Covington’s special streetside dining program extended to Feb. 28, but changes are in store
A special program that temporarily created additional outdoor dining and drinking areas in public spaces in Covington – including parking…
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What will it take to boost COVID-19 vaccination rates? A look at scene from Kentucky’s back roads
By Sarah Varney Kaiser Health News In the end it was the delta variant that drove Rose Mitchell, 89, down…
Long into the pandemic, the region’s health departments aren’t just battling COVID-19
By Corrine Boyer Ohio Valley Resource The pandemic has swamped health departments. Since August, Ohio Valley health departments have been…
Ky. Secretary of State unveils new voter registration campaign inspired by his failure to ‘unmute’ himself
On National Voter Registration Day Tuesday, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams unveiled a new voter registration slogan and logo,…
Beshear sends additional National Guard assistance to hospitals as COVID cases continue to rise
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more Kentucky National Guard troops as well as AmeriCorps members…
Natalie Deering: How psychological flexibility can invite less suffering during uncertain times
The pandemic is not the first time we have encountered uncertainty in our daily lives. Every moment of every day…
More of region’s kids are getting sick with COVID-19, and pediatricians are worried what lies ahead
By Liam Niemeyer Ohio Valley ReSource For nearly a year and a half, Kaja Lowe didn’t feel comfortable letting her…
Fidelity sees record growth, will double hiring by end of 2021 creating 9,000 new jobs across country
Fidelity Investments has announced plans for the creation of 9,000 new jobs across the United States by the end of…
Joint health committee establishes list for what to expect during Tuesday’s special legislative session
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the Kentucky General Assembly prepares to use its new powers in a special…
Legislators wrestle with how to keep students safe in school, age to require masks in day-care centers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As Kentucky lawmakers gear up for a special session to take over management of…
Most Kentucky faith communities still meet in person, many without masks; vaccination a touchy subject
By Bruce Maples and Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the state and nation endure another surge of coronavirus cases,…
Campbell County Public Library makes fine-free policy implemented due to pandemic permanent
The Campbell County Public Library is now permanently fine-free. Patrons may return their items without the worry of late fines,…
Al Cross: Legislators get the power they wanted; now they must use it wisely and show courage
Permanent federal approval for one coronavirus vaccine Monday should have eliminated the arguments of some sadly misled, vaccine-hesitant Americans that…
Katherine Mueller: The housing crisis is very real for landlords too, but evictions are not the answer
There is no doubt that the last year and a half has been difficult for everyone, in every corner of…
Ryan Quarles: After 18 difficult months, Kyians will have opportunity to come together at 117th State Fair
It’s time. After a year and half of shutdowns and extreme social distancing, Kentucky will have the opportunity to come…
Natalie Deering: As we work toward a ‘new normal,’ we’re suffering the uncertainty of the ‘in-between’
You’ve probably heard the term “the new normal” in regards to what we’ve been experiencing during the past 16 months…
Concerns about COVID delta variant drive gas prices to highest of year, Kentucky up five cents on week
Crude oil prices dropped below $70 a barrel at the end of last week in reaction to concerns about the…
Al Cross: Gov. Andy Beshear may be masking a reason for not going to Fancy Farm… masks
When Gov. Andy Beshear said he and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman wouldn’t attend the Aug. 7 Fancy Farm Picnic because…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Largest budget surplus in history adds to Kentucky’s already-booming economy
For months now, Kentucky’s economy has been heating up and we have seen a slew of positive economic development and…
New data show impact of COVID-19 pandemic on substance abuse from local and national perspective
In early 2020, partners in Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati could show progress in their efforts to fight the region’s…
Six of state’s 61 health departments (including NKY) are losing their directors in wake of pandemic
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Nearly 10 percent of the state’s health departments are losing their directors, with five…
Pandemic restrictions easing, we’re returning to ‘normal’ — but anxiety lingers; what to do?
By Lindsey Piercy University of Kentucky Pandemic restrictions are beginning to ease as the state, and country, returns to “normal.”…