Prichard Committee achieves 79 percent of Big Bold Ask goal driving ‘Big Bold Future’ for education in KY
As the 2024 legislative session closes in Kentucky, the Prichard Committee announced that the Big Bold Ask achieved 79% of…
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Latest home building data shows newly-constructed homes shrink to smallest square footage in 13 years
As the home building industry celebrates New Homes Month in April, new research shows that the average size of a…
Diocese of Covington to explore possible affiliation between Covington Latin School, Thomas More
The Diocese of Covington has announced the intent to explore an affiliation between Covington Latin School and Thomas More University….
BCM celebrates 150th anniversary of Kentucky Derby with special exhibit on hometown legends
The countdown is on for the 150th Anniversary of “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports,” the Kentucky Derby. But even if…
Report shows Kentucky needs more than 206,000 additional units to close current housing gap
Kentucky needs more housing – 206,207 units to be precise. Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) and Bowen National Research (Bowen) released…
BE NKY Growth Partnership releases new analysis of Northern Kentucky’s Competitiveness
Findings from a national consultant, with input from the region’s business leaders, indicate that Northern Kentucky is competitive but needs…
With more than 1,200 bills filed, General Assembly wraps having passed 215, over two dozen in final day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was quiet in the House and Senate chambers on Tuesday, as members of the…
‘Momnibus’ bill passed on last day (without offending amendments); ‘great policy for moms and babies’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The maternal health legislation known as “Momnibus” was approved by the Kentucky legislature after it…
Dr. Robbie Fletcher approved by Senate as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Senate approved Robbie Fletcher, Ed.D., to be the Commonwealth’s next commissioner of education. Following a meeting with the…
Irvin T. ‘Butch’ Callery, mayor of two NKY cities, Covington and Villa Hills, died Sunday at age 83
Former Mayor and City Commissioner and also former mayor of Villa Hills, Irvin T. “Butch” Callery, died Sunday. Callery, who…
Our Rich History: Frisch’s Big Boy plays major role in history of fast-food restaurants in NKY — and beyond
By Paul A. Tenkotte, PhD Special to the NKyTribune (First of an occasional series about NKY’s fast-food restaurants) When I…
General Assembly passed dozens of health-related bills — here’s the summary so far; today is last day
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In its 2024 session the Kentucky General Assembly has passed dozens of health-related bills…
Pew Research: Today is tax day; here are seven facts about Americans and taxes
Spring reliably brings a whirlwind of number-crunching and form-filing as Americans finish their tax returns. Altogether, the IRS expects to…
The River: Recycling makes the junkyard respectable and biz was good, but call of water was stronger
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
AAA urges drivers to tune out distractions during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April
Every year, thousands lose their lives on America’s roadways because a driver diverted their attention away from the road. Unfortunately,…
Southbank Partners announces major investment to begin on Riverfront Commons in summer 2024
Southbank Partners has announced an investment of $2.7 million dollars across 2.5 miles of projects for the regional Riverfront Commons…
Covington Fire Chief Corey Deye has deep roots in fire service beginning with great-grandfather
When Corey Deye assesses what it means to be named Covington’s new Fire Chief, he points to a historic photograph…
St. Vincent de Paul NKY to host ‘Food Fight Against Hunger’ competition to support pantry program
St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky (SVdP NKY) has announced its inaugural “Food Fight Against Hunger” initiative to help stock…
Dan Weber’s Just Sayin’: New at TMU softball this weekend, honors still coming for top NKy hoopsters
Joining the Thomas More baseball team’s minor league spring stadium with a state-of-the-art complex of its own, the Saints softball…
Mark Pope returns to the ‘pinnacle,’ hired as new men’s basketball coach at University of Kentucky
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky turned to one of its own to coach the Wildcats. Mark Pope, a former…
Beshear bills signed and vetoed; former UK star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist joins for speech therapy bill
The Governor updated Kentuckians on bills he has acted on recently. Gov. Beshear was joined by former University of Kentucky…
Gov. Andy Beshear unveils 2024 Governor’s Derby Celebration, Kentucky Derby Festival posters
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday joined Lexington artist Ken Burney and Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Matt Gibson during…