Government briefs: Reports on Park Hills, Lakeside Park, and Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills council began their meeting this week with 6 pieces of legislation,…
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Kentucky 4th in nation for teenagers having babies, though the rates overall are declining slowly
By John McGary WEKU Kentucky has the fourth-highest teenage birth rate in the U.S., according to the latest figures from…
KHEAA reminds borrowers of April 30 deadline to apply for maximum student loan forgiveness
Borrowers who attended school before 2010 may be eligible for federal student loan relief programs, but the deadline is looming…
Work Zone Awareness week begins Monday in advance of construction season across Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As construction season’s orange cones and barrels spring up along Kentucky highways, state officials remind…
Point/Arc to benefit from EmpowerMe Living Night at Great American Ball Park; re-opens Point-Perk
EmpowerMe Living Night at Great American Ball Park is set for Tuesday, April 23 when the Cincinnati Reds host the…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s view of news — Minimum wage, End near, OJ Simpson, Arizona abortion ruling
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
GOP-dominated Kentucky legislature overrides most of Gov. Beshear’s vetoes, including budget line-items
Staff report The Kentucky General Assembly easily overrode several of Governor Andy Beshear’s vetoes, given the Republican supermajority in the…
Southbank Partners announces major investment to begin on Riverfront Commons in summer 2024
Southbank Partners has announced an investment of $2.7 million dollars across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons…
Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye has deep roots in fire service beginning with great-grandfather
When Corey Deye assesses what it means to be named Covington’s new Fire Chief, he points to a historic photograph…
NKY Education Council to honor Jon Draud for ‘lifetime achievement’ at its celebration April 23
Kenton County Commissioner Dr. Jon Draud is set to receive the lifetime achievement award from the Northern Kentucky Education Council…
Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum to host Linden Day event April 27 with free tree givaway
Staff report Linden Grove Cemetery and Arboretum has announced plans for its annual Linden Day celebration of Arbor Day to…
Several state water systems exceed new federal limits for ‘forever chemicals’, must test and correct
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Several Kentucky water systems, mostly on and near the Ohio River, will have to…
Southwest Airlines announces new nonstop service to Nashville and expanded flights to Orlando
Southwest Airlines has announced new nonstop service between Cincinnati/Northern International Airport (CVG) and Nashville International Airport (BNA). The airline is…
KDFWR’s online ‘Struttin’ in the Bluegrass’ returns with spring turkey hunting highlights April 13-17
Turkey hunting enthusiasts can experience the thrill of spring turkey hunting when “Struttin’ in the Bluegrass” returns for its fifth…
St. Vincent de Paul NKY to host ‘Food Fight Against Hunger’ competition to support pantry program
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) has announced its inaugural “Food Fight Against Hunger” initiative to help stock…
Opinion — Ashli Watts: Civic engagement is more important now than ever, let your voice be heard
I love politics. I always have. I remember growing up in the 90s watching presidential debates between Bill Clinton, George…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: New at TMU softball this weekend, honors still coming for top NKy hoopsters
Joining the Thomas More baseball team’s minor league spring stadium with a state-of-the-art complex of its own, the Saints softball…
Mark Pope returns to the ‘pinnacle,’ hired as new men’s basketball coach at University of Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky turned to one of its own to coach the Wildcats. Mark Pope, a former…
Beshear bills signed and vetoed; former UK star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist joins for speech therapy bill
The Governor updated Kentuckians on bills he has acted on recently. Gov. Beshear was joined by former University of Kentucky…
Gov. Andy Beshear unveils 2024 Governor’s Derby Celebration, Kentucky Derby Festival posters
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday joined Lexington artist Ken Burney and Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Matt Gibson during…
Cancer Support Community raising awareness of cancer disparities during Minority Health Month
Cancer doesn’t discriminate, but far too often access to effective care does. During Minority Health Month in April, Cancer Support…
Covington Catholic to kick off 100th-anniversary celebration during Park Hills Memorial Day Parade
Covington Catholic High School has announced plans for the commencement of its 100th-anniversary celebration. The milestone event kicks off with…