s journey with autism and butterflies — and creating a Monarch Waystation in Edgewood
By Cassi Schabell NKyTribune reporter A 15-foot dragon, graveyard headstones, skeleton bones, and a cauldron-stirring witch have transformed into cheerful…
Sunday Read: Beloved hymns ring out in churches worldwide at Christmas, here’s history behind some favorites
By Chip Hutcheson Kentucky Today At Christmas, the sounds of hymns from long ago are heard in churches throughout the…
Newport celebrates retiring Tom Fromme’s 44 years of services to the city
The City of Newport hosted its annual employee holiday luncheon this week — and it came with a surprise for…
Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s focused on leading ‘state I love’ even as his national profile rises
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s focused on leading Kentucky for the remaining two years…
Republican Party of KY names Nashville-based consultant Adam Feldman as interim executive director
The Republican Party of Kentucky has announced that Kentucky political operative and campaign consultant Adam Feldman will serve as interim…
Boone County school bus involved in ‘single vehicle injury accident’; Cooper High School students on board
A Boone County school bus was involved in “a single vehicle injury accident” Wednesday morning at about 6:30 a.m. as…