Statewide survey shows Kentucky students report strong mental health impact of pandemic disruption
Kentucky middle and high school students experienced significant behavioral and emotional changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the interruption…
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Sanitation District No. 1 navigates COVID-19 pandemic with commitment to safety and ‘thriving’
When it became apparent that the COVID-19 global pandemic would have a direct and dramatic impact on Sanitation District No….
Shawn Carroll: New Perceptions annual dinner — celebrating its 68th year — is going virtual this year
New Perceptions Annual Dinner is going virtual. To celebrate New Perceptions 68th birthday, we are working with a local entity…
Heavy traffic during coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on Kentucky’s state nature preserves
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service When state parks closed at the start of the pandemic, many Kentuckians ventured out…
Advancing Equity: Women’s Crisis Center staff repeats this phrase and means it — ‘We are still here’
Part of a series by NKY’s nonprofits who stand together against racism and any acts that dehumanize people. “We are…
Apartment Association provides assistance for renters — food and rent — during the pandemic
Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky apartment owners have raised and contributed more than $100,000 for rent assistance and food donations…
Your Mind Your Business: Perhaps people will ‘be more human’ because of the pandemic
By Meridith Yahl NKyTribune health reporter In the past five months many new stressors have changed our lives and affected…
Chamber president warns some employers could see major unemployment insurance tax increases
Kentucky’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund currently has a balance of $0. This comes as the Commonwealth has the highest…
Ben Brandstetter: Higher education shows commitment to power through COVID-19 pandemic
It would be an understatement to say that the last few months have been difficult. For me personally, it has…
Perfetti Van Melle adds 90 new jobs; donates masks, candy, funds and time to first responders, nonprofits
By Cheryl Besl Special to NKyTribune Throughout the pandemic, Perfetti Van Melle, an essential food industry business, has been running…
Beshear reports 797 new COVID-19 cases on Friday; new steps coming if numbers don’t decrease
Gov. Andy Beshear reported the second-highest daily total (797) of new cases of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in Kentucky…
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…
Jan Hillard: We are all in this together, except for our partisan differences
It is expected that our political parties differ on many issues such as the economy, foreign affairs, and the role…
Al Cross: There’s no question Cameron’s timing was bad, but Beshear’s attitude is far from perfect
“The coronavirus is not involved in American politics.” So says Mitch McConnell, who has gotten most things right about the…
‘No mask, no service’ as Covington bars, restaurants aim to protect staff, keep local economy open
“We don’t want to go backward.” As the number of COVID-19 cases steadily rises across the country and some governors…
Covington creating temporary outdoor dining space for restaurants in Roebling Point, Duveneck Square
Seven restaurants/bars in the Roebling Point and Duveneck Square business districts will soon have additional temporary outdoor seating, thanks to…
Daily Yonder: Due to pandemic, 2020 Census rural count has become even more challenging
By Donna Kallner Special to the NKyTribune For most people, replying to the 2020 Census is surprisingly quick and easy….
Newport Aquarium emerges from long shutdown as a safe and entertaining favorite family destination
By Tory McKinley NKyTribune intern The Newport Aquarium is back after a 100-day long shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic…
Beshear reports 282 new COVID-19 cases, five deaths; talks economic development, unemployment
Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on several state initiatives, including COVID-19 as well as economic developments and state services. “Today…
NKU is ‘Moving Forward’ with plans for safe, healthy and student-ready opening for fall semester
Staff report Northern Kentucky University is “Moving Forward” with fall planning in an environment driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Kentucky Lottery enjoys strong performance in May; total of $132.1 million in sales helps KLC rebound
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation’s board of directors announced strong sales in the month of May have helped get the KLC…