AAA urges drivers to tune out distractions during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
Every year, thousands lose their lives on America’s roadways because a driver diverted their attention away from the road. Unfortunately,…
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Southbank Partners announces major investment to begin on Riverfront Commons in summer 2024
Southbank Partners has announced an investment of $2.7 million dollars across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons…
Gov. Andy Beshear unveils 2024 Governor’s Derby Celebration, Kentucky Derby Festival posters
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday joined Lexington artist Ken Burney and Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Matt Gibson during…
Beshear vetoes sweeping anti-crime bill, says it is costly and ‘unwieldy’ but had ‘good parts’
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued a number of vetoes Tuesday including rejecting a sweeping…
NKY car dealership owner, Jason Marley, sentenced to 18 years in prison for multiple charges
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The owner of a Northern Kentucky car dealership will be spending the next 18 years…
KY Senator Mitch McConnell speaks out in support of legislation before U.S. Senate that would ban TikTok
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Last year the Kentucky General Assembly enacted legislation to prohibit the use of the video…
New study shows Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform getting results a decade after becoming law
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service A new report showed a decade after being passed, Kentucky’s juvenile justice reform law…
Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy to host Earth Day celebration April 21 at Tower Park
The Fort Thomas Forest Conservancy (FTFC) and the City of Fort Thomas will present the largest Earth Day celebration in…
Be prepared: Total eclipse of sun coming Monday — protect your eyes (don’t look directly)
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern As millions gear up for the total solar eclipse Monday, Kentuckians are being cautioned to…
Kenton Co. Sheriff’s Office warning citizens of scam phone calls regarding missed jury duty, court dates
The Kenton County Sheriff’s Office is reminding citizens that they do not contact anyone by phone regarding missed court dates,…
Covington announces permanent closure of Goebel Pool citing extensive repairs, bridge construction
In the end, Goebel Pool was doomed. With the pool sitting almost directly in the path of the pending Brent…
Several tornadoes touched down in state, lots of water and wind damage; one vehicle fatality in NKY
After declaring a state of emergency as severe storms swept through the Commonwealth Monday and Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined…
Severe storms update: Governor, declared state of emergency, provided overview of state’s damage
After declaring a state of emergency as severe storms continue to sweep through the Commonwealth on Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear…
KCTCS recognizes students and graduates ‘Going Pro’ with sign-up day celebration in Capitol Rotunda
The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) recognized students and graduates who are “Going Pro” and beginning their professional…
On the Governor’s desk, a bill that would end his power to fill U.S. Senate vacancies
By McKenna Horsely Kentucky Lantern Kentucky senators approved a House bill that would end the governor’s power to fill U.S….
Covington alerts residents of 3 a.m. concrete pour at OneNKY Center construction site beginning Tuesday
Neighbors of the OneNKY Center being built at Greenup Street and Roebling Way may hear trucks earlier than usual on…
Happy Easter! Communities around the region celebrated the holiday with Easter Egg hunts for kids
Today is Easter, a serious religious observation. It has also evolved into a fun tradition for children involving Easter egg…
Mixed bag of legislation advances to Governor’s desk in last minutes; DEI dead, ‘Momnibus’ likely so
Kentucky Lantern This year’s banner culture war crusade fizzled out in the Kentucky Senate in the final days of the…
General Assembly approves $30 billion state budget for next two fiscal years, sent to Governor’s desk
The General Assembly approved a $30 billion state budget for the next two fiscal years on Thursday, after considering the…
NKY Water District reactivates granular activated carbon water treatment at Fort Thomas plant
The Northern Kentucky Water District (NKWD) recently completed reactivation of granular activated carbon (GAC), a component of their advanced treatment…
NKY Chapter of Kyians for the Commonwealth to hold candidate meet and greets in advance of May primary
The Northern Kentucky chapter of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth has scheduled candidate meet and greets between residents and candidates ahead…
Covington Fire Department seeking info about city’s homes, business to improve emergency response
Seconds count in an emergency, so Covington’s Fire Department wants to know what makes your home or business unique. For…