Contract to repair, reopen Brent Spence: Kokosing Construction to have bridge open by Dec. 23
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray announced the awarding of a contract to Kokosing Construction Co. to repair and reopen the…
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NewsMaker 2020: Catrena Bowman-Thomas helps families out of poverty, seeks justice, and matters
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Catrena Bowman-Thomas was fully prepared when she became executive director of the NKY Community Action…
It’s not a drill: Beshear reports cases (1,449, 3 deaths) with limited reporting, urges ‘uniting’ against COVID
Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday asked all Kentuckians to recommit to following safety guidelines as Kentucky again set a record…
Voices from Classroom: Unforgettable year for new teacher, hoping for long non-pandemic career
By Kyle Fitzgerald Dayton High School The challenges that first-year teachers face are many. Grading papers, contacting parents, managing classrooms,…
Jan Hillard: COVID 19, the flu, smallpox, more and the curious case of anti-vaccination from beginning
Suspicion about vaccines is not new. Opposition to vaccinations dates back to the 1800s when some resisted taking the smallpox…
KY Innovation’s RISE partners, including Blue North, invite students to Global Entrepreneurship Week
It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week and KY Innovation’s RISE partners across the state have a rich and diverse schedule of events…
Our Rich History: 200+ years of Southgate/Thompson House in Newport, last 44 as entertainment venue
Part 52 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” By Jacob Koch Special to NKyTribune For the last…
Covington wants to boost 58 percent recycling rate; online presentation of ‘how-to’ tips to use year-round
The number of Covington households that recycle at home has increased 58 percent since 2016. Hoping to increase both that…
Flu season is underway; get your flu shot now; it’s even more important as COVID spreads, says NKHD
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Like it or not, flu season underway. Kentucky cases are already being reported and…
Applications start today for hemp licensing, as Ag Commissioner expects long-term hemp market
The window to apply for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s 2021 hemp licensing program opens today (Nov. 16), Agriculture Commissioner…
NKU volleyball adds three recruits for 2021; Thomas More wrestlers earn NAIA national ranking
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University volleyball head coach Liz Hart has added a trio of recruits for next season as…
No. 14 Thomas More posts 64-61 win at No. 3 Marian (Ind.) in battle of nationally ranked NAIA teams
NKyTribune staff Briana McNutt scored 15 of her 21 points in the first half as No. 14 Thomas More pulled…
Angela Yannelli: Assessing the positive as we find common ground to prevent domestic violence
I turned on the news recently like so many of us do to start our day. It wasn’t much different…
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…
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…