Kentucky by Heart: ‘Deadheading’ away the bad, and making way for nature’s new and better way forward
Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Early in my life and especially through my teenage years, the term “deadhead” meant something like…
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Jamie Vaught: Midway/KHSAA Student-Athlete of the Year shines on the golf course, and in the classroom
If you play golf in Kentucky, especially in the southeastern part of the state, you’re more than likely have heard…
Kentucky coronavirus cases are nearly double what they were two weeks ago; vaccinations down by half
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The coronavirus is coming back in Kentucky. The state reported 470 new cases Tuesday,…
Florence man killed in one-vehicle crash on I-64 in Woodford County, state police are investigating
Florence man killed in crash in Woodford County near the Scott County line on I-64 westbound just after 2 a.m….
Kentucky by Heart: Mercer County native Matthew Jouett was prolific artist renowned for portraiture
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune Columnist In the realm of visual arts, Kentucky has a celebrated history of noted painters. Names…
Jim Beam to pay $600,000 fine, will reimburse KY Energy and Environment Cabinet $112K for July fire
NKyTribune staff Jim Beam has agreed to pay a $600,000 fine as a result of environmental damage from the July…
Unemployment rates rise in 75 Kentucky counties over past year; Boone, Kenton, Campbell low
Unemployment rates rose in 75 Kentucky counties between August 2018 and August 2019, fell in 36 and stayed the same…
Judge Brian Privett aims to cut overdoses in Bourbon County; it starts with personal outlook on drug abuse
By Jonathan Coffman NKyTribune reporter Mistakes lead to consequences. But how do we teach people to avoid making those mistakes?…
Unemployment rates fall in 55 Kentucky counties, including Boone, Campbell and Kenton
Unemployment rates fell in 55 Kentucky counties between June 2018 and June 2019, rose in 51 and stayed the same…
Newport Aquarium adds giant sand sculptures to Shark Summer; one kid free offer extended
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For those who didn’t get to the beach this summer (or even those who…
Two Jim Beam bourbon warehouses in Woodford County catch fire, one completely destroyed
State and national news organizations are reporting a major fire at two Jim Beam bourbon barrel warehouses on McCracken Pike…
Annual unemployment rates decreased in 117 KY counties during 2018, according to KYSTATS
Annual unemployment rates decreased in 117 Kentucky counties in 2018 compared to 2017, rose in Monroe and Owen counties and…
Transportation Cabinet conducts extensive testing of new driver’s license program; extension continues
The Kentucky Transportation (KYTC) is in the end stages of testing the state’s new driver’s license system to introduce new,…
Pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new driver’s licenses begins in early April in Franklin, Woodford counties
The pilot rollout of Kentucky’s new, secure driver’s licenses, spearheaded by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, is scheduled to begin in…
Unemployment rates drop in 90 Kentucky counties during past year; Campbell, Boone, Kenton low
Unemployment rates fell in 90 Kentucky counties between September 2017 and September 2018, rose in 23, and stayed the same…
Opening of Castle & Key Distillery, $30m renovation, bring new life to former Old Taylor Distillery Co. site
At the opening of Castle & Key Distillery this week, Gov. Matt Bevin congratulated the company’s leaders on their $30…
Attorney General Beshear warns Kentuckians of vacation scam for travel to Florida, Bahamas
As many Kentuckians begin to plan their summer vacation, Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning of scam calls offering deep…
David Webster: October is Energy Awareness Month and reduced usage helps bottom line of KY schools
By David Webster Special to the NKytribune As we kick off what has traditionally been Energy Awareness Month, it is…
Senate Democrats call for Julian Carroll to resign amid allegations he once propositioned a man for sex
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus has voted to remove Sen. Julian Carroll (D-Frankfort) from his position as minority…
Campbell County wins boys’ basketball tournament with impressive defensive performance
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter If you ask Campbell County boys’ basketball coach Aric Russell why his team finished…
Yokohama Industries $5.2 m expansion will add 134 employees at company’s hose division in Versailles
Responding to new contracts for its vehicle hose assemblies, Yokohama Industries Americas Inc. plans to hire 134 full-time employees and…
American Pharoah, one of most celebrated racers of all time, settling into quieter life down on the farm
By Liane Crossly Special to NKyTribune Life is different now for American Pharoah. The 3-year-old colt, who closed his career…
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