Perfetti Van Melle adds 90 new jobs; donates masks, candy, funds and time to first responders, nonprofits
By Cheryl Besl Special to NKyTribune Throughout the pandemic, Perfetti Van Melle, an essential food industry business, has been running…
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Beshear reports 522 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths; announces two-week bar closure, restaurant limits
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 522 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths, and he instituted new rules Monday that will close…
White House virus coordinator meets with Kentucky leaders; Beshear says new restrictions coming
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, met with reporters…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces traffic updates, road conditions for District 6 highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
University of Kentucky faculty group asks president to change the name of historic Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A group at the University of Kentucky sent a letter to Kentucky President Eli Capilouto…
Survey of Kentucky parents highlights families’ concern regarding child care amid pandemic
According to a recent survey of Kentucky parents and families, nearly 30 percent of respondents are struggling to find child…
U.S. Customs intercepts cocaine being shipped through NKY facility — concealed in women’s shoes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 21 pounds of cocaine, concealed in a shipment…
I-71/75 N to be reduced to single lane for pavement repair Friday evening; 2 lanes closed overnight
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 has issued the following advisory: I-71/75 northbound in the Cut-in-the-Hill area will be reduced…
CVG has lowest average airfares in the Tri-State region, ranks 78th of 100 nationally
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for the first quarter of 2020 and the Cincinnati/Northern…
Dave Schroeder: NKY Chamber unveils Gateway for Growth welcoming plan, impact of immigration
In 2019, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce decided to take a leap of faith and apply for a Gateways…
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill to retire on Aug. 1; city to conduct regional search for replacement
Dayton Police Chief David Halfhill has announced that he will retire as the city’s police chief, effective Aug. 1. Halfhill…
KY Career Center hosting 14th annual Veterans Job Fair virtually — open to all job seekers July 23
Kentucky Career Center–Northern Kentucky will host its 14th Annual Veterans Job Fair, through an exciting virtual format on Thursday, July…
Food insecure in Kentucky? Not if UK Cooperative Extension has a say in the battle against hunger
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky As the COVID-19 pandemic swept through the state, sickening people, shuttering businesses, closing…
Jerry Lundergan sentenced to 21 months in prison for federal campaign violations; attorney to appeal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A former state lawmaker, who also served as Kentucky Democratic party chairman, is heading to…
Ky. Department of Education, Valvoline announce 2021 Teacher Achievement Award winners
Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the…
Caring for a stray cat means Florence couple is $50,000 winner in Kentucky Lottery $5 scratch-off
A Florence couple, who wish to remain anonymous, received an unexpected payday after purchasing a Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket. The…
Camp Covington summer program for Covington Independent Schools has been a big success
As the school year ended with remote learning and the focus turned to summer programming, two big questions emerged for…
Daily Yonder: Due to pandemic, 2020 Census rural count has become even more challenging
By Donna Kallner Special to the NKyTribune For most people, replying to the 2020 Census is surprisingly quick and easy….
Former Lloyd HS teacher Seydrick Walker arrested, charged with inducing minor to engage in sex
Erlanger Police have announced the arrest of Seydrick Walker, a former Lloyd High School substitute teacher who has been charged…
Urban League and Centennial form partnership to increase diversity and leadership pipeline
The Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio and Centennial Talent Strategy and Executive Search are partnering to create a leadership…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces traffic delays, road conditions for District 6 highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
Dr. Jason Glass named Kentucky Commissioner of Education, assumes post in September
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has chosen Jason Glass to be Kentucky’s next commissioner of education. “Dr. Glass was…