Inequality between rich and poor Kentucky school districts grows amid COVID costs, revenue losses
By Anna Baumann Kentucky Center for Economic Policy As schools across the commonwealth face unprecedented new costs and challenges from…
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Billy Reed: Strange Derby is over; maybe next year can be normal; Baffert sets record with Authentic
All you horse-racing fans who have been waiting to exhale no longer have to hold your breaths. On a lovely…
Fort Mitchell fire department receives FEMA grant for full-time employee, interns, volunteers
The City of Fort Mitchell has received a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant in the amount…
Kentucky Department of Tourism launches ‘Stay Close. Go Far.’ campaign to promote in-state travel
The Kentucky Department of Tourism (KDT) has launched its “Stay Close. Go Far.” campaign. The marketing initiative is aimed at…
Thoroughbred Charities of America awards more than $1 million in grants to 70 organizations
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has announced that grants totaling nearly $1,070,000 will be awarded this year. A record 92…
Already, 223,000 Kentuckians have requested absentee ballots online to vote in general election
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today With just 60 days to go until the general election in November, hundreds of thousands…
Advancing Equality: Can we talk? Stand united to advance racial equity and break down barriers
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. Can We…
Wells tosses four touchdown passes in college debut, Marshall coasts to 59-0 victory over EKU
NKyTribune staff HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The good news for Eastern Kentucky University is that for three hours Saturday afternoon, a…
Adrienne Bush: Congress can help communities invite new housing of all types by passing YIMBY Act
As the United States Congress returns to Washington this week, our Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has an opportunity to…
Deadliest week on record as Beshear reports on COVID, freezes evictions, mandates face coverings
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was another big day in new cases of the coronavirus, including 11 deaths, making…
KDA establishes annual scholars fund with UK distillation, wine and brewing studies program
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky The Kentucky Distillers’ Association is establishing a scholars program to fund scholarships aimed at…
Communities around Kentucky making push to transform outdoor space, social distancing
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service One neighborhood in Louisville’s south end is working to reimagine a public corridor in…
Economic Development is Not for Amateurs — so says a book co-authored by Covington’s ‘specialist’
The title of the new book is Economic Development is Not for Amateurs! … but as one of its authors…
Kentucky law enforcement out in force this weekend to keep highways safe for the holidays
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Law enforcement in Kentucky now has three separate highway programs in effect to make the…
Ohio River Foundation offering ‘Russell the Mussel’ to help with its classroom education program
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has a new team member to help with its popular Mussels in the Classroom education program….
Three Judge-Executives to present ‘State of Northern Kentucky’ for NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues webinar
One of the most important Eggs ‘N Issues of the year is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020 from 8-to-9:15…
Looking for some family fun this weekend? Join the special performances at Circus Mojo
The hardworking troupe at Circus Mojo and Bircus Brewing Co. are pleased to present a series of live Labor Day…
UK season opener at Auburn set for noon kickoff on Sept. 26; Wildcats meet Ole Miss at home on Oct. 3
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The game times for three of Kentucky’s first four football games have been set. The…
Kentucky’s COVID cases top 50,000 — adding 906 new cases, 10 deaths; Beshear says ‘take it seriously’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday reported that Kentucky’s coronavirus cases have surpassed 50,000 with 906 cases, bringing the total to…
Recognizing innovation, providing sustainable water options, CVG installs two DropWater stations
As travelers return to flying at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), they will now have two new sustainable water…
Kentucky Health News: Tips for safe outdoor, social gatherings during this pandemic-impacted holiday
As last days of summer and the Labor Day holiday approach and pandemic continues — here are tips for safe…
Toyota Tsusho America rewards Georgetown College student’s idea with RAV4 XLE vehicle donation
Philipp Hoeper, a recent Georgetown College graduate and New Zealand native, experienced firsthand how challenging life can be without transportation….