CPE projects $144M impact on campuses from COVID-19; schools adapting with innovation
New estimates from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) show that COVID-19 has inflicted a staggering financial toll on…
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Footlighters extend creativity to old-time radio during pandemic; tune in to Fibber McGee and Molly
Staff report Footlighters has brought community theater to the region since 1963, finding a home at Newport’s historic Salem United…
Beshear reports 402 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths; will announce new mandatory requirements today
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 402 new COVID cases on Wednesday and six new deaths, bringing state totals to 17,919 cases…
CPE offers flexibility on college readiness standards; campuses have chance to assess student placement
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is allowing greater flexibility for the 2020-21 academic year in how campuses assess…
Beshear reports state tops 17,000 COVID-19 mark, with weekend spike; urges following guidelines
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The number of cases of the coronavirus in Kentucky has now topped the 17,000 mark,…
Kentucky income tax filing deadline is July 15; COVID-19 disruptions caused three-month extension
The Kentucky Department of Revenue is reminding taxpayers that the 2019 state income tax filing deadline is coming up on…
Rachel Roberts: Real winners of this year’s primary election are the voters themselves
As we congratulate the winners of this year’s primary election and look ahead to November, there’s one group who has…
COVID-19 UPDATE: Beshear reports 239 new cases, nine deaths; says ‘don’t let your guard down’
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday updated Kentuckians on the state’s ongoing battle against the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), reporting 239…
Analysis: Unfortunately, to mask or not to mask is the question for our time; choices rife with symbolism
By Jan Hillard NKyTribune data editor Scientific fact can be cold and inconvenient. Viral protection is related to wearing a…
Beshear talks of ‘test of a lifetime’ and reports 220 new COVID-19 cases, seven deaths
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 220 new COVID cases and seven deaths as of Wednesday afternoon. “Kentuckians have risen to the…
Beshear reports 282 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths; talks economic development, unemployment
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on several state initiatives, including COVID-19 as well as economic developments and state services. “Today…
NKU is ‘Moving Forward’ with plans for safe, healthy and student-ready opening for fall semester
Staff report Northern Kentucky University is “Moving Forward” with fall planning in an environment driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Kentucky sees largest jump at pump in the nation; significant increase in gas demand last week
Demand for gasoline across the the country is signaling that Americans are filling up more, according to AAA. For Kentuckians,…
140th Fancy Farm will just be picnic on Aug. 1 — no political speeches this year; more details coming
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Fancy Farm’s annual picnic is still a go for August, but without the political speeches,…
Education Commissioner Kevin Brown: Letter to Kentucky Public School families on school reopening
Dear Kentucky Public School Families: As discussions continue about reopening schools in the fall, I am sharing with you Kentucky’s Healthy…
The Carnegie moves previously announced 2020-21 productions to following year due to COVID-19
The Carnegie’s usual fare of upbeat musicals and stunning intimate dramas will have to wait until next season. In order…
Budgeting in ever-swirling environment; pandemic, other pressures made complex task more so
Second of two parts on the City of Covington’s 2020-21 budget. It made one’s head whirl. As Covington officials labored…
NKY has 10 new COVID-19 cases, state 280, 8 deaths; long-term care visitation to open, wear masks
As of Thursday afternoon, the NKY Health Department reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky, for 1,630 total…
Beshear reports 229 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death; cases tied to Myrtle Beach; testing in Kenton County
Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday updated Kentuckians on the state’s actions to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). He reported…
Healthy@school guidance issued for upcoming school year — and, yes, students should wear masks
The Kentucky Department for Public Health, in collaboration with the Kentucky Department of Education, issued the highly anticipated guidance for…
Don Owen: Will there be prep football in Kentucky this fall? Here’s an alphabetical guide — just in case
Every sports fan in Northern Kentucky wants to see it — high school football on Friday nights this fall. The…
Now back on campus, Louisville’s Williamson understands importance of following virus protocols
By Kenny Klein University of Louisville University of Louisville forward Samuell Williamson is glad to be back on campus with…