Teachers are confused, concerned and fearful as they contemplate the new school year amid COVID pandemic
Kentucky Health News Perhaps unlike any previous school year, teachers are looking to 2020-21 with dread. On top of their…
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Dick Gabriel: Let me interrupt your misperceptions about Adolph Rupp with some facts on the race issue
Given the climate in America today when it comes to race relations, it was inevitable that a debate would open…
Rural Blog: Booker says candidates must ‘show up and listen’ to rural voters, find commonality
First-term state Rep. Charles Booker of Louisville, an African American who nearly won the nomination to face Senate Majority Leader…
Billy Reed: Birthday remembrances with a baseball soundtrack playing prominently in the background
Today is my birthday, and a lot of things go through your mind when you reach my age. I remember,…
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce to host Business Impact Awards celebration Aug. 10–14
They are the best businesses in the region and deserve recognition and acclaim, which is exactly what the Northern Kentucky…
Northern Kentucky Chamber, Education Council to host excellence in education celebration July 30
The 2019-20 school year finished in a fashion that no local educator, administrator, parent or student alike could – or…
John Salyers dies at age 72; served as field rep for Sen. Jim Bunning and president of Florence Rotary
John Dewey Salyers, 72, died July 7, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. Salyers served as field representative for…
KHSAA extends limited practice restrictions on most high school teams; golf season will start on time
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Limited practice restrictions placed on Kentucky high school sports teams due to the coronavirus…
Kentucky State Police at Dry Ridge document complaints about scams by phone, social media
The Kentucky State Police, Post 6 in Dry Ridge, has documented a number of people who have reported being contacted…
CPE approves historically low tuition increases for 2020-21; rates a financial win for students
In a financial win for students, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education finalized tuition rates for public universities, preserving college…
Sen. Schickel joins bipartisan group to draft legislation restricting no-knock search warrants
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bipartisan group of Kentucky lawmakers, including NKY’s Sen. John Schickel, has announced they are…
Kenton County Public Library offering variety of services — and some new rules to keep patrons safe
Kenton County Public Library officials are offering both express in-person service and online options during the current health crisis. There…
Beshear reports 426 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths; urges wearing masks to stop the spread
Gov. Andy Beshear re-emphasized the importance of wearing face coverings in many situations to protect Kentucky lives and the economy…
Swiss Skydiver takes on the boys in field of 13 in Saturday’s $600,000 Toyota Blue Grass Stakes
Peter Callahan’s Swiss Skydiver will try to put herself on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail Saturday when she takes on…
Supreme Court cancels in-person bar exams in 2020 as precaution, announces remote bar exam Oct. 5-6
The Supreme Court of Kentucky has entered amended order 2020-50 canceling the July 28-29 and Sept. 30-Oct. 1 bar examinations…
Kentucky offers in-person unemployment assistance in Covington, Prestonsburg beginning Monday
Individuals can make appointments for in-person unemployment insurance services that will be offered next week in Covington and Prestonsburg to…
Newport Aquarium emerges from long shutdown as a safe and entertaining favorite family destination
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern The Newport Aquarium is back after a 100-day long shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
As cases top 18K, Governor orders wearing masks in public to halt virus and continue to reopen safely
Highlighting his commitment to protecting all Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must wear face coverings in many situations if…
Constance Alexander: Author Roberta George’s debut novel ‘The Day’s Heat’ is hot stuff; she’s 80
Best birthday present this year was discovering that a friend from long ago, Roberta George, had her first novel published…
Take care of yourself, starting with Erin DeSantis’ Kenton County Library yoga class (for mind, body)
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter When Erin DeSantis took a yoga class over five and a half years ago,…
Circuit Judge enters temporary restraining order against Beshear administration in KDA lawsuit
Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles announced Thursday that a Scott County Circuit Judge entered a temporary restraining order against the…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Asian carp invasion and the war to rid Ky. waterways of these nuisance species
Of all the invasive, non-native species that have made their way to North America from China, none is more egregious…