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Kentucky Distillers see Bourbon Trail attendance drop during pandemic, seek legislative remedies
For the first time in its 21-year history, total attendance at Kentucky Bourbon Trail® distilleries fell sharply in 2020 amidst…
Holmes High School Esports team plays video games competitively — and must focus on academics
By Debra Vance Covington Independent Schools Sixteen-year-old Haidyn Legner has never been part of a school sporting team, until now. The sophomore at Holmes High School has joined the schools’…
The Man Scout: Let’s commit to using technology for good and trying to create more positivity in the world
By Chris Cole Special to NKyTribune First things first – a big Man Scout thank you to my wife, Megan,…
State’s travel, tourism industry hit hard by COVID crisis, adds a priority to big plan: RECOVERY
Staff report The Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) has released a plan containing over 40 recommendations designed to contribute to…
NKY Regional Philanthropy Symposium moved to new date in hopes of live event, Sept. 27
Horizon Community Funds, the Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative, and the planning committee for the Northern Kentucky Regional Philanthropy Symposium have moved…
Winter storm underway — and more coming; state of emergency in effect; stay home if you can
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State officials are urging Kentuckians to limit travel as much as possible due to the…
Interact for Health announces retirement of Dr. O’dell Owens; board to conduct search for replacement
Interact for Health announced Monday President and CEO Dr. O’dell Moreno Owens will retire effective March 31. Owens has led…
Our Rich History: Dave Cowens and his life in Newport before the Hall of Fame
Part 63 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.”By Steve Preston Special to the NKyTribune “Our Rich History”…
Governor urges preparing for more rounds of winter storms, ice accumulations and low temperatures
Gov. Andy Beshear said Kentuckians must prepare now for more rounds of winter storms through Thursday night, with the heaviest…
McConnell explains his vote against impeachment; he does not condone Trump’s ‘disgraceful actions’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell made the following remarks after the Senate voted 57-43 Saturday in favor of the conviction…
The River: There’s cold, colder, and coldest — and then there are the days on a riverboat in ice
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Billy Reed: Black History Month perfect time to remember 1963 state boys’ basketball tournament
Black History Month is the perfect time to remember the 1963 Kentucky Boys’ State High School Basketball Tournament because that’s…
Kentucky’s Ashley Judd, actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador, suffers serious leg injury in Congo
Kentucky native, actress, activist and United Nation’s Goodwill Ambassador Ashley Judd is in an ICU trauma unit in South Africa…
This Week at the Capitol: Future of historical horse racing takes center stage during busy three-day week
With the Kentucky Senate and House convening three days, this week was short on workdays but long on action. The…
House passes Historical Horse Racing 55-38 after contentious debate; Governor said he’ll sign
By Joe Clabes NKyTribune reporter After months of uncertainty following an opinion by the Kentucky Supreme Court, historical horse racing…
Historical Horse Racing clears House committee; full floor House vote today; if passed, goes to Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would allow historical horse racing in Kentucky won passage in a House committee…
Graduates of Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs launch successful businesses during pandemic
Undaunted by the global pandemic, four alumni of the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) launched small businesses throughout Kentucky last…
The (Wo)Man Scout: The book I was glad my mother did not hand me — and what I might have become
By Megan Cole Special to NKyTribune I weren’t no girl scout, neither. You can call me Megan Cole: wife to…
Senate passes historical horse racing; Turfway horsemen speak up for the bill, saying ‘save our jobs’
By Joe Clabes NKyTribune reporter As the Kentucky State Senate passed SB 120, Turfway Park horsemen are making their case…
Just what you wanted, a different way to celebrate Valentine’s — a Finders Keepers Scavenger Hunt
A different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day: do a scavenger hunt. The Catalytic Fund has created a new Finders Keepers…
Prep Sports Notebook: Simon Kenton basketball player joins sister on 2,000 career points list
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Simon Kenton senior guard Kelly Niece has become the second basketball player in team…