Latest state budget report show slight increase in General Fund receipts, decrease in Road Fund
The Office of State Budget Director on Friday reported May’s General Fund receipts rose 0.9 percent compared to May of…
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‘Hepatitis of unknown cause’ reported in 39 states, including six cases under investigation in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Cases of an unusual type of hepatitis that appears to only affect children are being…
COV averts ‘lifeguard crisis’ with last minute hiring blitz; staggered start planned to accomodate training
Covington Parks and Recreation’s “lifeguard crisis” was averted thanks to an 11th-hour marketing and hiring blitz, but training time will…
Aaron Thompson: The time is now for Kentucky to make higher education a priority for all students
In his famous 1961 “moon shot” speech, President John F. Kennedy told Congress, “Now it is time to take longer…
Statewide summer marketing campaign encourages Kentuckians to visit their local farmers’ markets
Kentucky Proud, the state’s official agricultural marketing program, invites all Kentuckians to meet “where the best of Kentucky comes together”…
Looking for places to go, things to see this weekend? Here are a few options for you. . .
By Alexia Dolan NKyTribune intern When the weather does not permit a pool day, local events are the perfect alternative–…
Nominations are now open for Kentucky Art’s Council’s 2022 Governor’s Award in the Arts
The Kentucky Arts Council is accepting nominations through July 15 for the 2022 Governor’s Awards in the Arts. The awards…
Judy Clabes: Let’s talk about the Children’s Home of NKY and Ian Sousis, a 9-year-old boy who died
The tragic death of Ian Jacob Joseph Sousis, 9 years of age, last Saturday is unspeakable, but as a community…
West team makes big plays on offense, defense to win annual high school football all-star game
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Coaching staffs for the annual St. Elizabeth HealthCare East-West Football All-Star Game had just…
Key advisor Rocky Adkins weighs bid for state ag commissioner; a help for Beshear’s re-election?
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Rocky Adkins, a senior advisor to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and former Democratic floor leader…
Clines Crafted Woodworking: A Kentucky startup handmade furniture business and how it happened
By Dan Clines Woodworker For most people, starting a woodworking business can seem like an unrealistic dream because of the…
AHCA survey shows nursing homes still face staffing, economic crisis; six of ten are limiting new patients
As more than 500 long term care professionals gathered on Capitol Hill this week to meet with the nation’s lawmakers,…
Newport Aquarium committed to conservation and making difference in protecting ocean, animals
The Newport Aquarium celebrated the 30th anniversary of World Ocean’s Day this week, while visitors enjoyed a day filled with…
Thomas More University to offer esports in Saints intercollegiate athletics program in the coming year
Thomas More University will launch esports, which joins the Saints intercollegiate athletics programs during the 2022-2023 academic year. The program…
Beechwood Schools partners with Horizon for support of its Learning Reimagined Campaign
Beechwood Independent Schools has opened a nonprofit fund with Horizon Community Funds. This new giving stream will support Beechwood’s Learning…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Upper Green River basin features three of Kentucky’s top fishing lakes
Editor’s Note: This is part two of the fifth article in an occasional series profiling the river basins of Kentucky….
Bill Straub: Despite tired ‘guns-don’t-kill’ and ‘good-guys-with-guns’ narratives, guns remain the problem
Anyone who has ever watched an old episode of “The Untouchables” or the Coen Brothers’ “Miller’s Crossing” (highly recommended) is…
Calipari names Oklahoma’s K.T. Turner to fill vacant assistant position left by departure of Jai Lucas
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky coach John Calipari has filled a vacancy on his coaching staff. Oklahoma associate head…
NKY NAACP to present its Regional Diversity Awards event on Friday at Newport Syndicate
The Northern Kentucky Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), is hosting its annual Regional Diversity Awards…
Modern-day ‘voyageurs’ make stop at Covington riverfront to help dedicate city’s river access point
The opening of the $6.5 million Covington Plaza along the Ohio River in 2021 represented not only a dramatic physical…
Rick Pender’s Oldest Cincinnati is deep dive into our history; did you know buffalo built first roads?
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Covid was quite productive for Rick Pender. And it may very well prove to be…
Tim Grayson named principal of Newport High School, bringing 30 years experience to the job
Tim Grayson – who through his three decades in education has spent time as a teacher, principal and administrator –…