Nicholas Brake: Investment in schools, infrastructure correlate to Kentucky’s economic competitiveness
The topic of political discourse over the past few weeks is the president’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan. As with…
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Prep Sports Notebook: Marie Kiefer, Sam Vinson selected for Kentucky All-Stars basketball teams
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The leading scorers on two local teams that won region championships were selected to…
Kentucky colleges plan for in-person 2021 graduation ceremonies, after pandemic cancellations last year
By Nichole Childress Building Kentucky The COVID-19 pandemic caused most universities to cancel their 2020 graduation ceremonies or move them…
Beshear reports 489 cases, 22 deaths, 3.21% positivity — wants more young people vaccinated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the number of new cases of COVID-19 as well as Kentucky’s positivity rate declined…
The River: Riverboats are coming back like fresh Spring blossoms; still waiting to Save the QUEEN
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Commentary: In wake of Derek Chauvin trial and George Floyd’s death, all grieve — we must do better
April 20 is a day that never should have had to come to pass and did so because a murder…
NKU hosting inaugural Experiential Learning Week to showcase hands-on learning — open to community
Northern Kentucky University hosts its inaugural Experiential Learning Week to showcase students’ hands-on learning experiences with study abroad, internships, research and…
So you’ve been vaccinated, here’s all you need to know about your white CDC vaccination card
What are you supposed to do with that white vaccination card you get after receiving a coronavirus vaccine? Should you…
Watch the Derby, enjoy festivities at Run for the Roses Saturday at Newport on the Levee
On Saturday, May 1, experience the greatest two minutes in sports at Newport on the Levee’s second annual “Run for…
Ky. had third-highest percentage rise in overdose deaths in 2020; spike followed start of pandemic
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky rose 50 percent in 2020, the third-highest rate of…
Billy Reed: Finally, as the angels smiled, I picked up the credentials for my 53rd Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE – On a gray morning that was cold and drizzly, my son-in-law and I pulled into the parking lot…
Highlands boys swimming, Simon Kenton girls archery place second in statewide competition
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter The Highlands boys swimming team and Simon Kenton girls archery team placed second in…
Beshear reports 607 new COVID cases, 5 deaths, 3.26% positivity; says 1,708,318 Kyians vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Friday that 1,708,318 Kentuckians have received at least their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine….
Keeneland ends Springs Meet with limited number of fans permitted and 7.55% increase in wagering
Keeneland closed its 2021 Spring Meet Friday, which featured the return of a limited number of fans to the track,…
Florence Y’alls and Lexington Legends resurrect the Battle of the Bourbon Trail in May
The Battle of the Bourbon Trail will be resurrected as the Florence Yalls and Lexington Legends have set exhibition games…
Georges Benjamin: If we want to rebuild public health stronger, out planet can no longer be sidelined
The COVID-19 pandemic brought our public health infrastructure to its knees. As we enter a slow period of recovery, now…
Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice graduates 28 basic training recruits in Class 515
Gov. Andy Beshear joined the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training (DOCJT) at the first in-person basic training academy graduation…
Gov. Beshear announces $23 million committed for highway safety near schools in 44 counties
Gov. Andy Beshear announced plans to invest $23 million to improve highway safety near public schools, protecting students, educators and…
On National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Kentuckians can take action to save lives
Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) are reminding Kentuckians to participate in the DEA’s…
Mike Mangeot, 83, dies peacefully at home under hospice care; founder of Century Constuction
Michael David (Mike) Mangeot, 83, died peacefully at home under hospice care on April 19. Mangeot was a well-known Northern…
BCM presents NKY History Hour: Old Latonia, America’s Most Beautiful Race Course
One of the top sites for horse racing in the country, Latonia Race Track welcomed more that 100,000 cheering fans…
NKU’s School of the Arts presentation of ‘Elegies: A Song Cycle” is underway through April 26
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts presents Elegies: A Song Cycle by William Finn, continuing the 2020-21 Theatre +…