COVID update: Boone, Kenton among counties with 100+ cases; KY total deaths equal city of Ft. Thomas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the number of new cases of COVID-19 rose during the past week, deaths and…
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Former CFO of Kentucky Public Pension Authority files whistleblower lawsuit
The State Journal The former chief financial officer for the Kentucky Public Pension Authority (KPPA) has filed a whistleblower lawsuit…
Mike Tussey: Christmas really is the most wonderful time of year, filled with memories of past good times
In America, the anticipation of Christmas actually begins in earnest with another National Holiday, Thanksgiving Day. A mammoth parade shown…
Kentuckian David Sawyer helped found AmeriCorps, remembered for life of service
By Al Cross The Rural Blog David Sawyer, a Kentucky-grown back-to-the-lander who ran a student-service program at Berea College, helped…
Dan Weber: Gone too soon, Mr. ‘Everyman,’ Tom Browning, a friend and neighbor, all-around good guy
He may have been born in Casper, Wyoming, but Tom Browning, after stints at Le Moyne College in Syracuse and…
Tom Browning, 62, dies suddenly at his home in Union; Hall of Famer pitched Reds only perfect game
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter That he even played baseball – let alone make it the major leagues is amazing….
Kentucky on track for worst flu season in 10 years as pediatric deaths from virus reach record highs
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday encouraged Kentuckians to get vaccinated against the flu and reported six new, flu-related pediatric deaths,…
AAA: Nearly 1 of every 3 Kentuckians will be traveling by land, air, or sea this holiday season
‘Tis the season to travel, and AAA estimates 112.7 million people will journey 50 miles or more away from home…
Rotary Club of Florence opens its nominations for Teacher of Year in Boone County, deadline Feb. 10
The Rotary Club of Florence has opened its nominations for the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. The nomination form is…
Governor plans to reform Dept. of Juvenile Justice to fix gaps in system that has been in place 20+ years
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans last week to reform Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ),…
Better check twice before allowing children to download Santa and Christmas themed apps
There are countless holiday-themed apps. Children can video chat with Santa, light digital menorahs and even watch live reindeer feed….
Constance Alexander: Following devastating tornado, entrepreneur gets down to business… again
When a tornado tore through Mayfield last December 10, the world turned upside down for Jana Duffy, owner of the…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering once again this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard,…
Horizon Community Funds announces 2023 grant cycle; $90,000 in funds to be awarded in Summer ’23
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky will award $90,000 from its Community Impact Fund in 2023 and is seeking letters of intent beginning…
Prep Sports Notebook: Notre Dame girls remain unbeaten with semifinal win in basketball tournament
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Notre Dame remained the only undefeated girls basketball team in Northern Kentucky with a…
Matt’s Take: Bengals 2nd-half rally, positives and negatives, Reds update, and sports betting to Ohio
Bengals 2nd-Half Rally The Bengals and Buccaneers game was certainly a roller coaster of emotions. After being down 17-3 on…
Our Rich History: The Catholic identity of a Diocesan College — a historical perspective
By Tom Ward Special to NKyTribune Part 76 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021 At…
Road report: KYTC cites work being done on region’s highways this week; beware closings, delays
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports on the following conditions and/or operations for highways in the region and urges…
Foundation for a Healthy KY sharpens ’23-’27 focus with strategic plan: focus on access, children’s health
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky adopted a new, five-year strategic plan that will launch on January 1, 2023. Following…
NKU graduates more than 1300 graduates at 50th Annual Commencement; graduates now total 77,000
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 1,300 graduates with family and friends looking on at the 50th Annual Commencement exercises…
Kentucky Supreme Court rules to protect state’s manufacturing sales tax exemption
The Kentucky Supreme Court has ruled to protect an important manufacturing sales tax exemption from becoming hollowed out in an…
Honor Flight Tri-State presented with $43,000 check from proceeds of Honor Run Half Marathon
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Scott Spicher, Executive Director of Honor Run Half Marathon, which is held every year…