Old, new friends enjoy Kentucky Speedway’s big weekend despite rain
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Intermittent showers played havoc with Thursday’s schedule at Kentucky Speedway, but fans from Millionaire’s…
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Chance Encounter: Cold Spring man recalls ‘every kid’s dream’ of being bat boy, 1970 AL All-Star Game
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor A chance encounter with Pete Rose by a friend’s mother led to a Western…
From banking to banked oval, Kentucky Speedway’s Mark Simendinger has been in the driver’s seat
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Mark Simendinger is known throughout the region for his influential roles at Turfway Park…
Florence nixes zone change for Weaver Road residential project despite support from city staff
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Florence City Council voted against a zone change at Tuesday’s caucus meeting that…
The other Judge Lape, daughter Kathy, joins others in remembering; Ray Lape’s services announced
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune contributor Anyone who ever has ever run for an elected position will likely say that walking…
Augusta’s Baker-Bird Winery enjoying resurgence, as part of region’s wine history and prominence
By John Lachmann NKyTribune contributor With the explosion of wineries in the area, it may seem like local wine’s popularity…
Retired Kenton Circuit Court Judge Raymond E. Lape, 87, has died, is remembered as ‘role model’
Staff Report Judge Raymond E. Lape, retired Kenton County Circuit Court Judge, has died. Judge Lape, 87, received many honors…
Fireworks advice from Florence retailer: have fun, be safe during Independence Day celebrations
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Dozens of vehicles now occupy the Florence parking lot of Phantom Fireworks and cash registers…
County Clerks’ offices respond to same-sex marriage license issues, following Supreme Court’s ruling
Same-sex marriage licenses in Kenton and Campbell counties were issued to several couples starting Friday afternoon, and the Boone County…
Amazon looking to hire 500 full-time employees in Hebron
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Amazon Fulfillment Center on Worldwide Boulevard in Hebron needs workers – a lot…
Back Roads Wine Trail showcases Northern Kentucky wineries
By John Lachmann NKyTribune contributor A few years ago, Julie Clinkenbeard and Dennis Walter found themselves running into several other…
Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter project is underway in Grant County
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor An early-morning storm of near-Biblical proportions threatened to derail the Answers in Genesis Ark…
Cincinnati native Henn throws second no-hitter in Freedom franchise history; 8-0 over Washington
Cincinnati native Casey Henn delivered the highlight of the season so far on Wednesday as he fired the second no-hitter…
Florence set to consider controversial 164-unit residential development on Weaver Road
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Florence City Council is prepared to consider approval of a zone change that…
Florence D.A.R.E. officer Argullin drums up support for drug awareness, earns statewide recognition
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Officer Adam Argullin moves to the beat of his own drums. The Florence Police…
Campbell District Court Judge Popovich suspended for 15 days by state Judicial Conduct Commission
Campbell District Court Judge Gregory T. Popovich has been suspended 15 days for violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct….
Florence Rotary seeks Citizen of the Year nominations
The Florence Rotary Club is seeking nominations for the Citizen of the Year Service Award. Candidates for award should be…
BCPL Lents Branch to close in September for relocation project
The Lents Branch Relocation Project is underway. In 2005, realizing that eventually the Lents Branch in Hebron would not be…
SD1 board agrees to budget without rate increase, with Richwood upgrade and Hebron study
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Sanitation District No.1 of Northern Kentucky Board of Directors approved the proposed budget…
Carespring ready to move forward with Boone County facility
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Boone County is finally poised to get some the nursing and transitional beds it…
Faith-based forum to discuss addiction treatment draws huge crowd, fills Fort Thomas church
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor Community members came together at Highland Hills Church in Fort Thomas Monday night to…
Kentucky Speedway’s big weekend is coming fast, complete with key NASCAR Sprint Cup race
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Managing Editor The Kentucky Speedway’s big weekend will feature added excitement this year with several subplots unfolding at…