Court rules against state on quarantine of individuals after church services during COVID lockdown
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky state government will have to pay $272,142.50 in legal fees to plaintiffs who sued…
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Al Cross: Would-be governors, seeking votes, fall in line for Trump
Kentucky’s political system, largely run by Republicans these days, has thankfully avoided copying other red states’ mischief with their election…
Governor Andy Beshear issues veto of Senate Bill 150 banning gender-affirming care for minors
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear on Friday vetoed Senate Bill 150, which, among other things, would ban…
Gov. Beshear signs more bills into law, including Rep. Moser’s biomarker testing insurance coverage
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear signed a number of bills into law during his weekly Capitol press…
Governor awards more than $1 million in funding to 14 Campbell County nonprofit organizations
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday presented more than $1 million to 14 local nonprofits in Campbell County as part of…
Beshear names Jamie Eads executive director of Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
After serving as interim executive director for six months, Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Jamie Eads as the executive director…
Teacher shortage could force school consolidations; coalition releases recommendations to ease problem
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The severe shortage of public school teachers in Kentucky could force schools to consolidate, Lawrence…
Seven NKY law enforcement officers among graduates of latest KY DOCJT basic training class
Gov. Andy Beshear last week announced 25 law enforcement officers from agencies across the state, including seven from Northern Kentucky,…
Beshear seeks firm rules on how $842 million opioid settlement is spent; Cameron appointee says no
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky’s local and state governments continue to reap more millions from settlements with drug…
Kentucky’s 988 suicide prevention lifeline marks six months, records 26% increase in monthly calls
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 988 service, which allows Kentuckians in crisis to connect with suicide prevention, mental health…
Gov. Beshear says more changes coming to state’s juvenile justice system, including pay raises, hiring
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced more changes are coming to the state’s juvenile justice system during…
Governor Andy Beshear elected Appalachian Regional Commission co-chair for 2023
Gov. Andy Beshear has been elected by his fellow Appalachian governors to serve as the states’ co-chair of the Appalachian…
President Biden speaks on Covington riverfront in view of Brent Spence Bridge, praises bipartisan effort
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter President Joe Biden visited Covington Wednesday, the first president to make Covington a destination…
Governor, First Lady invite Kentuckians to Saturday’s Frankfort Christmas Parade, state tree lighting
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear on Tuesday invited Kentuckians to the Frankfort Christmas Parade and to join…
Governor declares College Application Month, hoping students pursue education beyond high school
Governor Andy Beshear has declared November 2022 as College Application Month in the Commonwealth, encouraging more Kentucky students to pursue…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Our time to invest in education is here and our children need it now
As elected officials, our job is not to move Kentucky right or left – it’s to move Kentucky forward. One…
British Airways offering new direct route between CVG and London Heathrow, starting in 2023
British Airways and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) announced a new direct route between the Cincinnati region and London…
Beshear signs executive order allowing Kyians with severe medical conditions to legally use cannabis
In an effort to reduce Kentuckians’ reliance on addictive opioids and to provide them relief from pain, Gov. Andy Beshear…
NKY communities receive more than $15 million through Governor’s Better Kentucky Programs
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday delivered $15,663,176 in infrastructure and education funding to Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. The funding…
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month; here are tips to stay alert — and stay alive
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. “We’re asking every driver to watch for pedestrians as you would if it was…
Governor’s advisory committee reports feedback: Kentuckians support legalizing medical cannabis
Kentuckians agree that it is past time for the Commonwealth to take action on legalizing medical cannabis, Gov. Andy Beshear…
State’s $15 million returned for aluminum mill that didn’t happen; long sought by NKY’s Sen. McDaniel
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Commonwealth has secured the return of Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration’s $15 million investment in…