Storms to carry severe weather, flood risks across large swath of U.S.
By Renee Duff AccuWeather meteorologist You don’t have to be directly struck by lightning. There are other ways you can get…
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Kentucky State Police release name of Hebron man killed in officer-involved shooting this weekend
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky State Police at the Dry Ridge Post on Monday released the name of a…
UFCW Union calls for action in protecting health, lives of frontline workers as COVID-19 cases increase
The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW), which represents 1.3 million workers – including more than 25,100 Kentucky…
140th Fancy Farm will just be picnic on Aug. 1 — no political speeches this year; more details coming
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Fancy Farm’s annual picnic is still a go for August, but without the political speeches,…
Kentucky State Police called in to investigate officer-involved shooting by Boone County Sheriff deputy
The Kentucky State Police, Post 6 in Dry Ridge, was contacted by Boone County 911 just after 4:30 a.m. Saturday…
Route 9 near Newport/Wilder border now open; landslide in May caused shutdown of highway
NKyTribune staff Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials announced Friday that Route 9 near the Newport/Wilder border has reopened. The right northbound…
Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center, KCTCS partner to train leaders from all 16 community colleges
The Kentucky Chamber Workforce Center and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) have partnered to train Workforce Solutions…
Renowned heart specialist, Dr. Mario Castillo-Sang, joins St. E’s cardiovascular center of excellence
Cardiothoracic surgeon Mario Castillo-Sang, MD, has joined St. Elizabeth Healthcare, bringing to the Northern Kentucky community leading expertise in minimally…
Roebling Capital Partners launches new lower-middle-market private equity fund based in Ft. Wright
Roebling Capital Partners (RCP) has announced its formation and launch of a new lower-middle-market private equity fund based in Ft….
Bellevue, Covington among eight communities awarded funding for historic preservation, planning
The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC), an agency within the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, has distributed $93,501 in matching grants…
U.S. District Court says CHFS social workers have no qualified immunity in Nikkie Holliday’s lawsuit
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor As “qualified immunity” for police and other public employees comes to the forefront nationally, the…
Florence man killed in one-vehicle crash on I-64 in Woodford County, state police are investigating
Florence man killed in crash in Woodford County near the Scott County line on I-64 westbound just after 2 a.m….
Legendary coach Bill Baldridge goes from Friday Night Lights to a full life as mentor to young boys
By Rick Elmore The Greenup Beacon The Friday Night Lights no longer shine on Bill Baldridge. The legendary Kentucky high…
Secretary of State says voting results will be delayed until June 30, because of mail-in ballots
“Under normal circumstances, the State Board of Elections receives and reports all preliminary election results on election night,” said Secretary…
It’s a Happy Father’s Day when a son’s homework saves dad’s life; Hunter and Greg Brown celebrate
By Berry Craig Special to NKyTribune Father’s Day is extra-special for one Lexington family this year. Greg Brown is alive…
Rep. Ed Massey appointed co-chair to Judicial Structuring and Redistricting Task Force
Representative Ed Massey (R-Hebron) has been appointed to serve as co-chair on the Judicial Structuring and Redistricting Task Force by…
Kentucky unemployment rate at 11 percent in May; jobless rate drops 5.6 percent from April numbers
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary May 2020 unemployment rate was 11 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Rep. Andy Barr’s wife, Carol, 39, dies suddenly at family home; coroner rules heart valve dysfunction
Kentucky Today Carol Leavell Barr, the wife of U.S. Rep. Andy Barr passed away suddenly Tuesday at the family home…
St. Henry High school soccer player dies after collapsing during preseason training session
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A member of the St. Henry District High School boys soccer team died after…
Beshear releases tax returns, renews calls for transparency from other office holders in Kentucky
As the commonwealth is focused on defeating COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday showed his ongoing commitment to transparency by…
Beshear reports 205 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths; urges wearing masks for best protection
As of Monday afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear said there were at least 12,647 COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. The Governor provided…
Deadline today to request ballot by mail; other options, candidates, more here for June 23 primary
Staff report Today is the last day for registered voters to request a ballot by mail so they can vote…