Beshear, McConnell settlement over Medicaid funding secures $383 million for rural hospitals
Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday announced $383 million in state and federal dollars…
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A closer look at numbers detail in City of Covington’s ‘miracle’ $149M budget; it moves the city forward
First of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. Design for a dog park. A new home…
Bill Straub: Will McConnell maintain majority leader status, even if he defeats his Democrat opponent?
To the vast relief of a grateful but beleaguered nation, Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch” McConnell, has made it clear…
Foundation for Healthy Kentucky to host free webinar about access to healthy foods during pandemic
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will host a free, one-hour webinar about access to healthy foods during the COVID-19…
Prep Sports Notebook: Long wait is nearly over for Mr. and Miss Kentucky Basketball announcement
Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Maddie Scherr of Ryle will finally find out this weekend if she’ll join the list…
Don Owen: Will there be prep football in Kentucky this fall? Here’s an alphabetical guide — just in case
Every sports fan in Northern Kentucky wants to see it — high school football on Friday nights this fall. The…
Letter to the community from retiring Newport Independent Schools Superintendent Kelly Middleton
To the Newport Independent Schools community, As a look back on my nearly eight years as superintendent the Newport Independent…
Tiffany Sams to franchise her successful Skidaddles flexible, drop-in child care concept
By Laura Kroeger Special to NKyTribune After establishing successful drop-in-anytime childcare centers in Kentucky and Ohio, Tiffany Sams finds that…
Kids Count Data Book highlights areas of continued need as state aims toward recovery from pandemic
Kentucky ranks 37th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to the latest edition of the KIDS COUNT® Data…
Jay Box: Stay healthy at home and attend one of Kentucky’s 16 community colleges
As Kentuckians ponder their options for college this fall, I’d like to offer a suggestion: Look no further than your…
Covington Commissioners hear new zoning code update, approve FY21 budget, set in-person meeting
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Hundreds of years ago, parts of Covington were developed without any kind of code, and…
Family Nurturing Center, GO Pantry each awarded $5,000 grants from Northern Kentucky giving circle
Nearly 30 Give Where You Live NKY giving circle members gathered on Zoom to give $10,000 to two local charities…
Bellevue, Covington among eight communities awarded funding for historic preservation, planning
The Kentucky Heritage Council (KHC), an agency within the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, has distributed $93,501 in matching grants…
Beshear reports 315 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths; asks for green lights and caring from Kentuckians
As of Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear said there were at least 14,141 coronavirus cases in Kentucky, 315 of which…
Now back on campus, Louisville’s Williamson understands importance of following virus protocols
By Kenny Klein University of Louisville University of Louisville forward Samuell Williamson is glad to be back on campus with…
Primary election has few problems, state officials say, and vote totals will likely be a record; results June 30
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite long lines for voters in Fayette County, members of the State Board of Elections…
OKI Council of Governments and partners launch digital guide to Ohio River recreation — and it’s free
Big rivers are legendary for inspiring great ideas. Think Samuel Clemens and the Mississippi, made iconic through the works of…
Duke Energy Foundation provides $150K to support small businesses in region impacted by pandemic
Duke Energy, through its foundation, is partnering with the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber to provide…
Rep. Lisa Willner to Gov. Beshear: House Democratic Women’s Caucus wants women considered for statue
A letter to Governor Andy Beshear: As chair of the Kentucky House Democratic Women’s Caucus, and on behalf of our…
U.S. District Court says CHFS social workers have no qualified immunity in Nikkie Holliday’s lawsuit
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor As “qualified immunity” for police and other public employees comes to the forefront nationally, the…
AAA reports gas prices slowing around the country as demand eases, Kentucky’s price goes up a penny
After weeks of watching prices tick upward with the reopening of the economy, the rate at which gas prices are…
Covington to consider transforming outdated zoning ordinance with Neighborhood Development Code
The final draft of a 1½-year effort to fundamentally transform how Covington uses land-use regulations to guide development will be…