NKY Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund launched by Horizon community partners; goal is $4m
Horizon Community Funds of Northern Kentucky is launching a new fund to support Northern Kentuckians facing increased crises or needs…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Most outbreaks of disease like covid-19 trace to consumption of wildlife in China
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses common in animals that can cause human illness ranging from the symptoms of…
Gov. Beshear cites ‘the test of our time,’ announces a fourth Kentucky death and Team Kentucky fund
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday the fourth death related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), an 82-year-old woman in Lexington with…
Covington Parks & Recreation activities ratcheted back; trails and green spaces still open
The City of Covington is refunding shelter reservations, canceling its upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, and making other significant adaptations to…
Thomas More President Chillo says semester to continue online, residence halls close March 30
As COVID-19 continues to evolve, many recommendations have been made that Thomas More President Joseph Chillo says are being implemented…
John Schickel: Pulling together, keeping an eye on budget — and reminding you to wash your hands
As your state senator, I want to be there for you. These are very trying times and people are understandably…
Kentucky by Heart: Even the inconveniences brought on by coronavirus can be embraced in a positive way
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Okay, my Kentucky brethren, our personal mobility will likely be curtailed for the foreseeable future…
Number of COVID-19 cases jumps to 10 in NKY, Boone, Campbell counties report first positives
NKyTribune staff Five additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Northern Kentucky today, for a total of 10 cases….
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, of Bowling Green, tests positive for COVID-19, third Congressman with positive test
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, announced on Sunday that he has tested positive for…
A message from NKU President Ashish Vaidya regarding new directives in response to COVID-19
Daily lives continue to change as new recommendations and directives come forward from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the…
Kenton County Parks remain open with restrictions; ‘Big Blue Recycle Bin’ program suspended
Kenton County Parks are currently open to the public for passive recreation, but, due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), shelter houses, and…
Duke Energy Foundation awards $50,000 rapid response grants locally related to COVID-19
Duke Energy has awarded $50,000 to the local community as part of its rapid response grants for community needs in…
Covington City Commission meetings closed to public, but citizens can watch live, submit comments
To help limit the spread of the acute respiratory virus COVID-19, the public will not be able to physically attend…
Fifth case of COVID-19, 33-year-old female, identified in Kenton County, cases appear to be unconnected
A fifth case of COVID-19 has been identified in Kenton County. The individual is a 33-year-old female. She is in…
The River: Everything seems to be shutting down except river’s workhorses; humor can save the day
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
TANK to reduce services, change procedures, in response to COVID-19 pandemic, effective Monday
NKyTribune staff The Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky has announced a schedule of reduced services in response to the COVID-19…
Three additional cases of COVID-19 in Kenton County; efforts underway to trace contacts
Three additional cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Kenton County. The individuals are a 32-year-old male, a 96-year-old male,…
Learning Grove finalizing plan to offer emergency childcare for young and school-age children
While Ohio and Kentucky are still finalizing the requirements and regulations around providing emergency childcare for young and school-age children,…
Helping the hungry in a pandemic; Be Concerned creates ‘safe’ ways to pick up food, donate
As the contagious COVID-19 pandemic spreads across the nation, Covington’s largest pantry has two challenges getting food to people who…
Kentucky funeral homes are open but viewings and attendance must be limited to ‘protect everybody’
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Kentucky funeral homes are staying open during the coronavirus pandemic, but the way business is…
Covington mayor declares State of Emergency; local order speeds City response to COVID-19 pandemic
Covington Mayor Joe Meyer declared a formal State of Emergency in Northern Kentucky’s largest city. The move is a legal…
NKY Health suspends in-person services to increase social distancing, focus resources on COVID-19
In an effort to increase social distancing, as well as focus additional resources on COVID-19 response, the Northern Kentucky Health…