U.S. Senate passes Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on broad bipartisan vote, 69-30
The U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on a broad bipartisan vote of 69-30 Tuesday. It moves…
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State sees 43% increase in COVID cases in just one week; Kenton now in red zone; protests at St. E.
The state reported 2,500 new COVID cases Tuesday, seven deaths, and a positivity rate growing to 11.05%. Boone County reported…
Concerns about COVID delta variant drive gas prices to highest of year, Kentucky up five cents on week
Crude oil prices dropped below $70 a barrel at the end of last week in reaction to concerns about the…
General Fund receipts increase more than eight percent in July; Road Fund shows slight increase
State Budget Director John Hicks has announced Kentucky’s General Fund receipts for July, the first month of Fiscal Year 2022…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
Gordon Snyder receives Bethany Beacon Award from Bethany House for his volunteer leadership
Gordon Snyder of Commonwealth Hotel Collection, has received the 2021 Bethany House Beacon Award. Thirty years ago, under Gordy’s leadership,…
Attorney general, KHEAA warning Kyians of new threat of scams involving student loan applications
Officials are alerting Kentucky consumers about an identity theft scam involving student loan and financial aid applications. The Kentucky Attorney…
Beshear urges broadband providers to submit proposals for expansion of internet around the state
Gov. Andy Beshear called upon broadband providers to complete their applications and submit proposals that support the state’s expansion of…
Walton-Verona football program, head coach could both reach century mark in wins this season
By Matthew Dietz NKyTribune sports reporter The Walton-Verona football program enters the 2021 season with an overall record of 99-56…
Boone County’s Josh Quinn named chair of meetNKY board; Emily Wolff and Bimal Patel are new members
Josh Quinn, a principal at Boone County Distilling, has been appointed chair of the board of directors of meetNKY, Northern…
Save the date for ‘Boom on the Bridge’ for Sept. 6 fireworks, fundraiser for Purple People Bridge
The Newport Southbank Bridge Company advises saving the date — Sunday, September 6 — for Boom on the Bridge. They’ll…
Sen. McConnell announces $6m to help combat opioid epidemic; NKU receives $1m
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced that six Kentucky substance abuse treatment programs in high-risk rural communities received $1 million…
State reaches half-million mark for COVID-19 cases; number of Kyians in hospital continues to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky has now reached the half-million mark in COVID-19 cases, according to information released by…
Supreme Court issues order encouraging wearing masks in judicial centers, courthouses
The Supreme Court of Kentucky issued an order encouraging anyone entering a judicial center, courthouse or other judicial facility to…
Constance Alexander: Stories of dislocation and connection from a ‘Drowned Town’ in western KY
No matter where the characters’ journeys begin in Jayne Moore Waldrop’s Drowned Town, all routes – land and water —…
Registration is now open for Kentucky Education Summit scheduled for Nov. 1-2 in Louisville
By Audrie Lamb Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) opened its registration website for the 2021 Kentucky Education…
Kenton County School District celebrates 100 years of school bus transportation; still seeking drivers
The Kenton County School District’s Transportation Department kicked off the 2021-22 school year by celebrating 100 years of serving students…
Kentucky by Heart: John Marshall Harlan, Kentuckian and jurist, driven by desire to do the right thing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Some individuals revel in the opportunity to be the fly in the ointment, the one…
Our Rich History: Committee One, long-range planning, the ill-fated Venture Program, 1970-1973
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 8 of our series: “Retrospect and Vista II: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021”…
Kentucky Chamber says ‘Covid Stops Here’ and will recognize employers for vaccination efforts
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky Kentucky businesses that have achieved widespread vaccination among staff can earn a new designation from…
There’s still time to get lost in a good book; here are some titles University of Kentucky faculty are reading
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Before you know it, summer will be coming to a close. But there’s still…
Lyn Hacker: ‘Family cemeteries’ have a uniqueness in Appalachia, represent a special commitment to family
To those who travel down the Hal Rogers Parkway in southeast Kentucky, one of the most interesting sights you’ll come…