U.S. Census forms coming to mailbox; fill it out — every person counts, our state needs accurate count
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to participate in the U.S. Census, which takes place…
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Boone, Campbell, Grant, Kenton counties declare states of emergency in response to COVID-19 threat
NKyTribune staff Boone, Kenton, Campbell and Grant counties declared states of emergency Friday, to further prepare and respond to COVID-19. The…
Covington buying IRS site; goal is to reshape its ‘identity and economics’ long into the future
The City of Covington will soon own 23 acres of land once described by an East Coast commercial developer as…
March sadness: NCAA Div I basketball tournaments to be played without fans due to COVID-19 concerns
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The NCAA has made the decision to seriously limit attendance at events, including the…
NBA suspends league play after Utah Jazz player tests positive for COVID-19, no resumption date set
NKyTribune staff The NBA suspended game play following the conclusion of Wednesday’s schedule of games, until further notice. The NBA…
Breaking: Saturday’s Inaugural NKY International Festival postponed to help ensure public safety
The NKY International Festival planning committee has been closely following and monitoring COVID-19 updates to ensure the safety of all…
Ward, Maker take aim at Jeff Ruby Steaks; Maxim Crane Works Bourbonette Oaks likely to overfill
Invader needed five races to break his maiden, the win coming at Turfway Park Dec. 4, but when he woke…
Maximum Security drops in NTRA poll after trainer’s indictment in doping scheme; tie atop 3-year-old poll
Midnight Bisou, the champion older dirt female of 2019 and runner-up in her first try against males in the $20…
Thoroughbred trainers Jason Servis, Jorge Navarro among 27 indicted on illegal doping charges
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A total of 27 individuals, including thoroughbred trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, are…
Ohio man killed, two others injured in collision on I-75 in Boone County Monday morning
NKyTribune staff An Ohio man was killed and two other people were injured in a collision on Interstate 75, near…
Newport Aquarium christens a shipwreck as unique way to introduce new ‘Realm of the Eels” exhibit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium’s million-dollar exhibit, Shipwreck: Realm of the Eels is now open to the…
Tickets for 2020 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland on sale Monday, safety measures, purses upgraded
NKyTribune staff The countdown is on: starting at 9 a.m. Monday you can get your tickets to the 2020 Breeders’ Cup…
Preparations in full swing for annual $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park on March 14
The road to the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) runs through Northern Kentucky on March 14 when Turfway…
AAA: Daylight saving time and loss of hour’s sleep is a ‘heads up’ (literally) for drowsy commuters
REMEMBER TO RE-SET YOUR CLOCKS SUNDAY AT 3 A.M. FOR DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME. YOU LOSE AN HOUR. SPRING FORWARD. With…
Former Newport High School principal Tony Watts returning to Newport from Fayette as superintendent
Tony Watts, the former principal of Newport High School who currently serves as a top administrator in the state’s second-largest…
Horizon Community Funds, community partners create Licking River Conservation, Greenway Fund
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has joined community partners to establish the Licking River Conservation and Greenway Fund, which…
Tornado pummels Nashville, TN., inflicting severe damage, multiple deaths; season off to fast start
The outbreak of severe weather will continue to pummel portions of the U.S. this week. Rivers will rise, but most…
2020 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky named; to be honored at luncheon on April 28
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative has announced the 2020 Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky honorees. The awards…
Peaceful rally commemorating Selma’s ‘Bloody Sunday’ encourages voting, honors activists
By Anna Latek Frankfort State-Journal “What do we want?” “Justice!” “When do we want it?” “Now!” Sunday afternoon the sounds…
It’s forest fire season so be cautious about outdoor burning; don’t be fooled by the wet conditions. . .
Despite one of the wettest winters on record, Kentucky’s forest fire hazard season has begun, and forestry personnel hope it…
House gets proposed constitutional amendment giving local governments more tax options
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A proposed constitutional amendment that would set the stage for local governments to change to…
KY Selma Commemoration Coalition hosting ‘Bloody Sunday’ event, voter participation rally in Frankfort
Sen. Gerald A. Neal, D-Louisville, and the Kentucky Selma Commemoration Coalition will be hosting a reenactment of “Bloody Sunday” and…