COVID cases hit two-month high; at current vaccine rate, state won’t reach 70 percent until December
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentucky reported 669 new cases of the coronavirus Wednesday, the largest daily number in…
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June unemployment numbers send mixed signals — jobless rate falls, yet fewer report being employed
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2021 unemployment rate was 4.4%, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS). The preliminary…
Al Cross: Rand Paul trends more eccentric, leaving room in the middle
By his own account, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, M.D., is discouraging Kentuckians from getting vaccinated against the coronavirus. He wrote…
Northern Kentuckians can get free training through new Code Kentucky software development program
Northern Kentuckians have a new pathway into the booming technology sector: Code Kentucky. This new software development training program, funded…
Tyson Foods recalling some ready-to-eat chicken products, citing possible listeria contamination
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Tyson Foods, Inc., has expanded a nationwide recall of nearly 9 million pounds of ready-to-eat…
Newport Central Catholic names Jake Luhn as new head coach of boys basketball program
Jake Luhn, a former college basketball assistant coach, is the new head coach of the Newport Central Catholic boys basketball…
Lens manufacturer Zeiss Vision Care celebrates ribbon cutting on new U.S. headquarters in Hebron
Eyeglass lens producer Zeiss Vision Care capped off a multi-year, $20 million construction project Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at…
Kentucky coronavirus cases are nearly double what they were two weeks ago; vaccinations down by half
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The coronavirus is coming back in Kentucky. The state reported 470 new cases Tuesday,…
Chamber, Tri-ED execs speak up for diversity, equity, inclusion as region struggles to fill job vacancies
By Brent Cooper and Lee Crume The COVID-19 pandemic itself is now thankfully behind us for the most part. Its…
Ft. Thomas Corvette Club Car Show is back in person this summer, benefits Wood Hudson Cancer Center, August 14
Mark your calendars for the 20th Ft. Thomas Corvette Club Car Show Saturday, August 14, rain or shine, at Hofbrauhaus…
Campbell County Public Library’s Art After Hours returns July 30 with live music, food, art and more
Campbell County Public Library is bringing 13 regional artists to its Carrico/Fort Thomas Branch for Art After Hours, an evening…
New data show impact of COVID-19 pandemic on substance abuse from local and national perspective
In early 2020, partners in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati could show progress in their efforts to fight the region’s…
Two NKU students, Katelyn Clough and Emma Foster, receive awards for their work in toxicology
Northern Kentucky University students Katelyn Clough and Emma Foster have received prominent recognitions from the Society of Toxicology. Clough and…
Florence Rotary Club seeking nominations for 2021 Citizen of the Year; nomination deadline July 19
The Rotary Club of Florence is seeking nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award. Candidates for Citizen of…
Prep Sports Notebook: Injury dropped high school baseball player from prospects list before MLB draft
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Travis Smith was not among the high school players selected in this week’s Major…
Appalachian Voices report shows region needs billions to clean up abandoned coal mines
A new report found that it will cost Appalachian states billions to clean up abandoned coal mines, much more than…
Bill Straub: McConnell urges vaccinations against COVID, is ‘perplexed’ they are falling below expectations
Mitch McConnell admits to being “perplexed.” Let’s see if we can straighten things out for him. The Senate Republican leader…
Hazard alert notice issued due to rise in work-related pedestrian fatalities in Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A rise in work-related pedestrian fatalities has prompted the Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance…
Secretary of State Michael Adams shares positive election experiences with congressional committee
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Secretary of State Michael Adams testified virtually this week before the U.S. House Committee on…
Covington votes to accept Purdue Pharma settlement plan; another change order for levee landslide
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners agreed Tuesday to approve an order to allow the city to accept opioid…
Kentucky Community Action Agencies accepting applications for LIHEAP Summer Cooling Program
Community Action Agencies across Kentucky are accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Cooling Program. The…
Bishop Roger J. Foys resigns from Diocese of Covington; Father John Iffert named Bishop-elect
After 19 years of service to the Diocese of Covington, Bishop Roger J. Foys has announced his resignation. Pope Francis…