Kentucky unemployment rate drops 1.7 percent in November; jobless rate now at 5.6 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2020 unemployment rate was 5.6 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
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Vandals spray-paint anarchist symbols on tombstones at Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery in Elsmere
The Elsmere Police Department is investigating vandalism at the Mary E. Smith Memorial Cemetery, including the spray-painting of anarchist symbols…
U.S. Customs in Erlanger intercepts millions of dollars in fake jewelry in two shipments from China
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It’s back to the drawing board for some people wanting to sell fake jewelry and…
It’s official: Julie Kirkpatrick named President/CEO of meetNKY after serving on interim basis since June
Julie Kirkpatrick has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of meetNKY|Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau. Kirkpatrick, who joined…
Motorists in NKY should be prepared for light snow during Wednesday morning commute
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews will report to duty in the early morning hours…
Groundbreaking today on new 9,000 sq. ft. Emergency Shelter of NKY facility in Covington
It will be history in the making as Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky (ESNKY) breaks ground on its new and…
Two DAR chapters take on effort of love and respect, clean veterans’ gravestones at Evergreen Cemetery
Officers and members of the Rebecca Bryan Boone and Mary Ingles Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution cleaned…
Fake ‘3M Safe Guard’ masks confiscated by U.S. Customs at Erlanger facility, headed to Jamaica
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A shipment of over 6,000 counterfeit masks intended to protect against COVID-19 infection were intercepted…
Kentucky Lottery sales remain robust, scratch-offs strong, makes $127.4M income ($28M over last year)
Kentucky Lottery sales have remained robust for the first five months of FY21, according to information given today to the…
After unveiling of first floodwall murals, Southbank Partners seeks input on future public art in Newport
What should public art in the City of Newport look like in the future? City and community officials want to…
Two adults dead and two children seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on I-75S near Buttermilk
The Erlanger Police Department and Kenton County Police Department are collectively working together investigating a double fatal collision on I-75…
Brent Spence Bridge making visible progress — new concrete today; reopening on Dec. 23 target
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary (KYTC) Jim Gray updated progress being made to repair and reopen the Brent Spence Bridge, which…
Covington awards $368K to help homeless; goal of Welcome House is to aid long-term housing stability
The City of Covington is giving $367,720 to Welcome House of Northern Kentucky to help it operate a temporary shelter…
New survey reveals prevalence of aggressive driving; motorists urged to keep cool this holiday season
Nearly 80 percent of drivers expressed anger, aggression or road range behind the wheel at least once in the past…
Kentucky commemorates Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; flags at state offices to fly at half-staff
On July 16, Kentucky lost its last Pearl Harbor survivor, 101-year-old Albert Patrick. Last year, the community of Salyersville celebrated…
Fayette schools Superintendent Manny Caulk, known as champion for students, dies suddenly at 49
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Manny Caulk took temporary medical leave on Nov. 30 to “focus on his health.” He died…
Covington’s LGBTQ score moves higher; decisive steps taken to create welcoming community
The nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group says the City of Covington continues to take decisive steps – not just make…
Northern Kentucky University’s board approves exit from Kentucky Employees Retirement System
Northern Kentucky University’s board has approved a resolution to exit the Kentucky Employees Retirement System (KERS), the most underfunded state…
Work progressing on Brent Spence as repair project reaches halfway mark, gets ready for new concrete
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray detailed progress Wednesday on the emergency repair project to reopen the closed Brent Spence Bridge….
University of Kentucky freezes tuition and fees for spring semester to ‘support student success’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky tuition and fees will remain frozen for the spring semester. “During the…
Nancye Moncrief Phillips, 78, noted local reporter, died Sunday after battle with rare brain lymphoma
Nancye Moncrief Phillips, a well-known Kentucky and Cincinnati newspaper reporter, died Sunday at the age of 78. She was a…
First snow of season on its way — up to two inches accumulation — bundle up and be prepared
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) — Much of Kentucky is expected to see the first accumulating snow…