‘No mask, no service’ as Covington bars, restaurants aim to protect staff, keep local economy open
“We don’t want to go backward.” As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors…
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Lynn James: The unexpected can (and does) happen, including car accidents; be grateful for first responders
The extreme summer heat is here and will probably stick around for quite a while. After all, we are in…
Christina Conover: Here’s how your absentee ballot gets counted — and how you can be confidant with a mail-in option
As we draw closer to the 2020 general election, one non-partisan concern is: Did my vote really count? This concern…
Big Lots holding grand opening of Bellevue store on July 25, rolling out its new format
Big Lots will hold a grand opening of its newly remodeled store in Bellevue on July 25. This store will…
Jerry Lundergan sentenced to 21 months in prison for federal campaign violations; attorney to appeal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A former state lawmaker, who also served as Kentucky Democratic party chairman, is heading to…
It’s a Purrfect Day Cafe at the Hotel Covington for the launch today of a unique ‘cat cafe’ (take one home)
Chuck Patton will open the first Purrfect Day Cafe, a truly unique social enterprise business where guests can sip and…
Ky. Department of Education, Valvoline announce 2021 Teacher Achievement Award winners
Kentucky Teacher The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as recipients of the…
Kentucky unemployment rate in June drops 6.6 percent from May; state jobless rate at 4.3 percent
Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted preliminary June 2020 unemployment rate was 4.3 percent, according to the Kentucky Center for Statistics (KYSTATS), an…
Beshear reports 413 COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths; objects to AG Cameron’s efforts to thwart protections
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue…
NKYEC: 2020 Census data critical to future education funding; educational grants help children
Education is vital to the success of our region, our residents, and our workforce. The following is part of a…
Louisville’s Javian Hawkins named to Doak Walker Award watch list; rushed for 1,520 yards in 2019
University of Louisville sophomore running back Javian Hawkins has been named to the Doak Walker Award watch list. Hawkins is…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: The unofficial fish of summer, catfish, abound in Kentucky’s lakes and streams
Catfish are the unofficial “fish of summer.” Summer is a prime time to seek out these heavyweight brawlers. They cruise…
Rocky Adkins: Beshear rebuilding unemployment after years of cuts designed to fail Kentucky workers
My fellow Kentuckians deserve better than an unemployment office that has been starved of funding for years and a system…
Covington creating temporary outdoor dining space for restaurants in Roebling Point, Duveneck Square
Seven restaurants/bars in the Roebling Point and Duveneck Square business districts will soon have additional temporary outdoor seating, thanks to…
Next Generation Leader Award winners named by Northern Kentucky Young Professionals
The 2020 Next Generation Leader Award (NGLA) winners named and the Northern Kentucky Young Professionals (NKYP) are celebrating their achievements…
Horizon League postpones fall sports until October; includes league and non-conference games
The Horizon League announced Thursday that the start of fall sports competition will be postponed until Oct. 1, prioritizing the…
Adventure Crew’s Great Ohio River Swim is canceled this year due to health concerns; coming back in ’21
Adventure Crew, the nonprofit that organizes the Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim, has announced the cancellation of the…
Recent studies by UK entomologists find invasive paper wasps preying on monarch butterfly larvae
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky An invasive paper wasp may be stymying the efforts of urban gardeners to rebuild…
Governor reports 477 new COVID cases, 10 deaths; wear masks in public or close quarters
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as cases continue…
From bus driver to superintendent, Dr. Randy Poe forged legacy of success at Boone County Schools
Boone County High School needed a soccer coach. Students on the team suggested Randy Poe. At that time he was…
Calipari urges Kentuckians to wear a mask, follow the science; SEC postpones start of several fall sports
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today The recent increase in COVID-19 cases has created concern about the upcoming season, but John…
Bill Straub: Leave it to Mitch to make terrible situation unbearable, and welcome to McConnell World
With the Covid-19 juggernaut sweeping across the nation, sidestepping the federal government’s thus-far paltry efforts to rein it in, you…