City Briefs: Florence site plan, Erlanger acquires property, Boone zoning issues, Ft. Wright speeding
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Florence city council passed the second reading of an ordinance approving a concept…
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The Rural Blog: New way of assessing food healthy vs. unhealthy could improve diets, but cut profits
What does ultra-processed food sound like? It sounds like the polyglycerol polyricinoleate in Hershey’s chocolate or the tripotassium phosphate in…
KDE celebrates 103 new board certified teachers, the nation’s 10th-largest class, during pinning ceremony
Kentucky recognized 103 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) during a Thursday ceremony. Kentucky…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: A winter migrant, the white-crowned sparrow flashes distinctive plumage
Editor’s note: This article is part of an ongoing series on backyard birds. In the scramble for seed at the…
KY seniors push for support for family caregiving, equitable housing and prescription drug costs
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians age 50 and older say increased support for family caregivers, affordable housing and…
Master Provision’s Bridges to Blessings coming up — get your tickets here for the Feb. 29 event
Staff report Master Provision’s Bridges to Blessings, presented by Verst Logistics, is getting a revamp. This year will be more…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Unable to guide ‘increasingly sneering’ GOP, McConnell stumbles yet again
For a certified political genius who knows all the levers to pull and bells to ring, the master of the…
Coach John Calipari says 70 percent of Kentucky’s remaining practice time will focus on defense
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky likely won’t be spending the rest of the season working on offensive schemes. Most…
Be prepared for the total solar eclipse coming April 8, know how to view it; expect heavier traffic
Kentucky state and local agencies are preparing for an influx of travelers during the total solar eclipse that will sweep…
First Lady Britainy Beshear encourages Kentuckians to support Saturday’s Shop & Share donation drive
First Lady Britainy Beshear this week invited Kentuckians to participate in the annual Shop & Share event this Saturday, Feb….
Economic impact report shows how legislative changes have impacted KY’s bourbon industry
Spurred by a decade of legislative changes to Kentucky’s alcohol laws, the Commonwealth’s Bourbon industry now provides more jobs, generates…
Covington to hold public hearing February 15 to gather input on use of federal grant money
Covington will hold a public hearing next week to ask residents how it should spend a few million dollars it…
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, here are tips to keep your child’s smile sparkling
Dr. Cristina Perez University of Kentucky Children’s dental health is important all year long. February is recognized as National Children’s…
Economic impact study outlines affect of KCTCS programs on Kentuckians and state’s economy
An independent economic impact study was released Wednesday outlining the transformative affects the Kentucky Community and Technical College System –…
Stateline: Desperate for affordable housing, some cities sweeten tax breaks for developers
By Robbie Sequeira Stateline Last month, city council members in Fort Worth, Texas, decided developers that received massive tax breaks…
Aviatra Accelerators launches Master Class series to help women entrepreneurs grow their business
Aviatra Accelerators, a non-profit accelerator devoted to empowering women entrepreneurs through education, connections, and resources, announces the launch of their…
Opinion – Kelly Taulbee: Some investments pay for themselves; Medicaid, child care help Kyians thrive
It’s that time of every-other-year again: Kentucky’s General Assembly is working on the state’s budget. Advocates, policy analysts, lobbyists and…
Prep Sports Report: Walton-Verona boys join list of top-seeded teams for district basketball tournaments
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona pulled out a close win at Grant County, 73-70, on Wednesday to clinch…
Shorthanded Wildcats reach century mark in Nashville, blast Commodores 109-77
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky didn’t have its full roster intact at Vanderbilt on Tuesday night but it didn’t…
Toyota plans $1.3 billion investment to bring new three row battery electric SUV production to KY
Toyota on Tuesday announced a $1.3 billion investment at its flagship Kentucky facility for future electrification efforts including assembly of…
Covington commission considering resolution on Port Authority, says negotiations continue
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When it comes to the Northern Kentucky Port Authority, the city is not mincing words….
Mike Tussey: Legendary broadcaster and Hall of Famer Jim LaBarbara started in 1959, keeps going
One of the most renowned and revered broadcasters of our time is still going strong. You know him as “The…