The River: Big boats are great, but small boats are wonders; anyone have a hankering to build one?
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Marty Irby: House finally passes anti-soring law to protect Tennessee Walking Horse; bill goes to Senate
The House voted 333 to 96 late yesterday – a landslide vote – in favor of strengthening the federal law…
NonProfit Briefs: Stuff the Bus, Carnegie gets grant, jewelry sale for I Have Wings, Heimlich Heroes grants
Northern Kentucky’s Chick-fil-A restaurants are holding their annual ‘Stuff the Bus Challenge on Monday, collecting school supplies for area schools….
How a $5 plastic 3-D printed heart is improving surgery, thanks to UK’s Dr. Michael Winkler
By Laura Wright University of Kentucky It’s the size of your fist and looks like a carnival prize. But turn…
UK draws national runner-up Texas Tech in Big 12/SEC Challenge on Jan. 25 in Lubbock, Texas
The final piece of the 2019-20 University of Kentucky men’s basketball non-conference schedule came into place Thursday, and it’s a…
As we welcome cooler temperatures and dryer air, exactly how hot has it been in July?
By Stuart A. Foster Kentucky State Climatologist At the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport, the official source of temperatures collected…
Ron Daley: Reflecting on letter from Charles Manson and his time in KY, 50 years after murders
Charles Manson, with Eastern Kentucky roots, remains a pop culture icon phenomenon as we acknowledge the 50-year anniversary of the…
Names of new Florence Freedom owners announced; team will remain at City-owned UC Health Stadium
A group of local business leaders announces the purchase of Florence Freedom and will keep the team at its current…
Tailored strategy gives Covington economic blueprint, city’s renaissance a ‘Fragile Rebirth’
A 73-minute presentation on Covington’s strengths and weaknesses – and how the City can transform recent economic momentum into long-term,…
Kentucky Arts Council announces Al Smith Fellowship, Emerging Artist Award recipients
Singer and songwriter Derek Feldman of Lexington received the Kentucky Arts Council’s Al Smith Individual Artist Fellowship for 2020. The…
Newport Independent Schools hires Patrick Belding as new band director; goal is to inspire students
The Newport High School Marching Band will follow the lead of a new director this fall. Newport Independent Schools announced…
Representatives Moser, Miller plan to pre-file bill taxing e-cigarettes in 2020 session; to curb youth use
“In the last year and a half, I went to 3 proms, 2 homecomings, graduated high school, got a job,…
Laissez les bons temps rouler with Robin Lacey & DeZydeco at Behringer-Crawford’s Music@BCM
The good times will roll August 8 when Robin Lacey & DeZydeco bring their mix of zydeco, blues, traditional country…
How the state’s surplus revenues of nearly $200 million is allocated; most goes to pension system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Most of the 2019 fiscal year surplus of nearly $200 million in the General Fund…
Late homer lifts Miners past Freedom
In the opening game of a weekend slate, the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, let a one-run lead…
Nick Sandmann’s defamation lawsuit against Washington Post dismissed by Judge Bertelsman
Staff report One of three lawsuits against national news media filed by lawyers for then-Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann has…
Final Newport legs of Riverfront Commons pathway: elevated walkways at Taylor-Southgate Bridge
The final Newport legs of the Riverfront Commons pathway – a pair of elevated pedestrian walkways connecting Riverfront Commons to…
Freedom split doubleheader, series with ‘Bolts, stay on the road for clash with Southern Illinois
Squaring off in a true day/night doubleheader, the Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, grabbed their second win in…
Sen. John Schickel: REAL ID is here to stay but may not be the right choice for all Kentuckians
There has been a lot of chatter about Kentucky rolling out a new driver’s licenses to comply with the federal…
Babies Belong at the Library too and BCPL has plenty of activities for them, and parents to enjoy
By Susan Sitz Boone County Public Library There are many things to love about the library as a parent—lots of…
After comments, health cabinet removes proposal to ban tattoos on scarred skin in updated regulation
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The state Cabinet for Health and Family Services has updated its requirements for tattoo studios…
Honoring Covington’s ‘fallen’ – groups raising money to move, expand memorial for Vietnam KIA
When their draft numbers were called during the Vietnam War, Covington’s youth ran … not away, but toward. “These were…