In-person unemployment appointments open for April 15 start after being closed for three-plus years
Gov. Andy Beshear and Labor Cabinet Secretary Larry L. Roberts announced today that in-person unemployment insurance (UI) services will open…
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NKU officials pledge full investigation of white nationalist graffiti spray-painted on ‘Housing Rock’
Northern Kentucky University has once again experienced vandalism in the form of racist graffiti spray painted on the large ‘Housing…
With spring gardening upon us, consider adding native plants to your garden and landscaping
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky Did you know you can help Kentucky’s ecosystem by adding native plants to your garden…
Governor reports 344 new COVID cases, 7 deaths, 2.89% positivity; get vaccine now — racing variants
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 344 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths, and a 2.89% positivity rate on Monday. “If you haven’t…
Country music star Sturgill Simpson creates flood relief fundraiser for Eastern Kentucky
By Hayley Robb Building Kentucky When the flooding first hit Eastern Kentucky last month, many people donated money, clothes, food…
Brossart (21-5) meets Bowling Green (18-10) in opening round of girls Sweet 16 in Lexington
NKyTribune staff After capturing the 10th Region championship last week in Winchester, Bishop Brossart visits Lexington on Wednesday for the…
GET OUT THE VAX: Regional campaign aims to vaccinate 80% of those eligible by the 4th of July
Regional businesses, community partners and health leaders from both sides of the river are gathering at Smale Riverfront Park today…
Constance Alexander: Smithsonian exhibition and civic engagement are cures for what ails us
Outside, the sun is bright. Tulips and daffodils bow and flutter in a gentle spring breeze. It would be a…
Advocates launch campaign for Child Abuse Prevention Month: ‘Are They Good for Your Kids?’
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today April is Child Abuse Prevention Month in Kentucky and Attorney General Daniel Cameron joined with…
Brian Robinson, once Highlands principal, returns to Fort Thomas Independent Schools as superintendent
Brian Robinson, 45, who once served as principal of Highlands High School, is returning t the Fort Thomas Independent School…
Kentucky by Heart: Many of Kentucky’s libraries have separate rooms dedicated to state’s history
Editor’s Note: This is the second in a two-part column on Kentucky collections in the state’s local libraries. By Steve…
Gasoline demand continues to grow as pump prices fluctuate; KY sees four cent increase on the week
The laws of supply and demand continue to be the story behind fluctuating gas prices across the country, including Kentucky….
NKY Community Action Commission extends enrollment period for home energy assistance
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission has extended the enrollment period for the Crisis Component of the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance…
Gov. Beshear says Kentucky ‘no longer on decline’ in COVID cases — we’ve hit a plateau; get vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky ended a 12-week streak period of steady declines in new cases of COVID-19 last…
Behringer-Crawford’s NKY History Hour presents The Women of Dinsmore Homestead, Weds., 6:30 p.m.
The Dinsmore farm in Boone County was worked primarily by men, but it is the stories of the women who…
Navigation lighting project closes one lane on Clay Wade Bailey Bridge from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. until April 9
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 6 Office advises motorists that a navigation lighting project is taking place on various…
Dixie Heights takes 22-game winning streak into state tournament, meets Russell on Thursday night
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Joel Steczynski chuckled when asked about the key to the 22-game winning streak his…
Experts discuss the importance of touch as more get vaccinated and opportunities to reconnect increase
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News After a year of pandemic-forced isolation, when the simple act of touching became dangerous…
Re-opening of Piper’s Ice Cream Bar in Mainstrasse is Friday — new frozen treats, adult beverages, more
Piper’s Café in Mainstrasse will be reopening as Piper’s Ice Cream Bar, offering a new menu that includes alcoholic beverages…
Lexington triplets, now grown, credit Girl Scouts experience for shaping their lives
By Kim Kobersmith Special to NKyTribune Triplets Nora Denning, Anna Overmann and Jeanna Panella have more than fond memories of…
City of Covington says combined trash, storm water bill is in the mail, due April 30
Covington’s Finance Department is mailing a bill to residents today that combines annual fees related to trash collection and storm…
Our Rich History: Newport once had the region’s healthiest water supply — and led to its growth
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Part 67 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” “Water, water…