Kenton County School District celebrates bright spots in annual school report card data for 2020-2021
The 2020-2021 School Report Card has been released for the Kenton County School District. Each year, Kentucky schools publish School…
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RPK announces chairs, vice-chairs and members-at-large for for state’s six congressional districts
The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) has announced the newest congressional district chairs, vice-chairs and members-at-large, coming on the heels…
Jim Vogt: Over 100 Kentucky faith leaders support carbon pricing to curb climate change
As the proposed reconciliation package is debated by Democrats in Congress, those of us concerned about climate change hope that…
Jamie Vaught: Giving up Miss Kentucky crown after two-year reign a bittersweet moment for Alex Francke
Alex Francke recently has just given up her “Miss Kentucky” crown that she held for two years. Not surprisingly, it…
Wotherspoon takes medalist honors in Region 7 boys golf tournament for third consecutive year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Cooper senior Rylan Wotherspoon shot the low score in the Region 7 boys golf…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, Physicians commit $400k to address food insecurity in region over next four years
St. Elizabeth Healthcare and St. Elizabeth Physicians have committed to donating $400,000 over the next four years to address food…
Making no excuses, Stoops says emphasis on eliminating fumbles, turnovers for Wildcats
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops is making no excuses regarding his team’s 11 turnovers through…
Boone, Kenton and Campbell reach 60% vaccine milestone; Beshear touts boosters for those eligible
Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties are among 11 Kentucky counties that have reached the milestone of at least 60% of…
Ford Motor Company, SK Innovation announce largest economic project in history of state
Gov. Andy Beshear, Ford Motor Company and SK Innovation announced the single largest economic development project in the history of…
Covington schools solar energy project with Performance Services results in terrific cost savings
Since completing its energy savings project three years ago, Covington Independent Public Schools has saved over $818,000 in utility costs….
Newport, COV project among ten statewide to receive Certified Local Government Program funding
Ten projects in eight communities were recently awarded Kentucky Certified Local Government (CLG) Program grants. These included two grants to…
Reps. Kim Banta, Ed Massey co-sponsor legislation for full state funding of all-day kindergarten
Prefiled legislation cosponsored by Representatives Kim Banta and C. Ed Massey would make state funding for the entire cost of…
Cynthia Villacis of Florence named Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians’ Citizen Doctor of Year
Cynthia Villacis, MD, of Florence, was the recipient of the Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians highest award – Citizen Doctor…
Kentucky by Heart: Author Jesse Stuart wrote prolifically about his Eastern Kentucky upbringing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Sitting high on my list of favorite Kentucky writers is the iconic Jesse Stuart (1906-1984.)…
Cooper golfers post top four scores in Region 7 girls tournament to capture team title once again
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Cooper girls golf team won its second consecutive Region 7 championship by doing…
Constance Alexander: Unique coffin sculpture exhibit pieces together the Davis family puzzle
Stories of tragedy were hushed up in the Davis family. Roy B. Davis, Jr. heard them in whispered fragments from…
To honor life and legacy of late Alice Sparks, a scholarship fund has been established at TMU
A scholarship fund in honor of the late Alice S. Sparks has been established at Thomas More University as a…
Our Rich History: Robert Giroux of Vermont comes to Thomas More College as 8th president
By Dr. Raymond Hebert Thomas More University Part 14 of our series, “Retrospect and Vista II”: Thomas More College/University, 1971-2021….
Homebuiliding rises nationally as lumber prices fall — but supply chain is still shaky
The Rural Blog “Homebuilders in the single-family construction market are feeling better, as lumber prices are way down from sky-high…
National nursing home, assisted living survey shows staffing shortages, concerns about staying open
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long…
KDE to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID test to attend Kentucky Education Summit
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will require individuals attending the 2021 Kentucky Education Summit to present their original COVID-19…
Road report: KYTC District 6 reports conditions, operations for highways; be alert to delays, closures
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 reports the following conditions and/or operations for highways in District Six. Motorists should be aware…