Grayson Rose announces plans to return to NKU for additional year; Coffey, Geist, Niece to pursue careers
Grayson Rose has announced her intent to return to the Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball team for the 2021-22 campaign….
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USDEA releases National Drug Threat Assessments showing ‘harsh reality’ of drug threats
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration on Tuesday released the National Drug Threat Assessment, an annual…
Registration now available for third Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit to be held virtually March 3
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s (KDA) Kentucky Proud brand is co-hosting the third annual Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit March…
Kentucky to recognize contributions of grocery workers during Supermarket Employees Day Feb. 22
Supermarket employees have played a major role in keeping our communities running and our families fed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic….
Kentucky Chamber of Commerce releases first report in quarterly series on state’s economy
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce released the first of a new series of quarterly reports, “Kentucky’s Economic Recovery: A Quarterly…
Kentucky schools face challenges when transitioning to online teaching during COVID-19 pandemic
By Anya Slepyan The Daily Yonder Rebecca Potter has been a teacher in Letcher County for 29 years, but she’s…
City of Union provides CARES Act funding to three schools in its city limits to help with distance learning
The City of Union has announced the transfer of $303,000 in CARES act funding to three local schools located in…
Vent Haven Museum receives rare ventriloquist collection from meetNKY; board forgives $10K lease
By Pat Crowley Special to NKyTribune Even a dummy knows that Vent Haven Museum — the world’s only museum dedicated…
Virtual education brings UK Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes during COVID-19 pandemic
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service agents have used creative techniques and the internet…
Newport Food Service workers formally honored by Kentucky House of Representatives
Newport’s Food Service workers – who are viewed by many as valuable but often unsung heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic…
Be assured, travelers, CVG becomes first airport in Midwest to get global Health Accreditation
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport is the first airport in the Midwest and third in the U.S. to receive an industry-approved,…
Kyle Keeney: Congress must protect access to care for Kentuckians, needed resources for hospitals
As COVID-19 cases hit record numbers in Kentucky, policymakers must work together to protect access to care and ensure our…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky releases statement on racism and health inequities
From the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky: Racism kills every day. The horrific deaths of African Americans in the past…
State unemployment rates soar in all 120 Kentucky counties due to COVID-19 pandemic
Unemployment rates soared in all 120 Kentucky counties between April 2019 and April 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for…
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…
UK’s Stoops hopeful college football season will start on time, wants fans in the stands this fall
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Stoops is proceeding with caution. The University of Kentucky football coach is hopeful the…
Construction at Ovation site in Newport ongoing; goal is completion of music venue by end of 2020
By Don Owen NKyTribune news editor Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, construction crews have continued working at the Ovation site…
UK specialist says to plan ahead for equine feed needs, but no need to overbuy during pandemic
By Aimee Nielson University of Kentucky The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of overbuying of food, and this is…
City of Newport issues curfew for juveniles between hours of 9 p.m.-6 a.m. due to COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Newport has issued a curfew for juveniles between the hours of 9 p.m. until 6 a.m. due…
KY Transportation Cabinet extends emergency order for commercial drivers in COVID-19 relief effort
Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has extended until June 1, an existing emergency order that temporarily lifts regulatory restrictions on…
March General Fund receipts increase 6.8 percent over last year; Road Fund receipts up 6.0 percent
State Budget Director John Hicks reported that March’s General Fund receipts grew 6.8 percent compared to March of last year,…
Bishop Foys says Holy Week and Easter at Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption to be streamed live
Bishop Roger Foys will celebrate Palm Sunday Mass, the Chrism Mass, the sacred Triddum and Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral Basilica…