Kentucky lobbyist says feds send nursing homes quick-test kits, but with rules that deter their use
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Testing is one of the few tools nursing homes have to keep the novel…
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Beshear reports 1,002 new COVID cases, 7 deaths — ‘what happens when we let our guard down’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Saturday reported 1,002 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 61,106 cases…
Horizon Community Funds to distribute $60,000 to four nonprofits, bringing COVID relief totals to $644K
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky will distribute nearly $60,000 across four nonprofits this week, bringing relief support totals to…
Billy Reed: Just when I was thinking some people had good sense, we find out it really is about the money
Yes, that was heartfelt applause you heard coming from this corner when two of the country’s major college sports conferences,…
Boone County Fiscal Court lowers county’s real, personal property tax rates, cites management
Boone County Fiscal Court voted to lower the county’s 2020-21 real and personal property tax rates this week. The County…
The River: Save the Delta Queen — keeping beloved steamboat from termites, slackers, and extinction
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Customs officials seize $1 million in cocaine, counterfeit clothing at Port of Cincinnati in Erlanger
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Customs and Border Protection officers in Kentucky have been kept busy discovering illegal drugs and…
Gateway CTC Foundation gets one of four Impact 100 grants to support the Food for Thought Pantry
The Gateway Community & Technical College Foundation was one of four 2020 Impact 100 Grant Recipients valued at $100,000 each….
Flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who died Friday
Staff report In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all…
Dixie Heights falls in final seconds at Corbin; Highlands, Conner, Lexington Christian notch wins
NKyTribune staff With less than a minute remaining Friday night, Dixie Heights appeared on the verge of knocking off host…
Commentary: Federal aid hasn’t reached most Kentucky farmers, exposes fragilities of food system
Community Farm Alliance The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program has missed 70 percent of Kentucky’s farmers and…
Beyond the Curb: River City Living tour takes you to Skypoint Luxury Condos and jaw-dropping views
Beyond the Curb’s inside view of urban living goes virtual this year with River City Living — take the virtual…
The outside is open! It’s Great Outdoor Week and there are healthy, safe activities around the region
From families to outdoor enthusiasts, this year’s Great Outdoor Week has something for everyone. Redesigned with safety in mind in…
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association to honor state breeders during National Awards event
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has announced that they will honor breeders selected from 22 states and Canada during…
NKU School of the Arts announces updates to 2020-21 Theatre + Dance academic season
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) has announced its 2020-21 Theatre + Dance academic season. With challenges to…
Governor, family, others roll up their sleeves at the Capitol to get flu shots, urge everyone to do the same
To bring greater awareness to the important protections vaccines provide, Gov. Andy Beshear, First Lady Britainy Beshear and their children,…
‘Brighter Futures’ for City Heights, Latonia Terrace as Housing Authority, Cincy Bell provide internet access
The Housing Authority of Covington (HAC) is partnering with Cincinnati Bell Inc. to provide complimentary high-speed internet to residents of…
CovCath keeps two winning streaks alive with strong second-half performance against Beechwood
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Last week, Covington Catholic’s football team nearly lost its season-opening game against Dixie Heights…
City of Southgate, Ashley Builders respond to lawsuit filed to stop development at Beverly Hills site
Staff report The City of Southgate and Ashley Builders Group responded to a lawsuit filed Thursday in Campbell Circuit Court…
Ludlow Theater, Bircus Brewing present Ok-TUBA-fest through weekend — special beer, music, circus
The Ludlow Theatre and Bircus Brewing Co. are presenting Ok-TUBA-fest! through Sunday. Ok-TUBA-fest is a unique celebration in Greater Cincinnati!…
Kentucky unemployment rate rises by 3.1 percent in August; state jobless rate now at 7.6 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary August 2020 unemployment rate was 7.6 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Kentucky Supreme Court hears suit brought by three NKY businesses related to Beshear’s executive orders
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on whether Gov. Andy Beshear exceeded his…