State prepares for reopening business, taking notice of study that shows state’s shutdown has saved lives
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Gov. Andy Beshear has announced details of the first broad phase…
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Kentucky Distillers, including Ludlow’s Second Sight Spirits, making sanitizer for business reopenings
As Gov. Andy Beshear outlined the plan for Phase 1 of reopening Kentucky’s economy, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association and Kentucky…
Send stories to Behringer-Crawford Museum for historical collection on life during COVID-19
Behringer-Crawford Museum is inviting Northern Kentuckians to share their personal stories in Behind the Mask: NKY in the Pandemic, a…
Miranda Wucherer: As a tribute to my mom, these pink shoes have a deeper meaning than volleyball
When I sat down to tell my story, I didn’t know where to start. I wanted to share something that…
UK Health Sciences alum shares candid look at COVID-19 battle on front lines of New York City
By Lauren Thompson University of Kentucky Paintsville native Jarrod Cole has known he wanted to practice medicine since childhood, but…
Protesters gather at state Capitol demanding Kentucky economy be reopened immediately
By Robin Cornetet and Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Around 1,000 protesters gathered at the State Capitol on a bright sunny…
Billy Reed: The Turtle Derby has a nice, slow ring to it — how about another with a political twist?
In my 56 years on the Kentucky Derby trail, I had never heard the Turtle Derby story. It sounds preposterous,…
Community Action agencies accept applications for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program
In response to the COVID-19 emergency, Community Action agencies across Kentucky are now taking applications for an added spring open…
Duke Energy Kentucky’s rate increase now in effect; approved by Kentucky Public Service Commission
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (KPSC) issued an order on April 27 approving new rates for Duke Energy Kentucky’s 143,000…
Former Louisville field hockey player Hannah Boyle went from the turf to a career at the racetrack
By Lori Harmon University of Louisville The first Saturday in May is traditionally Derby Day – except for this year,…
Absent cap-and-gown ceremony, Beechwood grads get special posters along Beechwood Road
It might not make up for all the graduation pomp and circumstance, but Beechwood’s graduating seniors got a special recognition…
Al Cross: McConnell risks riling public employees with pension, bankruptcy remarks
Ever since he became leader of Republicans in the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell has used that post as his most…
Chief Justice Minton creates three task forces to plan how courts will reopen across the state
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. has created three task forces to plan how courts across the state…
Criminals smuggle tainted safety equipment into U.S.; illegal coronavirus kits nabbed by Cincinnati CBP
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The two Customs and Border Protection offices in Kentucky have been busy since the coronavirus…
Board of Elections adopts emergency administrative regulation to allow primary absentee voting by mail
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The State Board of Elections on Friday unanimously adopted an emergency administrative regulation that will…
Bob and John’s very excellent adventure at the 1994 Kentucky Derby; Bob read about the race later
(Since Derby memories are all we will have on this particular First Saturday in May, we wanted to share with…
COVID update: NKY has 42 new cases; KY has 177 cases, 8 deaths; Beshear urges completing the Census
Staff report As of Friday afternoon, 42 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, according to the…
Soltes ready to end NKU soccer career in positive fashion after rehabbing second ACL injury
By Robby Johnson NKU Athletic Communications Northern Kentucky University women’s soccer standout Emily Soltes will be in unfortunate-but-familiar territory this…
COVID Update: NKY has 25 new cases, KY has 174 cases, 5 deaths; Beshear aims for ‘smart’ reopening
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 25 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 505 total…
Covington Farmers Market open on Saturday at Roebling Point, more vendors; safety rules in place
The Covington Farmers Market moved back outside to Roebling Point last weekend, and many vendors reported their best sales day…
Fabulous Furs switches production to make masks to donate to healthcare workers, first responders
Covington’s First Responders have benefited from a massive switch in production at Donna Salyers’ Fabulous Furs. As a retailer of…
NKY Forum: Via Zoom cafe, join discussion on pandemic question ‘What about my job, finances?’
Given the shelter-at-home period that we’ve entered, the Northern Kentucky Forum has been trying to continue delivering public discussions in…