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FRANKFORT, Ky. — For the third consecutive legislative session, Kentucky lawmakers failed to pass any abortion-related bills, marking a significant shift in a state that has aggressively restricted reproductive rights in recent years. The 2026 session concluded April 15 with seven abortion bills dying in committee—three pushing anti-abortion measures and four seeking to expand…

In one of the most improbable finishes in arena football history, the Kentucky Barrels defeated the Nashville Kats 37-36 with no time remaining on the clock Sunday at Truist Arena, preserving their unbeaten record in the Arena Football One inaugural expansion season. According to the NKyTribune, the Barrels’ final drive showcased desperation rather than…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved a 1.94 percent tuition increase for the 2026-2027 academic year, continuing the institution’s pattern of keeping costs low while investing in student financial aid. The increase, authorized by the state Council on Postsecondary Education, will bring tuition and mandatory fees for full-time…

COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is inviting residents and community partners to review and provide feedback on its 2026-2027 draft Annual Action Plan during a 30-day public comment period through May 25, according to reporting from the NKY Tribune. The plan outlines how the city proposes to allocate federal funding from the…

The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky announced Tuesday that Jill Hollin has joined the organization as director of business development, according to reporting by the NKy Tribune. Hollin will support both the BIA NKY and its training division, the Enzweiler Building Institute. Northern Kentucky is experiencing strong housing demand and steady industry growth,…

The Boone County Conservation District will host an open house at the Earl and Hazel Jones Center for Conservation on Saturday, May 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., offering the public a rare chance to explore 92 acres of protected habitat in northern Kentucky. The event, originally reported by the NKy Tribune, will…

Northern Kentucky and Boone County residents are making their voices heard ahead of the May 19 primary election, with published endorsements backing incumbent Congressman Thomas Massie and Boone County Commissioner Chet Hand for judge-executive. Multiple letters published by the NKy Tribune highlight the contrasting visions voters have for their representation in the 2026 election…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — While horse racing has struggled across much of the United States, Kentucky’s racing industry is thriving, bolstered by growing race purses that are attracting higher-quality horses, spurring betting interest and fueling a breeding boom that defies national trends, according to the Hoptown Chronicle. Increased purse payments have positioned Kentucky as a…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Trump administration has removed tariffs that previously hindered Kentucky bourbon makers from easily exporting used barrels to Scotland, according to the Hoptown Chronicle. The move addresses a key concern for the state’s bourbon industry, which has long supplied Scotland’s whisky makers with aged bourbon barrels. Scottish distillers frequently use these…

A longtime observer of thoroughbred racing has recognized the historic achievement of the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, according to reporting from the Hoptown Chronicle. The milestone represents a significant breakthrough in the male-dominated sport of thoroughbred racing, where women have historically faced barriers to achieving top positions in training and…