Sen. Thayer appointed to Public Pension Oversight Board, responsible for eight retirement systems
Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, has been appointed by Senate President Robert Stivers to the Public Pension Oversight…
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Prichard Committee’s Groundswell Summit at Ignite brought in educators, parents from across the state
By Alexia Dolan NKyTribune intern The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence held its Groundswell Summit on Thursday and Friday, at…
People Working Cooperatively gets grant from Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation for critical home repairs
People Working Cooperatively (PWC), a nonprofit that provides professional, critical home repair, weatherization, and accessibility modification services for low-income homeowners…
Many Kentuckians are under crippling financial stress due to high student loan debt
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Kentuckians collectively owe more than $20 million in student loan debt, and a new…
After 20 years in addiction, son finds recovery thanks to a father’s tough love
Addiction is one of the most difficult things a family can face. It can strain even the closest relationships, like…
Juneteenth 2022 — celebrating holiday many African-Americans recognize as ‘Freedom Day’
The recognition of “Juneteenth” will loom larger in the City of Covington this year, with City offices closed this coming…
AAA: Pump price increases ease as demand dips; average gas price in KY back to $4.75
Since Monday, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline has decreased by a penny to $5.00. According to…
Covington’s innovative Gen Nine Inc. receives one of seven state grants to high-tech KY companies
Seven innovative Kentucky companies — including one in NKY — will receive nearly $900,000 in state matching grants to support…
Jim Fiorelli: There will be another Uvalde next week; fix it
Before 2011, Ohio Senator Rob Portman’s hostility toward gay rights led to hundreds of students at the University of Michigan…
Kenton County orders flags at half-mast to honor former 32-year commissioner Charlie Summe
The Kenton County Fiscal Court voted to fly the County’s flags at half-mast in honor of former Kenton County Commissioner…
Point/Arc to host Amazon Job Fair on June 22 at Zembrodt Education Center — all welcome
The Point/Arc will host The Amazon Job Fair, Wednesday, June 22nd from noon to 4 p.m. In making the announcement,…
First GEAR UP Kentucky summer academy underway at EKU, includes Holmes High School students
The first of two summer academies focused on preparing high schoolers for college success is underway this week at Eastern…
Governor Beshear announces $2.1 million in awards to support vulnerable older Kentuckians
Gov. Andy Beshear announced this week awards totaling over $2.3 million that will support vulnerable older Kentuckians. “Everyone deserves the…
Jamie Vaught: Days of hoping for a successful UK football season are long past as expectations set in
Hope vs. Expectations. During the old days, you’d hope that UK would have some luck and have a winning season…
Kenton Co., NKY Beekeepers to celebrate National Pollinator week with Pollinator Palooza June 20
Kenton County Parks and Recreation and the Northern Kentucky Beekeeper’s Association are celebrating National Pollinator Week with Pollinator Palooza on…
State program delayed to provide poor, old people with food from Farmers Markets
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A state program that provides fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables from Kentucky farmers’ markets…
COV reaches deal on bridge project that includes street, storm water upgrades, fewer buildings lost
Intense negotiation over the last year or so between the City of Covington and Kentucky Transportation officials has yielded an…
NKU’s prestigious Lincoln Awards go to Delores Hargrove-Young, St. Elizabeth Healthcare on June 28
Northern Kentucky University announces that, for the first time since 2019, it will be returning to an in-person ceremony for…
Newport Aquarium’s WAVE Foundation to host annual Putt for Penguins Celebrity Golf Outing
WAVE Foundation, the nonprofit organization at the Newport Aquarium, is hosting the 11th annual David Fulcher’s Putt for Penguins Celebrity…
$162 million in ARPA funding awarded to 360 smaller Kentucky cities, to defray costs due to COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday awards exceeding $162 million for more than 360 smaller cities in Kentucky from the…
A reminder: St. Elizabeth, NKY CAC hosting Juneteenth celebration Saturday, onsite screenings
For the second year in a row, St. Elizabeth Healthcare is teaming up with the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: As hot weather sets in, some of Ky’s best black bass fishing happens after sunset
When hot weather and bright sun settle in for the summer, some of the best fishing for black bass in…