Council on Postsecondary Education gets $2.1m Brown Foundation grant to close outcome gaps
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education announced Tuesday it has received a $2.1 million grant…
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Kentucky’s legendary ‘Cocaine Bear’ story to be subject of new movie directed by Elizabeth Banks
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky A new movie will dive into the fascinating true story of a legendary Kentucky bear….
Second event in NKY Young Professionals new development series, ‘Leading Well,’ coming April 15
On Thursday, April 15 Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) will host their second event in a new virtual event series…
Richard Nelson: Most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is now in the hands of the Kentucky Senate
The most consequential pro-life bill in my lifetime is being considered by the Kentucky State Senate. What’s fascinating about HB…
Boy Scouts Camp Michaels gets grant for Eagle Leadership Lodge from Horizon, Verst and Butler
Two donors with funds at Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky have joined together to cause a major permanent improvement…
Gov. Beshear signs 10 bills focused on ‘well-being’ of Kyians, vetoes three bills ‘not in best interests’
Gov. Andy Beshear signed 10 bills that “prioritize the well-being and safety of all Kentuckians, with a special focus on…
Covington commission votes 4-1 to help finance 303 Court St. development; Code of Ordinances approved
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter In the early 1970s, the property at 303 Court St. was built with the partnership…
Governor reports 893 new COVID cases, 11 deaths, 2.93% positivity; vaccine sites open — get yours now
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentucky once again broke a weekly vaccination record with 198,447 new Kentuckians receiving a #ShotOfHope during…
No. 4 Westmont (Calif.) captures NAIA national title with 72-61 triumph over No. 1 Thomas More
NKyTribune staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Iyree Jarrett and Stefanie Berberabe combined for 46 points as No. 4 Westmont (Calif.)…
Simon Kenton advances to 8th Region semifinals; Scott’s season ends in 10th Region playoffs
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton advanced to the semifinals of the 8th Region boys basketball tournament for…
Governor signs 13 bills — one caps cost of insulin — and vetoes 5 others
Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 95 (HB 95), protecting the health and lives of Kentuckians with diabetes by capping…
NKU debuts contemporary ceramics exhibitions for ‘Rivers Connect,’ more through April 2
Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts (SOTA) is bringing ceramic exhibitions to its Main Gallery in the Fine Arts…
Karen Cheser, retiring from Fort Thomas schools, named superintendent of schools in Durango, Colo.
The Durango (Colo.) Herald has reported that Karen Cheser, who has announced her resignation as Fort Thomas Independent Schools effective…
NKY Water District gets low rate on $25m in bond anticipation notes for infrastructure improvements
Northern Kentucky Water District will save ratepayers money by receiving a record low interest rate on borrowing that will be…
No. 1 Thomas More advances to NAIA national title game with 65-62 win over Morningside on Monday
NKyTribune staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The journey to a fourth national championship continued for Thomas More on Monday night,…
Dale Toney: A ‘wake up call’ for diabetes — talk to your doctor about prevention and treatment
An estimated 88 million Americans have prediabetes, and just over 1 in 10 have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes….
Kentucky by Heart: New book provides look at life of Rowan County’s first female school superintendent
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist One might not expect a San Francisco resident would have any serious understanding of life…
Beshear reports 294 cases, 11 deaths, positivity lowest since 2020; get vaccinated (1,186,000 have)
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s lowest positivity rate since last July 3 and updated Kentuckians on COVID-19 vaccinations. “We’ve…
COVID meant a year of upheaval in high school sports — and it isn’t behind us yet
By Chad Hensley NKyTribune reporter The one-year anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic has come and gone. While…
From eyesore to definitely NOT eyesore: Tom Covert bought sad house from Covington, made it a home
When Tom Covert bought 1118 Lee St. from the City of Covington in late 2019, the three-room “shotgun” house in…
St. Henry ends CovCath reign of dominance in 9th Region Tournament with 61-60 victory on Monday
NKyTribune staff Covington Catholic’s reign of dominance in the 9th Region Tournament ended Monday night as St. Henry pulled out…
KDE reaches $350,000 settlement with ACT after students’ personal information was shared
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Education has reached a $350,000 settlement with ACT after it was…