KEA says COVID-19 positivity rate too high for in-person classes; should be below 4 percent
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today The union for Kentucky’s teachers said this week that the state’s public schools should not…
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Col Owens: Of course we can — we must search our souls if we really mean to find the end to racism
Distinguishing between races began in America in 1619, with the importation of Africans as slaves. The American economy was built…
Horizon Community Funds distributes $550K to nonprofits addressing pandemic hardships
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky has distributed more than $550,000 to Northern Kentucky nonprofits, as organizations across the region…
Gov. Beshear reports 573 new COVID cases, four deaths; ‘virus is spreading too much,’ he says
Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday reported 573 new COVID cases and four deaths, bringing the state’s totals to 33,796 cases…
Kentucky native one step closer to approval as Ambassador of UN Economic and Social Council
Kentucky native Jennifer Yue Barber appeared before the U.S. Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee this week for her appointment as ambassador…
Boone County Schools Superintendent Matt Turner sends letter to faculty, staff about school reopening
Dear Colleagues, As we enter the last few weeks before the first day of school I want to provide more…
People Working Cooperatively get grants to support critical home repairs, service programs
People Working Cooperatively (PWC) has received more than $80,000 in grant funding from local organizations to support critical home repairs…
Briefs: NKCAC childcare grant, GE, Seligman grants to Redwood, dermalounge Medical Spa expands
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission has received a $975,412 competitive federal grant to offer comprehensive childcare and early education for…
Ashli Watts: Road to recovery depends on legal liability, unemployment fund, education/childcare
As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the road to Kentucky’s economic recovery will no doubt be longer than…
Kenton County’s iconic Historic Courthouse in Independence undergoing major renovations
The Historic Kenton County Courthouse in Independence has been undergoing major changes to improve services and safety for citizens and…
Shelley Shearer: The denture dilemma — what’s the best choice? least expensive? right for you?
Modern dentistry has provided consumers with more choices than ever before when it comes to dentures. Here’s some help as…
Ellis Park Derby a reunion of sorts for Northern Kentucky native Bruce Lunsford; watch Art Collector
By Jennie Rees JR Communications Bruce Lunsford grew up in Kenton County, where the local track in northern Kentucky is…
St. Elizabeth, Gravity Diagnostics partner to offer free COVID-19 testing at two drive-through sites in NKY
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced expanded drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Northern Kentucky by entering into a partnership with St. Elizabeth…
Prohibitive favorite Art Collector set to run against full field in Ellis Park Derby on Sunday
The field was set Thursday for Sunday’s first-ever Kentucky Derby prep staged at Ellis Park, with Keeneland’s Grade 2 Toyota…
Mazak President Don Janka talks about pandemic’s effect but says he’s optimistic about the future
By David Holthaus Cincy Magazine Machine tool maker Yamazaki Mazak Corp. entered the U.S. market in 1968 and moved its U.S. headquarters…
Roebling Bridge inspection scheduled Monday and there will be one-lane only on Tuesday
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office says the John A. Roebling Bridge is scheduled for a routine bridge inspection…
Covington shares more pictures of inside the IRS facility — after they trigger ‘a thousand memories’
A single photograph shared by Covington City Hall this week from inside the soon-to-be-demolished IRS processing center triggered memories for…
Ted Richardson, 80, dies at home after an extended illness; founded Cardinal Engineering, civic servant
Tilford Ray (Ted) Richardson, 80, died peacefully at home under hospice care, after an extended illness, on August 4. He…
Louisville dismisses three men’s soccer players, suspends three others for team violations
By Stephen Williams University of Louisville Three members of the University of Louisville men’s soccer program have been dismissed from…
Shawn Carroll: New Perceptions annual dinner — celebrating its 68th year — is going virtual this year
New Perceptions Annual Dinner is going virtual. To celebrate New Perceptions 68th birthday, we are working with a local entity…
Governor reports 516 new COVID cases, 8 deaths; extends mask-wearing mandate; news round-up
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 516 new COVID cases and eight deaths as of Thursday afternoon, bringing the state’s totals to…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Spotted (Kentucky) Bass — most common in the streams of Northeastern Ky.
Editor’s note: This is the sixth article in a series about Kentucky’s native gamefish species. Once thought to be a…