Shop Local Spotlight: A spirited holiday gift guide for the adults in your life, from local retailers
First in a series By Tabari McCoy NKY Chamber of Commerce Bourbon. Barrel-aged and distilled, it’s the signature spirit of…
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Covington streetscape designs for Madison Avenue and Seventh Street go before public Nov. 18-19
The public will get its first look and chance to comment next week on new streetscape designs for Madison Avenue…
Lexington legislator will introduce bill in 2021 General Assembly to increase minimum wage to $15/hr
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation is being prepared for the 2021 Kentucky General Assembly to increase the minimum wage…
Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests open to students of all ages in Kentucky
Students of all ages can explore Kentucky’s mighty oaks through this year’s Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests. The…
The River: Dreams are made of wonderful stuff, and now the exciting notion of another paddlewheeler . . .
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Keep fire safety in mind during Thanksgiving feast; No. 1 day of year for U.S. home cooking fires
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is urging the public to make fire safety a priority when preparing this year’s…
Ohio River reopened to navigational traffic at Brent Spence Bridge; Secretary Gray updates repair work
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) officials and the U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Ohio River Sunday to navigational traffic around the…
Billy Reed: Rest in peace, Paul Hornung, and thanks for the fond memories — and two good books
Paul Hornung called me early in 2004 to ask if I would be interested in doing a book with him….
Governor urges Kyians to ‘civic duty’ as state again hits record 3,303 new virus cases Saturday, 11 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear reported the state’s highest number of COVID-19 cases yet again with the test positivity rate reaching almost…
UK honors Schlarman on first series, then takes care of business during 38-35 victory over Vanderbilt
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky honored John Schlarman and then took care of business with a 38-35 win over…
Republican leadership remains the same in the Kentucky State Senate, as party retains control of Senate
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Republican majority in the Kentucky State Senate on Friday chose their leadership team for…
Commentary: Citizen voices are key to COVID-19 response in education and beyond
By Natalie McCutchen, Annette Hines, and Spandana Pavuluri Prichard Committee volunteers Add to Kentucky’s groundswell of education influencers some innovative,…
Beshear reports 3,173 cases, 25 deaths, highest ever, as pandemic worsens across U.S.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s highest-ever number of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths on Friday, as the pandemic…
Prichard Committee study highlights challenges of remote teaching, learning during pandemic
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released the Coping with COVID-19 Teacher and Family Study. The study, conducted in…
KCTC temporarily closes seven driver licensing offices — including Florence — due to COVID
Three regional driver licensing offices and four smaller field offices operated by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have been closed…
Gov. Beshear ‘grateful’ for Supreme Court decision on executive powers; others react
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling on Thursday, reversing a lower court opinion that would…
Covington, Boone schools announce remote-only learning as both counties are in red zones for COVID
The superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools announced that remote-only learning will stay in play until January and the superintendent…
NKY Chamber Women’s Initiative professional series presents ‘Reset Your Mindset’ on Dec. 2
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative, sponsored by PNC, will present the next event in its Professional Series:…
Serious injury, surgery force Matthew Mitchell to retire as UK women’s basketball head coach
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Matthew Mitchell has stepped down as women’s basketball coach at the University of Kentucky. After…
CovCath meets Cooper in Class 5A playoffs on Nov. 20; Newport to host Lloyd in Class 2A opener
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor The KHSAA has announced the pairings for the virus-delayed state football playoffs, and a…
In unanimous decision, Kentucky Supreme Court rules Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders are legal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Gov. Andy Beshear’s power…
NKU President Dr. Ashish Vaidya elected to AASCU Board of Directors; will serve three-year term
Northern Kentucky University President Dr. Ashish Vaidya has been elected to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU)…