Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new record of more than $24 million in 2024
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT – Health industry groups, business organizations and electric utilities helped drive spending on lobbying…
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The River: Another one bites the dust, and another one gone . . . another one gone
The riverboat captain is a storyteller. Captain Don Sanders shares the stories of his long association with the river —…
Navigating Aging: Judith Graham — I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging
By Judith Graham KFF Health News It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I’ve come to appreciate this…
2024 retail sales set records for holiday season, full-year totals; surpasses projections
U.S. Census Bureau data released this week showed that retail sales nationwide during the recent 2024 holiday season reached a…
Government briefs: Meetings in Park Hills, Ft. Mitchell, Kenton, Florence, Covington, Elsmere
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Mayor Kathy Zembrodt announced that the police department was up to full speed…
BCM’s Jan. 28 NKY History Hour to explore impact of region’s women on the home front during Civil War
When war called the men of Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati to the frontlines, it was women who kept their communities…
Joe Heller: Cartoonist’s look at news — MLK, Greeneland, Orange Guy, cold, facts, Uecker
Joe Heller was the editorial cartoonist for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wis., from 1985 until being laid…
Coach Mark Pope, Wildcats suffer first home loss of season in high-scoring showdown with Alabama
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Alabama was the first team to 100 points and it was just enough to hold…
Beechwood battles back behind Sullivan over NewCath for a spot in the All-A finals
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Down 16-2 after a little more than five minutes, Beechwood’s Tigers were staring defeat…
Rondon-led Newport Wildcats roll Ludlow on the way to All-A finals
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They’re back, well part of the way anyway. Back to giving themselves a chance…
Walton-Verona boys dominate the paint to win 8th Region All “A” Classic title for second straight year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Walton-Verona’s height advantage was a major factor during the team’s 60-50 win over Owen…
Todd Kyper works to make Covington Works help underemployed get job-ready skills, access
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Covington Works. And Todd Kyper works to make Covington Works, well, work. Covington Works is…
Lakeside Park council hears from residents, new council member about sidewalk repair inconsistencies
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Newly elected Lakeside Park council member Cassi Schabell had several city residents come to…
Better Blend set to open first Covington location with first-floor cafe inside Sparkhaus
A fast-growing Northern Kentucky brand spearheaded by the 2023 KY Young Entrepreneur of the Year will open its first Covington…
KAM names commission to investigate ways KY can better contribute to nation’s industrial growth
The Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has named a “Blue-Ribbon Commission on Kentucky’s Contributions to America’s Critical Industrial Base” to…
Crystal Wilkinson, Frank X Walker to host writing workshop at General Butler State Park Feb. 7-8
Renowned writers and former Kentucky Poet Laureates Crystal Wilkinson and Frank X Walker will host a New Kentucky Home experience,…
Investigation into rabies death of NKyian ‘largely complete’ after 400-plus people contacted
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Three weeks after the Kentucky Department of Public Health announced a human death from rabies, the department…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture seeking nominees for 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation award
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is inviting Kentuckians to nominate a farmer or forester for the 2025 Kentucky Leopold Conservation…
Gov. Beshear warns of dangerously low temperatures coming; cites six deaths related to weather
Gov. Andy Beshear reported that Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) and the Department for Public Health have confirmed six deaths related…
Latest Child Maltreatment report shows Kentucky’s high rate of victims persists
The latest national Child Maltreatment report from the Children’s Bureau of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows a total…
Kentucky Teens can win prizes for safe driving during KYTC’s Safe Teen Driving Challenge
Team Kentucky is calling on all teen drivers to participate in the Safe Teen Driving Challenge and compete for a…
Brossart sending two teams to state tournament after sweeping 10th Region All “A” Classic championships
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Watching his players lift the championship trophy over their heads was a special moment…