Over 200 get COVID vaccine at state Capitol Wed.; provides added from breakthrough variants
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A COVID-19 vaccine booster event at the state Capitol on Wednesday drew more than 200…
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NewsMakers 2021: Tri-ED’s Lee Crume has a plan and a vision — loves where he is and where we can go
This is the 4th in a 5-part series honoring The NKyTribune’s NewsMakers 2021 By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Lee Crume…
Union commission approves zoning change for Union Promenade, a 61.8 acre project in heart of city
Union Promenade, a strategic mixed-use project, involving a 61.8 acre site in the heart of Union has been approved by…
NKY Chamber offering free webinar for employers on complex issues of COVID-related vaccine mandates
The NKY Chamber will offer a free virtual webinar and Q&A to help employers understand the complicated aspects of the…
‘RIPPLE’ effect realized in Covington’s Lewisburg neighborhood two years after inaugural grant
Fresh blacktop gave an alley a smoother surface. Sidewalks were rebuilt along the main drag. And private investors purchased buildings…
NKY’s Hunter Eudy graduates from Kentucky Special Olympics leadership program — and finds his voice
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Hunter Eudy has participated in Kentucky Special Olympics since he was 13, swimming with the…
Kentucky college students encouraged to apply for KDA 2022 summer internship program
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is encouraging Kentucky college students seeking a career in agriculture or government to apply for…
Chris McDaniel: As the holiday season approaches, let us not overlook the significance of Veterans Day
The fall season has arrived in the Bluegrass, and families are beginning to turn their attention toward the Thanksgiving holiday….
Three local teams in football district finals missed last year’s playoffs due to pandemic precautions
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Brossart, Holy Cross and Scott were among the Kentucky high school football teams that…
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts have risen 17.6 percent for the year; Road Fund increases 2.7 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks on Wednesday reported October’s General Fund receipts rose 10.5 percent, or $99.7 million over last…
NKY’s NAACP to hold its annual Freedom Fund Gala, ‘Tomorrow is Here,’ on Friday evening
The NKY Branch of NAACP will hold its Freedom Fund Gala, ‘Tomorrow is Here,’ at the Radisson RiverView Hotel Ballroom…
Billy Reed: UK’s Cats get beat as Coach K starts 40th season; hope he can end with championship
I rarely watch a game, any game, in its entirety, especially one that starts at 9:30 p.m., but I watched…
Covington commissioners consider utility assistance, 419 Greenup project, new hires, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Those city residents who’ve had trouble keeping utilities on during COVID could soon receive some…
Blue Devils top Wildcats for second straight year in Champions Classics with 79-71 Tuesday at MSG
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Duke has rarely lost to Kentucky in the Champions Classic and continued its dominance Tuesday…
NewsMakers 2021: TMU President Joseph Chillo brings right values to student-focused mission
This is the third in a five-part series honoring the NKyTribune’s NewsMakers 2020 By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor When Joe…
First Financial opens new banking and community meeting space at Sixth and Madison in Covington
First Financial Bank has announced the opening of the new First Financial Community at Sixth and Madison in downtown Covington,…
NKU partners with Electrada for electric vehicle charging stations on campus to meet growing need
Northern Kentucky University has partnered with Electrada, a Cincinnati-based EV charging solution company, to install electric vehicle charging stations across…
Purple Heart recipient Woodrow Booth’s military items on display at Kenton Library through November
A collection of military items donated by Purple Heart recipient Woodrow W. “Woody” Booth’s will be on display in the…
Jennifer Guiliams: Shots can be frightening for kids, ease your child’s mind with these vaccination tips
Getting a shot can be scary for a child. When children feel scared, they may act differently from how they…
Damon Thayer: Digital connectivity is the fuel that drives Kentucky’s economic engine
Recently, I participated in a virtual forum with Kentucky business and technology leaders to discuss the importance of digital connectivity…
Covington’s Botany Hills neighborhood wins grant for improvement, attention – another ‘RIPPLE’ for city
On the drive along Highway Avenue between Covington and Ludlow, the neighborhood commercial area at Altamont Road passes like a…
USFWS proposes endangered species protection for alligator snapping turtles found in Ky., 13 other states
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list the alligator snapping turtle, which…