Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces traffic updates, road conditions for District 6 highways
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the following conditions and/or operations that are being reported for highways in District 6…
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John Schaaf: Just like Hoover and Carter, Trump faces big challenges in seeking re-election
Mark Twain supposedly said, “History doesn’t repeat itself, but it rhymes.” That truism could apply to this year’s Presidential election,…
The River: 600 river miles to go, CLYDE is ‘slow and steady,’ gets an oil leak and runs into ‘big blow’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Beshear reports 836 cases (2nd-highest single-day total), 5 deaths; says number must stabilize
Gov. Andy Beshear reported the second-highest single-day total of COVID-19 cases in Kentucky — 836. There were five new deaths….
Advancing Equity: Our children are watching; help them grow up in a nation that lives by its creeds
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. By Denise…
Billy Reed: Historic Properties folks still haven’t said what statue will replace Davis; should be Ali
It was on June 11 when the Kentucky Historic Properties Advisory Commission voted 11-1 to remove the statue of Jefferson…
Kentucky creates nationally unique partnerships to commercialize academic tech innovations
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the creation of Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV), a new public-private partnership unique in the U.S. that…
Register now for free, first-time virtual NKY Excellence in Education awards on July 30
A reminder to register for the Northern Kentucky 2020 Excellence in Education Celebration — going virtual this year — on…
Beshear reports 797 new COVID-19 cases on Friday; new steps coming if numbers don’t decrease
Gov. Andy Beshear reported the second-highest daily total (797) of new cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Kentucky…
Amy Spiller: Help is available for Duke Energy customers who need assistance with utility bill
In the early days of the pandemic, Duke Energy temporarily suspended electric and natural gas service disconnections for unpaid bills….
Fort Thomas schools to delay start, begin five days in-person instruction Aug. 26; remote learning offered
With the approval of the Board of Education, the Fort Thomas Independent Schools announced today that the District will return…
Fort Wright adds new ambulance to emergency response frontline; high-quality care and transport
The City of Fort Wright has added to its emergency response frontline a brand new 2020 Chevrolet/Horton Ambulance. The newest…
Satterfield remains confident Louisville will be ready whenever college football season starts
By Rocco Gasparro University of Louisville The University of Louisville is scheduled to open the football season on Sept. 2…
University of Kentucky faculty group asks president to change the name of historic Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A group at the University of Kentucky sent a letter to Kentucky President Eli Capilouto…
Keeneland announces realignment of racing and sales operations to better serve global clientele
As part of a strategic realignment of its core racing and sales operations, Keeneland has announced changes in roles for…
Survey of Kentucky parents highlights families’ concern regarding child care amid pandemic
According to a recent survey of Kentucky parents and families, nearly 30 percent of respondents are struggling to find child…
Report says Kentucky should tighten limits on gatherings, close bars where positive tests are up
A report prepared for the White House Coronavirus Task Force recommended that Gov. Andy Beshear should close bars in all…
Covington schools to reopen with ‘hybrid model,’ in-person 2 days a week for students, remote learning
The Covington Board of Education approved on Thursday a reopening plan for Covington Independent Public Schools. Because of COVID-19, Covington…
Jason Bailey: Kentucky’s senators must agree to adequate federal aid for state to survive recession
A couple months ago, some public officials and corporate lobbyists began eagerly calling for states to reopen rapidly as the…
Business briefs: Hehman joins Tri-ED board; Agave & Rye new chef; Miller is head of engineers foundation
Mayor Hehman named to TriED board City of Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman joins Tri-ED’s board of directors for a…
Newport board approves school reopening hybrid schedule of in-person and virtual instruction
The Newport Board of Education approved a school reopening plan this week that will feature a hybrid schedule of in-person…
Tim Hanner, his own story: A second transplant, staying positive, embracing many lessons learned
Second of two parts Educator Tim Hanner shares his story in his own words — a story of the journey…