‘Covington Connect’ moving forward; families of Cov school kids can apply now for free computer
A few weeks in, and “Covington Connect” is surging forward. Families of Covington schoolchildren who need a computer can…
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UK golfer Cullan Brown dead at age 20; battled osteosarcoma past year, inspired golf community
University of Kentucky men’s golfer Cullan Brown, who battled osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer in his left thigh, died…
Rep. Kim Banta pre-files bill to make breast cancer treatment more affordable, accessible
State Representative Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell) is working to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible through a pre-filed…
Heavy traffic during coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on Kentucky’s state nature preserves
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service When state parks closed at the start of the pandemic, many Kentuckians ventured out…
Kentucky Youth Advocates, Casey Family Programs discuss COVID-19 impact on child welfare community
Kentucky Youth Advocates, with the support of Casey Family Programs, hosted a forum on Aug. 4 to discuss challenges youth…
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank announces matching donation program with Huggies as demand increases
Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank, a nonprofit and member of the National Diaper Bank Network, announced a matching campaign in partnership…
Lt. Gov. Coleman announces education pioneer Nettie Depp to be first woman to have statue in state Capitol
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman on Wednesday announced plans to unveil the first monument honoring a woman in the state Capitol….
Governor reports 546 new COVID cases, one death; talks about CARES fund uses; a round-up of news
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 546 new COVID cases and one death on Wednesday, bringing the state’s totals to 32,741 cases…
Keven Moore: Restaurant seating at curbside, sidewalks and parking lots all comes with safety risks
COVID-19 has changed the way we all live, socialize and interact with one another. Since March, when Gov. Andy Beshear…
Bill Straub: Jobless wait nervously while McConnell dawdles on the unemployment supplement they need
More than 30 million jobless workers – including about 140,000 in Kentucky – will soon find that their unemployment checks…
Southgate City Council to hear tonight the first reading for zone change for Beverly Hills site
Southgate City Council is scheduled tonight to hear the first reading of an ordinance allowing a zone change for the…
City applies for COVID relief, moves forward with CovTech incentive, says mask-up and fill out census
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was a COVID-centric caucus meeting Tuesday night for the city’s commissioners. First, the group…
Boone Judge-Executive Gary Moore becomes president of NACo, discusses his plans for the organization
By Rachel Looker National Association of Counties Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore began his presidency of the National Association of…
High school athletic directors select first recipient of Stan Steidel Award; announce Hall of Fame inductees
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Bob Rowe will be the first recipient of the Stan Steidel Award that was…
Kentucky Realtors reports housing market takes big leap in June, thanks to low mortgage rates, job gains
COVID-19 had an adverse, albeit short, impact on the Kentucky housing market this spring. Higher pending contracts over the past…
Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep celebrates 50th anniversary of Kentucky Derby’s first female jockey
It’s been 50 years since jockey Diane Crump became the first female to ride in the Kentucky Derby — and…
Advancing Equity: Women’s Crisis Center staff repeats this phrase and means it — ‘We are still here’
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. “We are…
City of Union offers Small Business Grant Program to help with interruptions as a result of COVID
At the regular meeting of the Union City Commission on August 3, the City announced a new program aimed at…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs team winners of business-pitch competition include NKY students
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) hit the high point of its three-week program Aug. 1 with its annual professional…
Census Bureau ending counting efforts a month early, on Sept. 30; rural areas likely undercounted
“The U.S. Census Bureau is ending all counting efforts for the 2020 census on Sept. 30, a month sooner than…
Gov. Beshear reports 700 new COVID cases, 7 deaths; First Lady organizing ‘Covering for Kids’
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 700 new COVID cases and seven deaths as of Tuesday afternoon, bringing the state’s totals to…
Campbell County Historical Society, bursting at seams, teams up with Horizon Funds for new space
The Campbell County Historical and Genealogical Society is bursting at the seams. “We wanted to procure four filing cabinets for…