KYTC working to implement law allowing driver’s permits at age 15; appointments begin April 2
Now that a new state law, House Bill 15, has taken effect allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permits, the…
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On last day before legislature reconvenes, Governor signs three bills, vetoes 8, returns 3 without signature
Gov. Andy Beshear has signed three bills that support education or economic growth. The Governor has vetoed nine additional bills…
Ex-Gov. Matt Bevin barred from contacting adoptive son under order approved by judge
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — Jonah Bevin has secured a six-month protective order against his adopted father, former…
News briefs: ‘Coffee with Mayor,’ Easter egg hunt at Capitol, new Five Below, financial wellness
Staff report City of Florence invites residents to join in March 28 discussion with Mayor March The City of Florence…
Governor signs 17 more bills into law, vetoes four bills, returns three without his signature
Gov. Andy Beshear took action on several pieces of legislation passed by the General Assembly this session, signing 17 bills,…
Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, former Kentucky secretary of state, wins appeal in ethics case
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Court of Appeals unanimously has upheld a lower court order that cleared former…
In Floyd County, devastated by flooding, communities are dealing with widespread destruction
By Alexis Baker NKyTribune intern FLOYD COUNTY — More than a month has passed since parts of eastern Kentucky were…
Ex-Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin grills adopted son, Jonah, in dramatic hearing on protective order
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — An unusual bit of courtroom drama unfolded Friday when former Kentucky Gov. Matt…
Saying it’s ‘about hate,’ Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes ban on DEI in Kentucky public higher education
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has issued his expected veto of a Republican-backed bill aimed at…
Retired NKU President James Votruba, 79, died after long illness, with a wealth of NKY goodwill
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor James Votruba, 79, who served as president of Northern Kentucky University for 15 years before…
Kentucky lawmakers’ education bills are now on Beshear’s desk; lawmaker’s return March 27
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern From banning cell phones to banning DEI, the Kentucky General Assembly voted to make changes…
Stateline: Immigration buoyed population in large counties, agricultural Midwest
By Tim Henderson Stateline Immigration was the biggest factor in population growth for many booming Sun Belt counties as well…
Carmen in Concert — KSO and NKU’s SOTA take on opera’s greatest femme fatale
In March of 1875 George Bizet’s opera Carmen received its premiere in Paris just weeks before the composer’s death. For…
Process begins to convert Covington’s Scott, Greenup streets, remove KY 17 from populated neighborhoods
The physical work of moving a designated state highway from several densely populated Covington neighborhoods is underway. After years of…
meetNKY’s annual report to the community — Tourism in Motion — cites $2.2 billion economic impact
meetNKY, Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, hosted its 2025 Annual Meeting at The Gallery at Newport on the Levee….
KYTC geotechnical work to affect I-71/75 Northbound in Boone and Kenton Counties beginning Monday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists of significant traffic impacts on Interstate 71/75 in Boone and Kenton counties…
Adopted son seeks to intervene in Bevins’ divorce case to protect his interests
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin and his wife, Glenna,…
Celebrating Women’s History — more than 100 female employees operate entire shift at Amazon
In a landmark moment celebrating Women’s History Month, more than 100 female employees made history Wednesday by operating an entire…
CVG named Best Airport in North America by Airports Council International World
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has been recognized as a top airport for customer experience. Airports Council International (ACI) World…
KY’s 2024 unemployment rate increased to 5.1%; number of employed, size of workforce increased
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2024 was 5.1%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). This is an increase…
KYians urged to celebrate responsibly on weekend leading up to Monday’s St. Patrick’s Day holiday
As Kentucky prepares for parades, parties, and pub crawls, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is urging St. Patrick’s Day revelers…
Sunday Read: Butterflies declined by more than 22% over last 20 years; how you can help save them
By Eliza Brames The Conversation If the joy of seeing butterflies seems increasingly rare these days, it isn’t your imagination….