Unemployment rates rise in 59 Kentucky counties during past year; Oldham has lowest jobless rate
Unemployment rates rose in 59 Kentucky counties between February 2019 and February 2020, fell in 48 and stayed the same…
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NKY Chamber/Tri-ED presenting series of podcasts about the CARES Act federal stimulus
The CARES Act will provide $2 trillion in stimulus funding in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The NKY Chamber and…
Fifteen new cases, two deaths in NKY; 110 new cases, 11 deaths in KY; Gov. urges school closings ’til May 1
Fifteen additional cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for a total of 87…
Kroger, UFCW announce ‘Hero’ grocery worker pay increase, new benefits during COVID-19 outbreak
The Kroger Co. and the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) International Union announced a new increase to the pay…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: April is crappie month in Kentucky; vary tackle and techniques for success
A crappie is a crappie… well not exactly. The two species found in Kentucky waters look a lot alike, but…
CVG provides update on travel, services, cleaning standards; badgeholder tests positive for COVID-19
For the well-being of its passengers and employees, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is committed to operating a safe…
Bill Straub: Saying whatever is necessary to assure their legends for a place in history; it’s all in the spin
Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell has dished out some doozies during his time in the District of Columbia and…
UK’s Stoops keeping focus on people, safety of players’ families during COVID-19 pandemic
With how quickly things were changing, University of Kentucky football head coach Mark Stoops could see the writing on the…
Covington fights for better testing, equipment; new protocol for first responders a ‘step in right direction’
The City of Covington continues to fight hard for quicker access to testing and better personal protective equipment for its…
Cincinnati Zoo’s matriarch of gorillas, Samantha, the oldest at 50, humanely euthanized; had health issues
Samantha, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s oldest mammal and matriarch of its gorillas, has been humanely euthanized. Born at the Zoo…
Dramatic increase in COVID-19 NKY cases — 31; state has 93; Governor: ‘make a difference’
Northern Kentucky saw a dramatic increase in the number of coronavirus cases reported Wednesday afternoon — 31 new cases, for…
KY Coronavirus Fraud Task Force alerts Kentuckians about scams involving COVID-19 stimulus checks
State and Federal law enforcement officials from the Kentucky Coronavirus Fraud Task Force alerted Kentuckians about potential scams involving payments…
Stay active while at staying at home — here are some tips, because it isn’t good to sit all day
By Allison Perry University of Kentucky With people of all ages now staying at home as much as possible to…
Keven Moore: Adapting to social distancing orders come with new risk for restaurants
As restaurants and other industries adapt to social distancing orders to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, many have…
CPE makes Kentucky Virtual Library available to all Kentucky students, educators for at-home learning
Amid the challenges of COVID-19, the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) announced today that all K-12 students and teachers…
Eileen Harper, 88, wife of former Rep. Ken Harper for 67 years, dies of coronavirus complications
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Eileen Harper, 88, of Crestview Hills, passed away on Sunday, March 29, St. Elizabeth Hospital…
For NKU hurdler Kayla Thompson, hard work and positivity key to success in athletics, academics
The moment Kayla Thompson realized she wanted to do track was after watching her older brother Stephen beat their high…
Ryan Quarles: During global pandemic, buy local, support and honor the American farmer even more
Last week, Kentucky farm families celebrated “National Agriculture Week,” but as you can imagine, our annual celebration was quieter than…
Covington ambulance dedicated to COVID-19 response, new procedures reduce risk of exposure
Covington is activating an ambulance it had in reserve and is assigning it to respond to all runs involving patients…
National pump price for regular gasoline drops to $1.99 per gallon, cheapest average in four years
The national average for a gallon of regular gasoline dropped below $2 per gallon for the first time in four…
NKY Forum going virtual with Zoom Cafe Thursday; join in for public affairs discussion with Dr. Saddler
The Northern Kentucky Forum normally hosts “in-person live” events designed to connect the community with thought leaders in the region. The current restrictions…
Statewide day of online giving brings Kentuckians together with Kentucky Gives Day on May 12
Kentucky Gives Day – the statewide 24-hour online giving event – returns for an eighth year on May 12. Nonprofit…