Wars afar and internal: Ave Antonina by KY author Michael Jennings explores both in moving narrative
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Navigational lighting project for Daniel Carter Beard 1-471 Bridge is postponed to April 26
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists that a navigation lighting project taking place on various bridges…
The Rural Blog: Overcrowding, lack of resources spur rural-jail death spike; incarceration is ‘catch-all’
The Rural Blog America’s smallest jails have some of the highest death rates in the nation, spurred by overcrowding and…
Kentucky Supreme Court to consider cases involving executive powers, including bills passed this year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two separate cases involving Gov. Andy Beshear’s powers to issue executive orders related to the…
BBB Scam Alert: COVID-19 vaccine passports create scam frenzy; be on the lookout for cons
Vaccine passports – digital records of an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status – are on their way. This is likely to…
Governor visits St. Elizabeth Healthcare to celebrate its 100,000th vaccination, state aims for 2.5m
After announcing the Team Kentucky Vaccination Challenge Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear visited St. Elizabeth Healthcare’s Training and Education Center Tuesday…
Council on Postsecondary Education report shows strong growth in minority degrees and credentials
Even with the turmoil of COVID-19, minority students in Kentucky achieved steady gains in college degrees and credentials last year,…
Kentucky tops South Central Region for Economic Development Projects per capita; NKY strong
Though the past year brought no shortage of obstacles for businesses across the globe, private-sector companies continued to announce job-creating…
KYTC to hold public meeting on planning for improvements to KY 8 Licking River Bridge
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced that a public meeting will be held as planning for improvements to the…
Kentucky State Police veteran Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. sworn in as agency’s new commissioner
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Col. Phillip Burnett Jr. as commissioner of the Kentucky State Police (KSP). “I believe in Commissioner…
Contractors to start erecting new ‘No Hazmats’ on Brent Spence signs on interstate highways in NKY
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet contractors will be erecting new signs next week on interstate highways in Northern Kentucky, reminding drivers that…
District Judge Ann Ruttle suspended for seven days per agreement with Judicial Conduct Commission
The Judicial Conduct Commission has come to an agreement with Ann Ruttle, District Court Judge for Kentucky’s 16th Judicial Circuit…
Dr. Lynne Saddler to leave Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department at end of the year
Dr. Lynne Saddler will step down from her position as leader of the Northern Kentucky Independent Health Department at the…
Bipartisan effort successful in reopening Northern Kentucky State Medic Examiner’s office
Gov. Andy Beshear, through a bipartisan effort, announced that funding has been appropriated for the Office of the State Medical…
GET OUT THE VAX: Regional campaign aims to vaccinate 80% of those eligible by the 4th of July
Regional businesses, community partners and health leaders from both sides of the river are gathering at Smale Riverfront Park today…
Navigation lighting project closes one lane on Clay Wade Bailey Bridge from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until April 9
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists that a navigation lighting project is taking place on various…
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce provides final round-up on legislative actions
The Northern Kentucky Chamber has provided this final legislative round-up, offered in partnership with MML&K Government Solutions: The 2021 Kentucky…
Keeneland busy stakes day is big day for the track — $22.7 million handle third largest single day in history
Godolphin’s undefeated homebred Essential Quality prevailed by a neck after a prolonged stretch duel with Highly Motivated to win the…
Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports projects that may cause delays, lane closures this week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports these projects in the District Six area and warns of possible delays or…
Commonwealth Hotels acquires two Hyatt hotels west of Chicago, now manages 47 properties
Commonwealth Hotels has acquired the Hyatt House Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville and the Hyatt Place Chicago/Naperville/Warrenville. The neighboring hotels offer guests varying amenities…
REDI Cincinnati annual meeting recognizes strong 2020, honors Gravity Diagnostics as a growth winner
REDI Cincinnati hosted its seventh annual meeting virtually with more than 200 guests to celebrate the region’s 2020 project wins,…
Turfway Park concludes winter/spring meet with 36.5% increase of all sources handle to $81.7million
A stout 36.5% increase of all sources handle, along with a rise in starters per race, topped Turfway Park’s 38-day…