Beshear releases tax returns, renews calls for transparency from other office holders in Kentucky
As the commonwealth is focused on defeating COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday showed his ongoing commitment to transparency by…
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Newport Independent Schools names four administrators; first major hires by superintendent
The Newport Board of Education has named four top administration leaders, which are the first major hires of incoming Superintendent…
Kentuckians encouraged to report suspected election law violations to Election Fraud Hotline
Attorney General Daniel Cameron is encouraging Kentuckians to report suspected election law violations during the 2020 primary election to the…
Beshear reports 203 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths; talks public pool openings, 50-person gatherings
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday updated Kentuckians on steps the state is taking to address the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)….
Louisville defensive back uses platform as Division I athlete to join in call for change in society
By Rocco Gasparro University of Louisville University of Louisville defensive back Anthony Johnson isn’t sitting idle when it comes to…
Ethos Laboratories of Newport to offer world’s first sVNT to evaluate COVID-19 protective immunity
Newport-based Ethos Laboratories has entered a strategic partnership with Genscript to offer the first quantitative surrogate Viral Neutralization Test (sVNT)…
Freedom Center joins with museums coast-to-coast to launch BLKFREEDOM.org this Friday
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will join five other leading Black museums and historical institutions to launch BLKFREEDOM.org, a…
WYWQ*: Graves Road Interchange in Boone County is moving quickly, relieves congestion, opens land
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern Started in January, the Graves Road Interchange Project in Boone County has seen exponential progress,…
Kentucky Downs’ live meet in September to include $12 million in purses, 16 stakes over six days
With the addition of a sixth day of racing, Kentucky Downs’ 2020 live meet in September will offer about $12…
García-Palencia twins provide double impact for EKU track and field program as freshmen
Two of the most impressive Eastern Kentucky University competitors at the 2020 Ohio Valley Conference Indoor Track and Field Championships…
Kentucky State Trooper Bartley Weaver IV participates in NBC’s ‘The Titan Games’
By Summer Crick Special to NKyTribune It’s safe to say that Bartley Weaver IV, a state trooper with the Kentucky…
Kentucky by Heart: Stories behind names of high schools reveal unique look at Kentucky’s past
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist While recently looking over information about public high schools in Kentucky, it occurred to me…
Beshear reports 205 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths; urges wearing masks for best protection
As of Monday afternoon, Gov. Andy Beshear said there were at least 12,647 COVID-19 cases in Kentucky. The Governor provided…
Newport Independent Schools offering free meals, reading programs for children this summer
The Newport Independent Schools has taken steps to provide free meals — breakfast and lunch — to any child age…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky program focuses on health equity — disparities exist, should be addressed
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky advocates for health equity in Kentucky. One way they…
Stuart Sanders: Bemoaning statues? Then support places where history actually happened
Confederate monuments are in the crosshairs. Officials in Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama and beyond are calling for the removal of…
Deadline today to request ballot by mail; other options, candidates, more here for June 23 primary
Staff report Today is the last day for registered voters to request a ballot by mail so they can vote…
Diabetics are a high-risk population, vulnerable to complications for COVID-19; take extra precautions
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Worldwide, an estimated 463 million adults are living with diabetes according to the International Diabetes…
WYWQ*: Local coffee shops find many ways to serve the community during the COVID pandemic
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern At the start of COVID-19, panic ensued as uncertainties began to arise. How will this…
Kentucky Board of Education narrows candidate pool to six for the next Commissioner of Education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) approved a motion to direct search firm Greenwood/Asher and Associates Inc. to conduct reference checks…
Louisville athletic director sees good chance of college football season starting on time
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today In his latest update to the University of Louisville Athletics Association board of directors and…
Cove Federal Credit Union awards scholarships to six local high school students who are college-bound
Cove Federal Credit Union announced the recipients of the 2020 Cove Federal Credit Union Scholarship. Six local students, members of…