Commentary: ‘When Texas freezes over’; Arctic conditions in U.S. show climate change is here
By Vasudha Deshpande and Mark Reynolds Citizens’ Climate Lobby Sometimes it seems like certain politicians won’t support climate action until…
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Billy Reed: March madness indeed; pushing for last place in the NCAA pool — how about you?
It’s hardly a surprise that the madness this March is wilder than ever. The season was screwed up badly by…
Community rallies around Oriental Wok’s Mike Wong family, providing support in face of violent threats
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor When the Mike Wong family — of Oriental Wok fame — put out the word…
Legislators will be back March 29-30 for the final days of the session — and there are bills in play
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers returned home for a 10-day recess and will return to Frankfort March 29-30…
Erlanger Mayor Jessica Fette has big plans for the city — tax breaks, park updates
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter This part of an occasional series about the Mayors of NKY cities Erlanger Mayor Jessica…
Top-ranked Thomas More moves on to NAIA national semifinals with 72-47 win over Dakota State
NKyTribune staff SIOUX CITY, Iowa — Balanced scoring and stingy defense keyed Thomas More’s 72-47 victory over Dakota State (S.D.)…
CovCath, St. Henry to square off in 9th Region Tournament opener on Monday night at Holmes
NKyTribune staff The opening round of the 9th Region Tournament will feature two of the top three teams in the…
Al Smith, noted Kentucky journalist and long-time KET ‘Comment’ host, dies at 94 at his Florida home
The Rural Blog Albert Perrine “Al” Smith, Jr., a noted Kentucky journalist, public citizen and co-founder of the Institute for Rural…
‘New normal’ for Point/Arc leads to creativity and a Love the Cov fundraiser for Zembrodt center
Tough times lead to creativity. Thank-you, pandemic. COVID-19 created a new lifestyle – the so-called, New Normal. And that’s exactly…
Turfway Racing and Gaming state-of-art facility another step closer to reality; dignitaries break ground
Staff report A new, revitalized venue at Turfway Park is another step closer to reality as Churchill Downs Inc. broke…
The Week at the Capitol: Budget approved (protects road fund), and a round up of some other legislation
The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget…
Chris McDaniel: Busy session throughout as legislature overrode vetoes, forged budget — and more
Every session of the General Assembly has a certain amount of ebb and flow throughout its course. I can say…
Thomas More University’s Institute for Religious Liberty to feature Paul Gaston April 15
On Thursday, April 15 at 7 p.m., the Thomas More University Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III ’67 Institute for Religious…
Special vaccination event in Eastside COV a reminder of panemic’s toll: ‘I lost my son . . .my only child’
Some 275 people were given the COVID-19 vaccine at an event the City of Covington and its partners organized in…
State road crews to begin treating noxious weeds along state roadways, drivers urged to use caution
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews will begin treating for noxious and nuisance weeds throughout the state this month. The treatments aid…
Beshear reports 731 new COVID cases, 25 deaths, 3.4% positivity; mask up, get vaccinated
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 731 new COVID-19 cases in Kentucky, 25 deaths and a positivity rate of 3.40%. “With now…
Flynn nets 19 points, Dixie Heights upsets St. Henry to win 34th District Tournament championship
NKyTribune staff Make that three 20-win teams that will be competing in next week’s 9th Region Tournament. Dixie Heights joined…
No. 1 Thomas More (27-1) prepares for talented Dakota State (27-3) in NAIA national quarterfinals
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor For those who assumed No. 1 Thomas More would meet unbeaten Sterling (Kan.) in…
Jim Waters: House Bill 249 amounts to slimy fat in a slippery pot, a testament to corporate cronyism
Imagine the uproar if, during the final days of a Kentucky General Assembly session, political leaders attempted to dishonestly and…
NKY native, Broadway star Angie Schworer, to star in new virtual musical, Electric Island, to benefit charity
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Native Kentuckian Broadway star Angie Schworer is starring in a new virtual musical, Electric Island,…
Gateway offering first paramedic-to-registered nurse program in region, application opens April 1
Gateway Community & Technical College created the first paramedic-to-registered nurse (RN) program in the region. The new program creates a…
Beshear says vaccines open to 50-and-older, opens more sites; reports 785 cases, catch-up death count
Gov. Andy Beshear announced all Kentuckian 50 and older can sign up for COVID-19 vaccination appointments on or after March…