U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, of Bowling Green, tests positive for COVID-19, third Congressman with positive test
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, announced on Sunday that he has tested positive for…
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Kenton County Parks remain open with restrictions; ‘Big Blue Recycle Bin’ program suspended
Kenton County Parks are currently open to the public for passive recreation, but, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), shelter houses, and…
Gov. Beshear’s message: Third KY coronavirus death; ring church bells; step up as a good neighbor
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Saturday that the state has confirmed the third death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), a…
This Week at State Capitol: Senate passes version of budget which goes back to House; dealing with virus
By LRC Public Information Thirteen days passed between the time that the Kentucky House of Representatives approved a proposed state…
Governor’s daily message about coronavirus, cites new cases (including a child); upset with budget plan
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky now has 47 positive coronavirus cases, a second death and a second child tested…
Additional information on first reported case of COVID-19 in NKY; 66-year-old Kenton County woman
Note: This story has been updated By Mark Hansel NKyTribune staff As first reported Wednesday, Northern Kentucky has its first…
Kentucky Derby to be postponed until Sept. 5 in response to Covid-19 pandemic; Preakness may follow
Even Kentucky’s most famous rite of spring is not immune to the spread of COVID 19. Churchill Downs has announced…
No spring racing meet at Keeneland; decision ‘agonizing’ but ‘we all need to take care of each other’
Keeneland officials announced the cancellation of the track’s upcoming Spring Meet, which was scheduled for April 2-24, due to health…
CVG Career Center to relocate services to KY Career Center in Florence in response to COVID-19
As new information has become available and as precautionary efforts continue to be made, locally and nationally, in response to…
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…
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…