Gas demand low, national average decreases for first time since April; Kentucky prices rise by 3 cents
As COVID-19 case numbers surpass 4 million, demand for gasoline is weakening across the nation. That’s made for lower prices…
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Col Owens: Gestapo tactics must stop now; speak out for the America we know and love, not this
We have recently witnessed in Portland, Oregon, an occurrence which should never happen in our America – the insertion of…
‘Landslide in very slow motion’ — Geotech survey will help Covington forge solution to levee sloughing
Neither a camera lens nor an untrained eye captures the gravity of the problem with the floodwall on the east…
Quarles warns against use of unsolicited seed packets from China — report immediately
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is sounding the alarm about reports of foreign seeds being shipped unsolicited to Kentuckians across the…
UK volleyball standouts Skinner, Stumler navigate challenging circumstances during pandemic
By Tim Letcher University of Kentucky The coronavirus pandemic has changed the way people around the world do everything. And…
Pandemic depressing vaccination rates, but it’s safe to take your kids to health-care providers
By Lisa Gillespie Kentucky Health News Not as many Kentucky children are getting critical vaccinations as they did previous years,…
Kentucky by Heart: In-person school is best, but we must have the resolve to do it safely and right
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist From my perspective as a teacher, getting Kentucky’s elementary/secondary young people back into physical classrooms…
CVG economic impact continues to grow; more are ready to fly again — and they can ‘fly healthy’
Northern Kentucky-Cincinnati International Airport (CVG) is weathering the coronavirus storm through expertise, good management, focus, and keeping the airport facility…
Vision Zero NKY: Slow Streets Project contest open — apply for grants for safe streets ideas
The Devou Good Foundation (DGF) has extended the deadline to enter the NKY Slow Streets Project Contest in response to…
Single-family residential and remodeling permits surge into 2nd quarter; building trades in demand
Single-family residential building permits surged into the second quarter of 2020, said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Building…
White House virus coordinator meets with Kentucky leaders; Beshear says new restrictions coming
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, met with reporters…
Thomas More to induct 10-member class in Athletic Hall of Fame; ceremony scheduled for Oct. 30
NKyTribune staff Thomas More University has announced its 10-member 2020 Athletic Hall of Fame class. Thomas More will also have…
Kyle Keeney: Congress must protect access to care for Kentuckians, needed resources for hospitals
As COVID-19 cases hit record numbers in Kentucky, policymakers must work together to protect access to care and ensure our…
Our Rich History: The Newport public school system reflects the evolution of American education
By Roger VonStrohe Special to NKyTribune Part 37 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The evolution of…
Revival Vintage Bottle Shop opening Aug. 7 in Covington with tasting room for the bourbon curious
There’s a new storefront in Covington that merges Kentucky’s spirited history with a one-of-a-kind shopping and tasting experience. Revival Vintage…
Brennan Center Analysis: The false narrative of vote-by-mail fraud; mail ballots essential during COVID-19
By Wendy Weiser and Harold Ekeh The Brennan Center for Justice If we are to have safe, healthy, and fair…
Covington Police Department promotes pair of former U.S. Marines to position of sergeant
Two officers with more than a decade of experience each in the Covington Police Department and who also served in…
Reading matters: Books can make a big difference in a child’s life and school performance; adults needed
By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Literacy experts have long known that reading to toddlers, even babies, can make a…
UK theater students, including two from NKY, are helping theater go virtual worldwide
By Whitney Hale and Mark Mozingo University of Kentucky Like most businesses, arts organizations have been scrambling most of 2020…
Governor reports 316 new COVID cases, 4 deaths; expect new steps to control the virus on Monday
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 316 new COVID cases and 4 new deaths as of Sunday afternoon. Eight of the new…
Daily Yonder: Will a rural homelessness crisis hit after benefit and eviction moratoriums end?
By Liz Carey The Daily Yonder With federal unemployment benefits ending soon and moratoriums on evictions soon to follow, social…
Covington cancels participation in Riverfest; decision joins neighboring cities to protect residents
Citing health and safety concerns related to the pandemic, the City of Covington is canceling its participation in the annual…