Kentucky Downs turf course gets first major renovation since 1990; will be ‘spectacular’ for 2021
Kentucky Downs — whose unique all-grass meet in September offers among the highest purses in the world — recently completed…
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Kentucky Lottery sales remain robust, scratch-offs strong, makes $127.4M income ($28M over last year)
Kentucky Lottery sales have remained robust for the first five months of FY21, according to information given today to the…
Beshear reports 3,691 new cases, 22 deaths and positivity rate falling to 8.86% — urges ‘keep it going’
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s positivity rate has decreased for the eighth straight day, now dropping under 9%. He…
Jason Bailey: Kentucky must remove roadblock to unemployment insurance, an economic stabilizer
The torrent of job losses Kentuckians have experienced because of COVID-19 has thrown an unprecedented number of households into turmoil….
NKY Community Action Commission to host virtual Black Business Town Hall
By Kareem Simpson NKYCAC 2020 has presented many challenges for Black-owned businesses, with 74% of Black entrepreneurs needing funding immediately…
CovCath commits six turnovers in 20-0 loss to Bowling Green that cancels return trip to state final
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter A disastrous offensive outing put an end to Covington Catholic’s bid for a fourth…
After unveiling of first floodwall murals, Southbank Partners seeks input on future public art in Newport
What should public art in the City of Newport look like in the future? City and community officials want to…
Kentucky parents say mental health is key in decision on return in-person instruction, prefer local decision
By Jacob Perkins Kentucky Teacher Jason E. Glass, Kentucky’s commissioner of education, continued soliciting feedback from the education community on…
Public health restrictions change Monday; positivity rate declining as 4,324 cases, 28 deaths are reported
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that public health restrictions will change Monday, Dec. 14, but said the state’s virus fight depends…
General Fund receipts fall 3.8 percent in November from last year; Road Fund receipts up 3.3 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks reported Thursday that General Fund receipts fell 3.8 percent in November compared to last year….
Protective Life to relocate its core site in the Greater Cincinnati region to RiverCenter Towers in Covington
Kentucky’s efforts to attract and create better-paying jobs statewide took a major step forward as Gov. Andy Beshear and executives…
Leroy Gessmann: Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act ignores small business backbone of the sport
By the time this op-ed goes to print, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA) could very well be headed…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Rabbit hemorrhagic disease threatens North America’s wild rabbit population
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease, highly contagious disease with a high mortality rate, is threatening North America’s wild rabbits. The U.S. Department…
The Man Scout: Finding true north can be a little difficult when everything seems to be heading south
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune Last week I began the “Finding Your Way” chapter of my trusty Boy Scout…
Last weekend to see The Carnegie’s ‘Same Again’ and ‘Governor’s School for Arts’ student exhibitions
This weekend, December 12-13, is the final opportunity to view two exhibitions featuring student works at The Carnegie. The two…
Fort Thomas native John Schlarman nominated posthumously for 2020 Broyles Award
By Susan Lax University of Kentucky Former University of Kentucky offensive line coach John Schlarman is among the 56 nominees…
KHSAA Board of Control accepts motion to start basketball season Jan. 4; practice begins Dec. 14
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association Board of Control on Thursday accepted a motion to leave the start of basketball…
Covington to Transportation Cabinet: ‘Publicize and enforce’ hazmat ban; talk rentals, IRS site, more
This story has been updated By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Enough is enough. And next week, the City of Covington…
Two adults dead and two children seriously injured in two-vehicle crash on I-75S near Buttermilk
The Erlanger Police Department and Kenton County Police Department are collectively working together investigating a double fatal collision on I-75…
Keeneland catalogs 1,588 horses for 2021 January sale; to feature Sam-Son, Pompa, Spry dispersals
Keeneland has cataloged 1,588 horses for its 2021 January Horses of All Ages Sale, which will include dispersals of Sam-Son…
Gov. Andy Beshear reflects on first year in office amid pandemic, says priorities remain the same
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite the numerous issues caused by COVID-19 this year, which brought many plans to a…
Brent Spence Bridge making visible progress — new concrete today; reopening on Dec. 23 target
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary (KYTC) Jim Gray updated progress being made to repair and reopen the Brent Spence Bridge, which…