Kentucky facing budget shortfall of nearly $500 million due to conditions caused by pandemic
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A report issued Thursday by the state budget director’s office shows a potential general fund…
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John Schaaf: McConnell’s talk of state bankruptcy is strange, and his timing of announcement is peculiar
In a strange move, Sen. Mitch McConnell recently announced he favors “allowing states to use the bankruptcy route,” so he’s…
Former UK quarterback in thick of COVID-19 battle; provides supplies, services as company president
By Tony Neely University of Kentucky The moment from bowl week was routine: A former player who lives in the…
Calipari, Wildcats begin season against Kansas in State Farm Champions Classic on Nov. 10
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will open the college basketball season against Kansas in the State Farm Champions Classic…
NKY Restaurant Relief Fund awards seven $1,000 grants in final drawing; total of $37,000 awarded
The NKY Restaurant Relief Fund, a joint project of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Northern Kentucky Tri-ED and Horizon…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: James Alexander Henshall is known as the father of bass fishing in America
Editor’s note: This is the first of three articles on the life and work of the father of bass fishing…
Thomas More swimmer Miller named All-American; finished eighth nationally in 1,650-yard freestyle
Thomas More senior swimmer Shelby Miller has been named an All-American by the College Swimming & Diving Coaches Association of…
From Where I Am Standing: Covington’s model Read Ready program makes big difference in kids’ lives
By Rick Hulefeld Special to NKyTribune There is something unique going on in Covington, something that could matter greatly to…
Chamber of Commerce survey of state businesses details employer expectations as economy reopens
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce surveyed 443 businesses across the Commonwealth in attempts…
GCF awards Summertime Kids $1,000 grants to 175 regional nonprofits to help promote summer learning
Greater Cincinnati Foundation (GCF) has awarded $187,277 in Summertime Kids grants to 175 regional nonprofit organizations. Thanks to the generosity…
Newport City Commission unanimously approves nearly $350,000 in street, park improvements
Three streets and a park will be enhanced and repaired through nearly $350,000 in improvement projects unanimously approved by the…
Butler’s Pantry to reopen Monday with expanded grocery offerings, chef-prepared meals to go
Butler’s Pantry in Covington has announced that the restaurant and market will reopen for business on Monday. In an effort…
Keven Moore: Screening your employees for COVID-19; provide proper training and protective supplies
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is changing many features and characteristics of the current workplace, as many employers begin planning…
COVID Update: NKY has 32 new cases; KY has 184 cases, 10 deaths; Governor sets May dates for restart
As of Wednesday afternoon, 32 additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for 480 total cases, reported…
With shortened MLB draft, Louisville baseball coach lobbies for expanded rosters at collegiate level
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today This is always an unsettled time of the year for University of Louisville baseball coach…
NKU’s Haile/US Bank College of Business honored with ‘Innovations That Inspire’ award
Northern Kentucky University’s Haile/US Bank College of Business has a unique approach to prepare tomorrow’s leaders that is changing the…
Bill Straub: Mitch McConnell, known for putting party before country, does it again over ‘blue state bailouts’
In 1975, facing an excruciating financial crisis, the City of New York under Democratic Mayor Abraham Beame, looking bankruptcy squarely…
NKU track and field athletes chosen to participate in virtual NCAA Career in Sports forum May 27-29
Northern Kentucky University track and field athletes Megan Kappen and Jenna Tracy have been chosen to participate in this year’s…
COVID Update: NKY has 28 cases, 6 deaths; KY has 230 cases, 12 deaths; reopening KY economy
As of Tuesday afternoon, 28 additional cases of COVID-19 and six new deaths have been identified in Northern Kentucky, for…
Council on Postsecondary Education report shows college attainment remains on the rise in Kentucky
Kentucky moved ever closer to its educational attainment goals in the 2018-19 academic year as the combined number of undergraduate…
Commentary: Cash payments give Americans crucial economic support; it can combat climate change too
By Mark Reynolds and Vasudha Deshpande Citizens’ Climate Lobby COVID-19 is first and foremost a public health crisis, but as…
Lynn James: Looking for distractions in this troubled time; how can we can we get a break from the virus?
It was April 2nd when I heard the news that a single day’s U.S. deaths from the coronavirus first surpassed…