Kentucky’s venerable State Fair will go on — but will be scaled back; Kentucky Farm Bureau will have big presence
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week that due to the coronavirus, a scaled-back Kentucky State…
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National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati sets July 24 reopening date
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center has announced it will reopen July 24. The news comes after what has already…
St. Elizabeth joins consortium to determine how COVID-19 affects cancer patients
St. Elizabeth is part of a group of cancer centers and other organizations joining together to form the COVID-19 and…
Braxton Brewing is one of fastest-growing craft breweries in U.S., reopening its taprooms today
Braxton Brewing Co., a local brewery with national recognition, is celebrating its stature as the fourth fastest-growing craft brewery in…
Jan Hillard: The news media and COVID-19, political leanings, truth — and a complicated relationship
Americans have a mixed relationship with the news media. Regardless of their source of news, be it traditional or social…
NKY NAACP Pres. Jerome Bowles says marches reflect need for hard conversations, systemic change
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The horrific footage of the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of…
Public Defenders to ‘March for Black Lives’ today to Campbell, Kenton county courthouses
Public Defenders around the country are marching in remembrance of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and the countless others…
Cincinnati Museum Center, Holocaust & Humanity Center plan July 17 reopening; guest safety top priority
After what will be a four-month closure, Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) and the Nancy & David Wolf Holocaust & Humanity…
Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees to be recognized June 23 with virtual celebration
On June 23, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative, sponsored by PNC, will recognize its 2020 Outstanding Women…
Pew Trusts: Trump’s attacks on vote-by-mail may sow doubt on results; ‘work together,’ says Grayson
By Matt Vasilogambros Pew Trusts There is growing concern among election officials and experts that the increasingly partisan debate around…
Local public libraries to get free access to Kentucky Virtual Library; CPE partners with KDLA to fund effort
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) announced a partnership Thursday…
Long wait over for retired educator Tim Hanner, donor Alyssa Vanderpool; kidney transplant a success
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor The wait was long and tedious for retired educator Tim Hanner and his kidney donor,…
Gov. Beshear meets with mother of Breonna Taylor, orders KSP investigation of David McAtee’s death
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on demonstrations in Louisville and the investigations into deaths of Breonna Taylor and…
Beshear: ‘Unacceptable’ officers had body cameras turned off; Louisville man fatally shot by police
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear didn’t mince words on Monday night after a long day for him…
Kentucky National Guard troops remain in Louisville for second night to provide community support
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky National Guard troops remain deployed in Louisville for a second consecutive night on Sunday….
Newport imposes emergency curfew on residents, visitors, businesses from 9 p.m. until 4 a.m.
City of Newport, Ky Curfew Emergency Executive Order # 5/31/2020 Pursuant to the authority of Kentucky Revised Statute and City…
Supreme Court provides updates on how courts will expand services starting June 1
On May 15, the Supreme Court announced the court system’s reopening plan, which provides guidance on how the Judicial Branch…
Kentucky Lottery tickets sales close to last year’s but below budget — strong finish expected for the year
Kentucky Lottery ticket sales have performed close to results from last year. Fiscal year sales to date (July-April) for 2020…
WYWQ*: Turfway Park grandstands, built in 1959, coming down for Churchill Downs’ grand new facility
Staff report Tory McKinley will be a media communications graduate of Asbury University as soon as she completes this internship….
St. Elizabeth Healthcare implements new expanded visitor guidelines for all its hospitals
As healthcare services and community begin to reopen in a phased approach, St. Elizabeth has reviewed and updated visitor guidelines…
Reopening when not quite ready to thwart COVID-19 means managing risk; four types, health expert writes
No state “has met the metrics to safely reopen,” so the nation “needs to move to the public health strategy…
TODAY is the deadline to register to vote in June 23 primary; state portal open to ask for mail-in ballot
Today is the deadline to register to vote in the June 23 primary. You can register online at GoVoteKy.com but…