Two new laws creating fees for registering, charging electric and hybrid vehicles will take effect January 1
Under the terms of two state laws that take effect on New Year’s Day, owners of electric vehicles and gasoline-electric…
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Governor appoints Antisemitism Task Force, says ‘We’ll keep fighting against hate’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A task force has been developed to conduct a review of antisemitism in the state,…
Kentucky’s November unemployment report indicates slight increase, stands at 3.7 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary November 2023 unemployment rate was 4.3%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
‘White Christmas’ is a carol all Americans can enjoy; its history has lessons about overcoming sad times
The Rural Blog Dreaming of a White Christmas? Many people do — even 80 years after the song’s debut. With a…
KDFWR received 2023 Wildlife Restoration Award for elk reintroduction in Southeastern Kentucky
The Wildlife Society has honored the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources with its 2023 Wildlife Restoration Award for…
KDFW’s K9 Gambit gets new protective vest thanks to donation from non-profit Vested Interest in K9s
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Law Enforcement’s K9 Gambit has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s views of news — House laws, Colorado, Party driving, Christmas, Happy New Year
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Matt’s Take: Is the AFC North Zac Taylor’s kryptonite?
By Matthew McAdow NKyTribune freelance columnist Before we start, I will say that Zac Taylor is a great person and…
Dale Mueller, Luke Maile among latest group of inductees into LaRosa’s High School Hall of Fame
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Dale Mueller, the coach who led Highlands football teams to 11 state championships and…
A Boone County 321-acre site moves ahead to due diligence stage in 2nd round of shovel-ready program
A site in Boone County is moving ahead to the due diligence stage for review in the second round of…
Development projects in 45 counties move ahead in second round of KY Product Development Initiative
Gov. Andy Beshear this week announced 46 site and building development projects in 45 counties have moved ahead to the…
City of Dayton dedicated new Berry Street Connector project reconnecting city to Ohio River
The City of Dayton dedicated the recently completed Berry Street Connector, a road project more than 10 years in the…
Newport Aquarium’s Scuba Santa surprises with bundle of bouncing baby dwarf seahorses
Scuba Santa made this holiday season extra special for Newport Aquarium with the surprise arrival of 140 dwarf seahorses, including…
Boone County takes first step toward zoning approval McDonald’s at Mt. Zion and Lakeside Dr.
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Boone County Fiscal Court held the first reading of an ordinance that will change…
Final teams announced for X-Squared high school pitch competition plus — includes four NKY high schools
Square1 and St. Xavier High School have selected the teams for their X-Squared High School Pitch Competition Plus on January…
Legislature’s task force on state’s Health and Human Service Delivery Systems has completed its work
Co-chairs Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, Rep. David Mead, R-Stanford, and members of the Kentucky Health and Human Service Delivery System…
KDA working group releases plan to address Kentucky’s shortage of large animal veterinarians
A working group, made up of agriculture industry stakeholders, has presented its plan to ease Kentucky’s large-animal veterinarian shortage. “I’m…
Commentary – Ryan Quarles: Saying farewell, but not goodbye, as the page turns to life’s next chapter
It has been my absolute pleasure to serve as Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner for these past eight years. As I finish…
College Basketball Notebook: Holiday break coming at the right time for NKU, Thomas More hoops
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter The West Coast trips haven’t gotten any easier for the NKU Norse with a…
City of Edgewood dedicates Safe Haven Baby Box, installed in the side of the firehouse
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Edgewood realized a goal being fulfilled on Thursday when a baby…
State preparing to migrate to new system; Kyians to keep license plate when transferring vehicle
Building on the state’s plans to migrate from an outdated vehicle registration database to a modern, more efficient system beginning…
Leadership Kentucky graduated its Class of 2023 which includes three NKyians
Leadership Kentucky graduated its Class of 2023 and participants chose classmate Carlos E. Sanchez to receive the 2023 Lisa Murrell…