Art Lander’s Outdoors: Vultures, often found scavenging on KY roads, provide valuable service
Kentuckians have a conflicted relationship with vultures, a.k.a. buzzards. They are most often observed feasting on road kill deer, raccoons, squirrels, groundhogs, rabbits, even skunks. They gather in rowdy groups…
A look back at high school teams, athletes who made headlines during the 2024-25 academic year
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Covington Catholic’s tennis team won Northern Kentucky’s only state championship trophy in an unclassified high school sport for the second straight school year. The…
Beshear says Trump ups risks by confusing chain of command in LA protest response
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern In the wake of tension between the White House and and elected officials in California, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky said that “violence is…
Two Kentucky state universities launch new response and recovery initiative to aid in weather disasters
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two of Kentucky’s public universities have joined together to launch a new initiative to help advance the state’s disaster preparedness and recovery capabilities, the University…
U.S. Forest Service offering fee-free days June 14, 19 as part of National Get Outdoors Day, Juneteenth
On June 14 and June 19, the USDA Forest Service will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use areas. Saturday, June 14 celebrates National…
The end of hospital emergency abortion care rule will affect rural women in Kentucky
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Abortion rights advocates in Kentucky are concerned as the Department of Health and Human Services has revoked a policy requiring hospitals to provide abortion…
Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents passes balanced budget for 2025-26 fiscal year
During Wednesday’s Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents meeting, the board passed a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year. “Reaching a balanced budget just two years after a $24…
Family Nurturing Center’s 2025 Prom for a Purpose sets new record with more $200,000 raised
Family Nurturing Center’s 2025 Prom for a Purpose attracted more than 500 attendees and set a new record for the organization, netting over $200,000 to its mission to cultivate safe…
Do you feel nervous or stressed when talking to your doctor? These tips can help ease your anxiety
By Dr. Tess Smith-Thomas University of Kentucky No matter how old you are, talking to a doctor or nurse can be stressful. Whether it’s for a routine wellness visit or…
Covington, City’s Covington Public Schools collaborate to improve, increase youth recreation opportunities
The City of Covington will collaborate with Covington Independent Public Schools to develop, expand, and improve Covington’s youth programming and recreational opportunities. Mayor Ron Washington introduced an order creating the…