U.S. News briefs: Remember Mike Gartner?, CDC says stay off cruises, fan favorite Betty White dies at 99
Remember Mike Gartner? Michael Gartner, the distinguished editor, publisher and columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner, who was editor of the…
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Covington Partners seeking to pair caring adults with students for Mentoring Program that changes lives
By Covington Partners January marks the 21st annual National Mentoring Month, a campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to…
Legislation capping monthly cost of insulin takes effect today; cost capped at $30 for 30-day supply
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation passed during the 2021 Kentucky General assembly to cap the monthly cost of insulin…
Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame memorial for Kenton honorees established at Government Center
The Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame (KVHOF) established a Veterans Memorial at the Kenton County Government Center. This monument honors…
Prep Sports Notebook: Junior guards lead Conner boys basketball team to holiday tournament title
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Conner boys basketball team won three games at a holiday tournament in Louisville…
With Omicron variant spreading exponentially, experts warn more effective masks are required
“With another coronavirus variant racing across the U.S., once again health authorities are urging people to mask up indoors. Yes,…
Bill Straub: Let’s try to put our understanding around this — ‘legal’ voting is somehow a problem
Sen. Rand Paul is renowned for expressing some, well, shall we politely say, unorthodox views during his time on the…
Kentucky House Republicans introduce redistricting plan, based on new census figures; ‘a difficult process’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky House Republicans on Thursday released the redistricting plan for their chamber, based on population…
City of Dayton to launch updated, expanded website in early ’22; look for full user-friendly redesign
The City of Dayton has updated its website, which make its debut in January 2022. Over the past four months,…
NKyTribune’s NewsMatch campaign ends at midnight; double your contribution, support local news
The opportunity to have your contribution to the NKyTribune DOUBLED by NewsMatch ends at midnight tonight. Happy New Year to…
NKY native Steve Stevens leaving Kentucky Realtors Association after six years, is ready for next step
A tireless advocate for real estate professionals and increasing homeownership for Kentuckians is departing the state’s leading industry group after…
This weekend in Covington: Plenty to do and most of it involves bidding farewell to ’21 and welcoming ’22
City of Covington As one might imagine, there’s plenty to do this weekend in Covington and most of it involves…
Governor announces that Disaster SNAP benefits approved for Kyians in 14 tornado-impacted counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Disaster SNAP benefits have been approved for Kentuckians who live or work in 14 counties…
Refreshed Brooks locked-in, leads Kentucky to win Wednesday over Missouri in conference opener
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A break away from basketball is all Keion Brooks needed to get back on track….
COVID surge from Omicron now clear in Kentucky: long lines for NKY testing as nation’s cases soar
Staff report COVID testing sites in Northern Kentucky have been inundated, as long lines and wait times reflected the demand….
Historic Roebling Bridge opening in Covington delayed by three weeks for more masonry work
The reopening of the John A. Roebling Bridge between Covington and Cincinnati is being delayed by about three weeks to…
School districts impacted by tornado damage ask for freeze on SEEK funding as their communities rebuild
To continue addressing the real-time needs of school districts affected by the recent tornadoes, Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason E….
ION Center among agencies awarded $2.1million in funding to stop sexual assault, domestic violence
Gov. Andy Beshear and Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey announced more than $2.1 million in grant funding…
NAMI NKY knows the poignant human stories behind mental illness — and offers programs to help
National Alliance on Mental Illness NKY If you had not lived it, you wouldn’t believe Norma’s story. She came to NAMI…
Keeneland January sale adds seven horses — and a season to Gun Runner donated to raise funds for tornado relief efforts
Keeneland has cataloged seven horses – including millionaire and Grade 1 winner Math Wizard – in the latest round of…
PSC approves increase in Duke Energy Kentucky base rates, not as much on gas rates as requested
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Duke Energy Kentucky gets an increase in base rates, but not quite the entire natural…
Governor says KY hospitals can receive up to $1.1billion in increased payments for Medicaid in ’22
Kentucky hospitals that meet federal quality measures can receive up to $1.1 billion in increased payments for Medicaid services next…