City takes ‘big step forward’ on IRS site, public works, Hotel Covington — bringing jobs, service and change
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter For the past two weeks, the city Commission has made headlines because of how they…
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Earth Day celebrates 50th anniversary amid COVID-19; UK water specialist gives eco-friendly advice
By Carol Lea Spence University of Kentucky Earth Day is 50 years old. It has a distinguished history, contributing to…
Kentucky voter registration flatlines in March; Adams encourages online voter registration
Secretary of State Michael G. Adams said Kentucky saw a flatline in voter registration in March, with the state holding…
UK alumni veterinarians adapting to COVID-19 challenges; interaction with clients has changed
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky Veterinarians are essential and open for business in Kentucky, but the way they are…
Sanitation District getting started on first phase of stormwater/wastewater project in Ft. Thomas
Sanitation District No. 1 starting to break ground this week on the first phase of a stormwater and wastewater project…
People of NKY: Woodrow Wilson Phelps has lived a life that books are made of — and found true love too
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Woodrow Wilson Phelps, Jr. Now THAT is a name. Wood’s dad, the first Woodrow Wilson Phelps,…
UK announces $70 million budget shortfall for next year; cuts required to lay foundation for future
By Jay Blanton University of Kentucky University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto on Tuesday announced that UK is confronting challenges…
Boone County school’s in-person kindergarten registration canceled, but there are options here
Boone County schools in-person Kindergarten registration had to be canceled but there are several options for enrolling a child whose…
Brian Bozeman: Earth Day’s 50th birthday worth celebrating as we build a better, sustainable society
Fifty years ago, on April 22, 1970, an estimated 20 million Americans attended events across the country to support environmental…
Kentucky high school spring sports, state basketball tournaments canceled due to coronavirus outbreak
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter There will be no spring sports played by Kentucky high school teams this year…
COVID: NKY has 20 new cases, 4 deaths; KY has 177 cases, 17 deaths; ‘Healthy at Work’ initiative begins
As of Tuesday, 20 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky by the Health Department, for 306…
C.I. Thornburg Co. acquires Hebron’s Viking Supply; company focuses on water/wastewater management
Jeffrey Morrison, CEO of C.I. Thornburg Co., Inc., also known as CITCO, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire…
Breaking bread in public is old tradition, sidelined by COVID; restaurants innovate, offer curbside service
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune senior editor Breaking bread in a restaurant is a tradition as old as communal life. Being…
Fifteen NKY students among 72 statewide to be selected for Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), a competitive summer program where Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model…
Kentucky by Heart: Some ramblings, musings and wanderings to pass the time during social distancing
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist Sometimes it feels good to allow this Kentucky-centric mind to do some wandering and then…
Latest models for Kentucky COVID-19 impact vary; estimates how counties will deal with disease
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Projections of COVID-19’s impact on Kentucky continue to vary, but one model has begun…
Sarah Henry: Our nation’s children are not OK; more than ever, we need to assure our children can thrive
I am privileged. My husband and I are both still gainfully employed working from home; we can afford the internet…
Governor advises state’s superintendents to stay closed to in-person instruction this school year
Staff report Gov. Andy Beshear advised the commonwealth’s education leaders to keep facilities closed to in-person instruction for the rest…
NKU softball player Morgan Glover uses COVID-19 pandemic as motivation to make community impact
Though her senior season was cut short due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Northern Kentucky University softball player Morgan Glover…
KY Chamber, KCTCS partner on ‘Restart Kentucky,’ to bring industry leaders together on economic recovery
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce recently announced the formation of “Restart Kentucky,” an initiative designed to start the conversation on…
COVID update: NKY has 7 new cases, 3 deaths; KY has 102 cases, 6 deaths; unemployment claims brisk
As of Monday afternoon, the NKY Health Department announced 7 additional cases of COVID-19 and three new deaths have been…
Construction on 16th Street in Newport to correct storm water issues, address speeding vehicles
Crews from Michels Construction are beginning work along 16th Street in Newport to correct storm water issues and to address…