KDE group discusses growing ‘chronic absenteeism’ in schools and how to address it
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Chronic Absenteeism Working Group discussed the issues surrounding attendance and how to get students…
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Easterseals Redwood’s annual ‘Honor Ride’ is family-friendly bike ride to help veterans
Reentering civilian life can be a lonely and difficult time for veterans. Easterseals Redwood will salute and support the heroes…
Opinion – Col Owens: An election like no other in our lifetimes for sure — and still evolving
By any measure, this has been a momentous year. For all Americans. But especially for the political world. And most especially…
Our Rich History: From humble start, Wendy’s became fast-food institution with significant NKY footprint
By Raymond G. Hebert, PhD Special to NKyTribune Part 10 of an occasional series about fast food restaurants. Thanks to…
Gov. Andy Beshear says Biden’s withdrawal best decision for country and Democratic party
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear has weighed in on President Joe Biden’s decision Sunday to drop his…
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign, Kamala Harris vows to win nomination
By Jacob Fischler Kentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday, he said…
Seven undergraduate students get research training at Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory
Staff report Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory’s Undergraduate Research Education Program trained seven students this summer in cancer research. Working…
Kenton Mayors met Saturday to discuss issues — ‘Dixie Fix’ was big topic, medical cannabis another
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter In the regular Kenton Mayors group meeting, Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette brought up the…
New state health laws in effect; Beshear says lack of funding leaves Kratom in limbo
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A number of new state health laws took effect July 15, ranging from measures…
‘Store Fronts to the Forefront’ program, led by Duke Energy, awards grants to 7 businesses
Duke Energy has awarded seven grant recipients $5,000 for year three of Storefronts to the Forefront, a multi-year partnership with…
Father-son duo part of foursome that captures first Point/Arc’s Mike Dyas Golf Classic
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc A father and son were members of the foursome that won the first Mike Dyas…
Opinion – Kristina Synia: I am a Ukrainian who has survived Russian occupation and learned the kindness of Americans
Dear Americans, My name is Kristina Synia I’m 23 years old and I’m Ukrainian, from Kherson. I am woman from…
SEC league media choose Georgia Bulldogs as favorite to win conference; UK places 11th
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Georgia was picked to win the Southeastern Conference title by league media in a poll…
The River: Gathering rosebuds while I may — reflections of a life fully live on the river
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river…
Pickett’s Corner Bike Ministry seeking gently used bikes, donations, and volunteers
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Covington started a new ministry, Pickett’s Corner, in 2023. The new ministry repairs and…
The NKY-Cinci region has a great music scene that’s gained momentum; may ’24 set records
Staff report It’s no secret that the Cincy region has a great music scene, and over the past several years,…
Free software development program offered at Gateway — and in 90 counties across the region
Students at Gateway Community & Technical College can now get academic credit for completing courses through Code:You, a free software…
Government briefs: Meetings in Edgewood, Campbell County, Fort Wright, Covington
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council listened to a resident, Angela Holland who has been to council…
Traffic count season is underway; be aware of setup crews on Kentucky roads
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has announced that traffic count season is underway and wants…
Education Professional Standards Board approves regulatory changes regarding teacher complaints
The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved regulatory changes, following the passage of different bills by the Kentucky General Assembly…
34 counties — including 3 NKY counties — have whooping cough cases, highest since 2016-17
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In about a month, cases of whooping cough in Kentucky increased nearly 82%, indicating…
Joe Heller: A cartoonist’s view of week’s news — Judge Cannon, Trump shooting, it’s WARM
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…