Richard Nelson: Commercialization of the holiday threatens normalcy; we miss main point of Christmas
I confess that I really have a hard time with the 21st-century version of Christmas, too often a commercialized free-for-all…
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Bridging Medical Gaps Collaboration aims to connect public health and medicine across the region
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The line of communication between medicine and public health should be wide open, but some…
GROW NKY: Workforce collective celebrates collaborative approach to meeting regional goals
From MIT partnerships and best practice events to small business recovery grants and an online platform to support work-based learning,…
Governor says ‘stay safe’ for the holidays; officials get vaccine; reports 3,057 cases, 28 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear said he hoped all Kentuckians will have a wonderful Christmas, encouraging them to keep gatherings small and…
Calipari asks Fletcher to step away from team, evaluate future at UK and ‘get his priorities in order’
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is used to players leaving his program. It’s…
Center for Great Neighborhoods honors the 2020 Heart of the Community Award recipients
This year may have presented all of us with new challenges, but in true Covington fashion, says the Center for…
Amanda Bell: The Top 10 things I am most grateful for as a teacher in 2020
10. Spring break and my summer “off.” That’s the obvious one, right? Teachers are “the lucky ones” with three months a…
Jennifer Kirchner: COVID-19 vaccine rollout shows importance of transportation and logistics networks
The need to move goods safely and expeditiously across a reliable transportation network has never been greater. The nation’s first…
St. Elizabeth keeps its A safety-grade ranking from Leapfrog for fifth straight year; most in state get Cs
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More Kentucky hospitals than the last time got a grade of A on a…
A Christmas tree’s lovely branches can become a deadly torch; here are prevention tips
This video is breathtaking in a scary way. Within mere seconds after flame is touched to a live Christmas tree…
Kentucky by Heart: Mike Howard went from ‘black sheep’ to beloved ‘Mountain Santa,’ the legend
Because Christmas is all about traditions, we are offering this traditional Kentucky by Heart column on Mike Howard, the Mountain…
Quarles encourages Kentuckians to keep state’s hungry in mind during season of giving
In this season of giving, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles encourages Kentuckians to remember Kentucky food banks and their…
COVID roundup: Vaccines in long-term care facilities; Moderna coming this week; 1,988 cases, 15 deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that several long-term care facilities in the Commonwealth began administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. “Again, our…
NKU’s Duvall named Horizon League Player of the Week; Thomas More women ranked No. 8 nationally
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball standout Lindsey Duvall has been named the Horizon League Player of the Week….
Brent Spence Bridge ready for final prep work for opening — late Tuesday or on Wednesday; follow details here
Final inspections on the Brent Spence Bridge have been completed. Inspectors once again confirmed that the bridge is safe for…
Kentucky receives invitation to Gator Bowl, will meet North Carolina State on Jan. 2 in Jacksonville
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky began its current bowl streak in Jacksonville and will be making a return to…
Jan Hillard: Realigning presidential election, a look at coalitions and focusing on biggest challenge
Voting coalitions represent groups of voters from demographic, economic, and social groups. In any Presidential election, specific coalitions come together…
Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit returning for 2021, applications start on January 4
January marks the return of the Kentucky Angel Investment Tax Credit (KAITC), a program designed to spur capital investment in…
Nine Kentucky cemeteries participate in Wreaths Across America ceremonies honoring veterans
National Wreaths Across America Day was celebrated on Saturday at Camp Nelson National Cemetery, located south of Nicholasville, and eight…
Homeland Security warns consumers to beware of COVID scams, including vaccines, false cures, equipment
As several coronavirus vaccines move toward approval, not only is the general public anxious for them to be widely distributed…
Covington to regulate ‘Airbnbs;’ new licensing seeks to ensure safety, head off disruptions
Covington is joining cities around the country in adopting specific regulations governing the short-term rental of dwelling units, most commonly…
Our Rich History: The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky ‘Christmas Top Ten,’ music and media moments
By John Schlipp Special to NKyTribune A number of Christmas tunes and holiday-themed movies are tied to personalities and places…