Lexington’s Alex Otte named National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, herself a survivor
Lexington native Alex Otte, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, has been named National President of Mothers Against Drunk…
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Our Rich History: African Americans, gambling and the Payne Brothers, part of Newport’s Sin City era
By Chad Huggins Dunbar Special to NKyTribune Part 57 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” While there…
Blockbuster ‘Maya: The Exhibition’ extended through April 4 at the Cincinnati Museum Center
Cincinnati Museum Center (CMC) is extending Maya: The Exhibition’s first stop in the United States. The blockbuster exhibition featuring over…
KET to air Governor’s combined State of the Commonwealth and Budget address on Wednesday
Gov. Andy Beshear will deliver a combined State of the Commonwealth/Budget Address virtually before a joint session of the General Assembly…
If you haven’t had your flu shot, now is the time to get it; co-infection with COVID could be deadly
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it’s likely flu viruses will complicate…
Gateway student Arie Sanchez wants to advocate for immigration, racial justice, promote inclusion
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Second-year Gateway Community & Technical College social work student Arie Sanchez is passionate about social…
As Kentucky legislative session begins this week, here are various legislative priorities
By Rachel Nix Building Kentucky As the Kentucky legislature convenes this week, here are the various priorities of legislative leaders,…
Ben Chandler: State’s poor health rankings are caution flag; don’t let virus keep you from doctor
A new state-by-state comparison of the nation’s health ranks Kentucky near the bottom in a variety of significant categories. Though…
The Point/Arc and Judi Gerding have been going strong for 49 to provide ever-expanding I/DD services
By Andy Furman The Point/Arc It’s 49 years and counting for The Point/Arc. And for Judi Gerding, President and Founder…
Gov. Beshear reports 1,470 cases, 25 deaths, expresses concern about rising positivity rate,
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Another increase in Kentucky’s COVID-19 positivity rate, the number of new cases, and deaths, were…
Keith Taylor: Kentucky’s Dontaie Allen latest testament to patience, hard work paying off
There’s no question Dontaie Allen grew up dreaming of playing basketball for the University of Kentucky. He not only had…
The River: Reflecting on New Year’s days gone by on riverboats — and saying a relieved goodbye to 2020
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Chamber’s first Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of the new year will preview General Assembly on Jan. 19
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) has announced the date for its first Eggs ‘N Issues webinar of…
A how-to guide on ways to stay connected to General Assembly as legislative session begins Jan. 5
No matter what part of Kentucky you’re in, you can stay closely connected to the General Assembly’s 2021 session, which…
Louisville Zoo’s gray seal Rona gives birth to her first pup; mom is attentive to a vocal, active baby
The Louisville Zoo’s 6-year-old gray seal Rona has given birth to her first pup this week. The new pup and…
Webinar on ‘Stopping Vaping and Substance Use’ free on Jan. 11; how to prevent youth risky behaviors
Substance use among youth is a persistent problem in Kentucky according to the 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Self-reported vaping…
Beshear reports 8,739 cases over three days, 75 deaths; positivity up but some labs were closed
In the first COVID-19 update of the new year, Gov. Andy Beshear reported three days of numbers on COVID in…
Billy Reed: Happy New Year (truly!); we remember weird stuff as we leave 2020 behind, some good too
Happy new year to everyone, and I mean that with more sincerity than ever. Last year was such a disaster,…
Breonna’s Law prohibiting no-knock warrants to be introduced in legislature; other states support it
By Nadia Ramiagan Public News Service After the killing of Breonna Taylor by Louisville police, some states have moved to…
NKU Professor Joan Ferrante creates collaborative book about the pandemic; students help with editing
By Natalie Hamren NKyTribune reporter Northern Kentucky University sociology professor Dr. Joan Ferrante woke up one morning when the COVID-19…
Warrick’s basket in final seconds lifts NKU to 70-68 victory over Purdue Fort Wayne on Saturday
By Don Owen NKyTribune sports editor Freshmen have made gigantic impacts for Northern Kentucky on the basketball court this season….
Kentucky edges North Carolina State in TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for third straight postseason victory
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A long and unprecedented season didn’t come to an end without a dose of adversity…