Beshear reports 522 new COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths; announces two-week bar closure, restaurant limits
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 522 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths, and he instituted new rules Monday that will close…
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Single-family residential and remodeling permits surge into 2nd quarter; building trades in demand
Single-family residential building permits surged into the second quarter of 2020, said Brian Miller, Executive Vice President of the Building…
White House virus coordinator meets with Kentucky leaders; Beshear says new restrictions coming
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dr. Deborah Birx, response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force, met with reporters…
Our Rich History: The Newport public school system reflects the evolution of American education
By Roger VonStrohe Special to NKyTribune Part 37 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” The evolution of…
Reading matters: Books can make a big difference in a child’s life and school performance; adults needed
By Jill Barshay The Hechinger Report Literacy experts have long known that reading to toddlers, even babies, can make a…
The River: 600 river miles to go, CLYDE is ‘slow and steady,’ gets an oil leak and runs into ‘big blow’
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
University of Kentucky faculty group asks president to change the name of historic Rupp Arena
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today A group at the University of Kentucky sent a letter to Kentucky President Eli Capilouto…
Survey of Kentucky parents highlights families’ concern regarding child care amid pandemic
According to a recent survey of Kentucky parents and families, nearly 30 percent of respondents are struggling to find child…
Tim Hanner, his own story: A second transplant, staying positive, embracing many lessons learned
Second of two parts Educator Tim Hanner shares his story in his own words — a story of the journey…
Backpacks & Breakfast annual event makes changes because of pandemic; register for backpacks here
Backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away to Northern Kentucky students from low-income families but not at the…
KHSAA Board of Control will discuss fall sports starting dates during virtual meeting on Tuesday
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Starting dates for Kentucky high school fall sports will be the main topic of…
Don Owen: Bellevue native Steve Ridder continues to make hoops history, but never forgets his past
Remember that lanky kid from Bellevue High School named Steve Ridder? You know, the star basketball player who helped Bellevue…
Tim Hanner, his own story: Discovering surprising kidney disease — and dealing with the what’s next?
First of two parts Educator Tim Hanner shares his story in his own words — a story of the journey…
Beshear reports 518 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths and says state budget will not have a shortfall
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that the state is looking to close out fiscal year 2020 without a shortfall, despite…
10 Minutes/10 Years of Difference: Fill out your 2020 census now; it will shape public services funding
For just 10 minutes of your time, you can make a difference that will last 10 years. It takes about…
WYWQ*: Tri-ED kept office open and (even if from a distance) fully engaged in moving mission forward
Staff report WYWQ* (While You Were Quarantined), work continued in many ways in the community and among major employers in…
KyCIR: During NTI, ‘participation’ definition varied from school to school; questions abound on future
By Graham Ambrose Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting In March, as the state hunkered down for a pandemic, Kentucky schools launched…
Dave Schroeder: NKY Chamber unveils Gateway for Growth welcoming plan, impact of immigration
In 2019, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce decided to take a leap of faith and apply for a Gateways…
Our Rich History: The environmental history of Newport, a former woodland with rich forest heritage
By Stanley Hedeen Special to NKyTribune Part 36 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020.” When Newport was…
Need More Acres Farm owners grow fresh, healthy food, tout food justice; eat more fruits, vegetables
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter Kentucky farmer Michelle Howell is passionate about providing fresh food to all, no matter…
Why LoveTheCov? Hear what executives of companies who are moving into the city are saying
With about 1,000 jobs announced in Covington since March 1 and a seemingly unending plethora of unique and high-profile economic…
Billy Reed: Paying homage to former college athletes on medical front lines in battle against COVID
Let’s stop fretting, for just a moment, about whether we’ll have 2020-’21 basketball season, and concentrate on paying homage to…