The River: 51 years ago, Capt. said he’d always ‘have a job,’ so after stint in the USAF, he made a phone call
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
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Jeff Jobe turned misfortune into opportunity to build a weekly newspaper group in Kentucky
By Rick Elmore The Greenup Beacon Jeff Jobe knows misfortune can lead to opportunity. Jobe, a Greenup County native, got…
Patrons help Kentucky restaurant workers weather the pandemic holidays through ‘Adopt a Server’
By Sydney Boles Ohio Valley Resource Stay-at-home mom Sarci Eldridge has a big heart. So when Kentucky entered its second…
Covington hires Hub+Weber firm to turn 68k sq. ft. warehouse into functional space for Public Works
The planned new home for Covington’s Public Works Department – for the time being – looks like a concrete slab…
Bluegrass Care Navigators takes Camp Hope, a bereavement program for kids, virtual and it worked
BlueGrass Care Navigators had to adjust its Camp Hope sessions this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. But the creative bereavement…
Billy Reed: In merry spirit of Christmas, I can only say the UL-UK game was only a bit better than I expected
Staying in the merry spirit of Christmas, I am determined to write something nice about the Kentucky-Louisville game in the…
Voices from the Classroom: Beechwood third grader, Ellie Groene, says farewell 2020 and welcome 2021
Hello, 2021! I am so excited to meet you. I know that 2021 will be the best year yet. 2020…
Louisville holds off Kentucky for 62-59 win, sends Wildcats (1-6) to sixth consecutive defeat
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The struggles continued for Kentucky on Saturday. The Wildcats suffered their sixth consecutive setback with…
Girard Miller: We need to get to work on seven state and local fiscal lessons from a year like no other
As 2020 winds down, it’s the time to look back on lessons learned from the unique experience we’ve all had…
Rural Blog: Quick hits — top 10 ag stories of 2020 (school closures, country music, bike paths, more)
Here’s a roundup of stories with rural resonance: Small banks helped businesses win more Paycheck Protection Plan loans. Read more…
Kentucky’s health care tech, products manufacturing industry make key contributions in COVID fight
As the global battle against COVID-19 continues, Kentucky’s health care technology, service and products manufacturing industry not only fights the…
Covington, Kenton County partner to give pandemic-related grants, 12 businesses get $478k
Thirteen Covington businesses will receive grants ranging from $11,200 to $50,000 to help them survive the pandemic, courtesy of an…
Consumer Protection Alert: Beware of scams related to COVID vaccines; do not pay for promise of vaccine
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Now that COVID-19 vaccines are starting to become available, Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a…
Kentucky high school golf legend Emma Talley becomes ambassador to promote girls golf
By Chip Hutcheson Kentucky Today A Kentucky native playing on the LPGA Tour has joined with two organizations to promote…
BCM presents NKY History Hour on the 19th Amendment with historian Paul Tenkotte on Dec. 30
In 1920, the United States ratified the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. Join author and historian Paul…
UK faculty, staff send spirit-lifting postcards to connect with first-year students returning for spring
By Ryan Girves University of Kentucky This holiday season, the University of Kentucky is looking to lift the spirits of first-year…
Ludlow Theater stand-up comedy back with Tom Mabe, Steve Caminiti tonight at 8 p.m. (wear masks)
Live comedy is back at Ludlow Theatre at 8 p.m. for an evening of live comedy and live circus! Join…
Louisville looks to end rivalry skid against Kentucky, extend Wildcats’ early-season woes on Saturday
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today During his media teleconference Thursday morning, Kentucky head coach John Calipari told reporters that he…
New COVID-19 safety requirements in effect for child care providers include masking policy updates
New requirements that help ensure child, family and staff safety during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency are in effect for…
Horizon’s ‘Give Where You Live’ giving circle awards $10,000 grant to Emergency Shelter of NKY
Horizon Community Funds’ Give Where You Live NKY giving circle members gathered on Zoom to give $10,000 to Emergency Shelter…
Republicans make committee assignments for session; see your representative’s assignment
Rep. Adam Koenig, Rep. Kim Moser, Rep. C. Ed Massey, Rep. Savannah Maddox, and Rep. Joseph Fischer received their committee…
Christmas for the Fishes replenishes habitat; donation program collects live Christmas trees
Recycle your real Christmas tree after the holiday season by donating it for use by Kentucky’s underwater inhabitants. Starting Dec….