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…
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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…
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…