Bill Straub: McConnell still vowing to repeal ‘Obamacare’ despite its undebatable success
Someone needs to remind Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell about that old saw regarding the man who kept beating his…
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Water for Life event at Newport on the Levee is fun for industry professionals, general public
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor About 1,500 water professionals will be in Northern Kentucky from Sunday through Wednesday, and the…
Going for a World Record: Come toss some rubber chickens, help strike out hunger at Florence Freedom
All you have to do to help strike out hunger is toss a rubber chicken? Yep. And you could be…
Did you know? Today’s NKy Industrial Park was once Highland Stock Farm, thriving racing operation
By Hillary Delaney Special to NKyTribune Before big industry was introduced into Boone County, a different kind of production was…
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore chosen for national post on environment, land use
National Association of Counties (NACo) President Sallie Clark appointed Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore to a one-year term as chair…
Don Then: The courage shown by Richardson and other orphans is evident in The Unbreakable Child
Courage is a remarkable human quality. I believe it is inherent in our mortal condition at the moment of conception;…
Confederate flag merchandise no longer sold at state parks; move follows recent shootings in Charleston
The Kentucky Department of Parks will no longer sell Confederate battle flags or merchandise featuring the flag at park gift…
NKy Health Department encourages hand washing to prevent further spread of intestinal illnesses
Cases of common gastrointestinal illnesses have risen in recent weeks in Northern Kentucky, with reports of E. coli, Campylobacteriosis and…
Boone, Campbell among counties with lowest jobless rates in June; rates fall in 118 of 120 counties
Unemployment rates fell in 118 Kentucky counties between June 2014 and June 2015, but rose in Hancock and Russell counties,…
Keven Moore: When unsecured, televisions and furniture can prove deadly for children
On average, an American child will spend 28 hours a week watching television, and according to the American Psychiatric Association,…
Allegiant to establish base of operation at CVG; airport extends service and adds flights
Allegiant Travel Company announced plans Thursday to establish a base of operation at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, beginning Jan….
Breeders’ Cup, Maker’s Mark teaming up to raise $1 million for charity outreach program
The Breeders’ Cup, Thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious international event, and Maker’s Mark, the original premium bourbon, have announced a new…
Commentary: Boone Co. commissioners campaigned on fiscal conservatism, but actions say otherwise
By Bob Cicero Special to NKyTribune On June 30, the Boone County Fiscal Court passed its 2016 fiscal year budget…
Lots of work done, much more left to do as New Commonwealth Stadium nears transformation
By Glenn Osborne Special to NKyTribune The media got an early look at the renovations in progress at the new…
What does the future look like for NKy? Forum asks residents what they want to see in their community
In today’s global economy, people can choose to live almost anywhere. In the Greater Cincinnati metropolitan region of 2.1 million…
New police chief, Scott Smith, will focus on community policing, lead by example in Ludlow
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Ludlow’s new police chief plans to take a community-oriented approach to policing in the…
Bluegrass Adventures: Historic Blue Wing Landing a great place to renew your spirit
By Daniel Leathers Special to NKyTribune Kentucky never ceases to amaze me. You find an outdoor adventure in some of…
Rockford dents Freedom bullpen, takes 5-2 win on Local Heroes Night
Florence fell to the Rockford Aviators by a score of 5-2 Wednesday night. Rockford took control in the seventh and…
NKy Prep Sports Notebook: Newport names football coach; Notre Dame trio leads team to national finals
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Tim Viox, a former head football coach at three Ohio high schools, is the…
Erlanger-Elsmere Schools welcome new teachers, administrators for the upcoming year
Erlanger-Elsmere Schools welcomes a number of highly-qualified professionals to key leadership positions as the district ushers in the 2015-2016 school…
Report: State’s workforce training, development programs need ‘top-to-bottom’ review
Kentucky’s workforce training and development programs need better coordination, greater accountability and more employer involvement, according to a new report…
With $3M investment, Brown-Forman will return Old Forester bourbon to its Louisville roots
Another bourbon distiller is returning to its roots in Louisville’s historic Whiskey Row. Gov. Steve Beshear and Mayor Greg Fischer…