National Safety Council data shows opioid overdoses now pose greater risk of death than car accidents
By Mary Kuhlman Public News Service The opioid epidemic is hitting closer to home than some Kentuckians might realize. According…
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Catrina Bowman-Thomas: Security, we can say it and spell it — but then the devil is in the priorities
se·cu·ri·ty (səˈkyo͝orədē) 1. the state of being free from danger or threat. As we head into another week of the…
Covington approves new loan program to help small businesses; Arnold Simpson honored for service
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Small businesses can now take advantage of a new $4 million city loan program to…
News briefs: RMR supports Brighton kids, U-Haul at Ace Hardware Hebron, governor appoints Williamson
River Metals Recycling (RMR) teammates collected cash donations and holiday gifts for the children staying at the Brighton Center. The…
Children Inc. honoring Garren Colvin with Charity in Action Award at its Raising of the Green gala
On March 23, Children, Inc. will present Garren Colvin, President and CEO of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, with the 2019 Charity…
Fantasy Football Lister: Top quarterback, tight end risers and fallers for the 2018 regular season
By Marc Hardin NKyTribune contributor As suggested in this space the past few weeks, it can be instructive to compare…
Walton-Verona claims 8th Region All “A” Classic boys basketball title for third consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona won the 8th Region All “A” Classic boys basketball tournament for the third…
Lawsuit refiled in federal court challenges re-approved work requirements to Medicaid
More than a dozen Kentuckians enrolled in Medicaid re-filed their lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its re-approval of work…
Boone County Public Library Director delivers report to the community through lens of strategic plan
By Carrie Herrmann Boone County Public Library I view everything Boone County Public Library does through the lens of our…
People of NKY: Ron Padgett finds his place in Covington, and he’s totally immersed in community
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune contributor Ron Padgett leads an interesting life. This is an understatement. After having grown up in…
Kentucky Lottery has highest sales ever for the first half of its fiscal year — $36.5 million more
Kentucky Lottery sales have closed the first half of the fiscal year higher than any other period in the organization’s…
Flu numbers jumped 65% in first week of year, half are children; months left of flu season, get your shot
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The number of influenza cases confirmed in Kentucky rose by 65 percent in the…
Business leaders appointed to Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Cincinnati branch board
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland has announced the following appointments and elections to its main office board of directors…
Hank Phillips: State riding a big tourism wave, creating major economic impact across the state
Kentucky is riding a tourism wave that promises to grow, adding to its already impressive contributions to the state’s economy….
Harsh lesson from last March learned, NKU begins road trip Thursday night at Cleveland State
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter A harsh lesson delivered last March should prevent Northern Kentucky University from overlooking Cleveland State…
Budget Director Chilton sends letter to legislators on critical budget items that need attention now
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are in recess until Feb. 5, but State Budget Director John Chilton sent…
Rural colleges make big changes to stay afloat; ‘What’s a university without a history major?’
The Rural Blog Many public universities in smaller towns are in crisis mode as enrollment and state funding continue to…
City of Covington awarded $1.37 million grant to target lead-based paint eradication in older homes
The City of Covington has won a $1.374 million grant that will fund a program later this year to protect…
28 new school resource centers granted additional funding, including some in Boone, Walton-Verona
More than 33,000 Kentucky students now have access to supplemental services at school thanks to the recent opening of 28…
New officers approved to Lead OKI Board; Knochelmann named president, Moore is first VP
The Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI) Board of Directors approved the appointment of new officers to lead the transportation…
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance offers free income tax preparation in Newport, Florence, Grant county
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service is a partnership with the Internal Revenue Service, United Way of Greater Cincinnati, and Brighton…
Wil Schroder: Reporting on happenings in first week of 153rd Kentucky General Assembly
The 153rd regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly convened last week with more than 150 profiled bills awaiting consideration….