Government briefs: Roundup of news from Fort Mitchell, Covington, Taylor Mill, Florence, Boone County
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FORT MICHELL Residents of Grace Court and Grace Avenue came to the regular meeting…
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Spring spike in gas prices, as summer blend switchover sends KY’s average price soaring
With Spring Break in full swing, drivers are paying more at the pump compared to last week. The average price…
Incredible survivors share their stories at special St. Elizabeth support symposium
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter St. Elizabeth Healthcare celebrated its cutting-edge cardiac care at a support symposium recently and…
Keith Taylor: UK Coach Mark Pope’s first season exceeds expectations; big things ahead
INDIANAPOLIS — Kentucky coach Mark Pope’s first assignment when he was hired as coach nearly a year ago was to…
Covington’s Eastside Neighborhood Association to hold Buckets and Bins to promote recycling
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Susan Strating was retired. The operative word here is – was. “I moved to the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Spring Break, group chat, Opening Day, Greenland visit
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Kentucky Republicans override Beshear vetoes, show ‘who makes the laws’ around here
By McKenna Horsley, Sarah Ladd and Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — With most of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes overridden…
KY Supreme Court upholds mother’s conviction in fentanyl-related death of two-year-old son
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced a Ludlow woman convicted of murder after her toddler son ingested her fentanyl will remain…
Cooper may not have had the answer for Great Crossing’s giant shot-blocker but they have one for themselves
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter He’s only 7-feet-1, you can tell yourself. And sure, that’s as tall as or…
Remains identified of U.S. Army pilot killed in WW II as Lt. Joe De Jarnette of Ft.Thomas
Gov. Andy Beshear recognized the sacrifice of an Army pilot from Fort Thomas who was killed during World War II…
Special program at TMU to celebrate Pope John Paul II on 20th anniversary of his death
Thomas More University’s Institute for Religious Liberty will present a special program on Monday in celebration of Pope Saint John…
American Cancer Society objects to passage House Bill 695, which adds work requirement, more reporting for Medicaid recipients
The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) issued a statement saying it was disappointed to see the legislature…
League of Women Voters of Kentucky holds ‘democracy rally’ in state Capitol Rotunda
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky (LWVKY) held The Democracy Principle Rally in the Kentucky Capitol Rotunda on Friday….
St. Vincent de Paul receives grant from Newport Elks Lodge to support Cold Spring Food Pantry
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) is pleased to announce a $1,500 Gratitude Grant from Newport Elks Lodge…
Attorney General’s office announces $19.8M in grants to combat drug epidemic, including NKY entities
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office on Thursday announced more than $19.8 million was awarded to 75 Kentucky organizations to combat…
SparkHaus, DAV partner to create hub to empower veteran entrepreneurs to innovate, succeed
SparkHaus is transforming into more than just a collaborative workspace — it’s about community. And that’s why it is joining…
KYTC working to implement law allowing driver’s permits at age 15; appointments begin April 2
Now that a new state law, House Bill 15, has taken effect allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permits, the…
‘Next level’ defense sustains Cooper’s struggling offense in Sweet 16 opener
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Basketball, at times, can be an exceedingly simple game. As it was…
Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet releases February unemployment rate report
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary February 2025 unemployment rate was 5.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
University of Louisville gets new president in surprise move as board chair says ‘goals changed’
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — The University of Louisville Board of Trustees has parted ways with President Kim Schatzel….
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A spinning rod and reel combination should be top choice for anglers
If an angler could only have just one type of rod and reel, the logical choice would be spinning tackle….
Stephanie Gonzalez found her calling, providing quality care for Point/Arc’s residential homes
By Andy Furman Point/Arc Courtney Planck remembers. “You could tell that God put her where she needed to be that…