NKY counties in top five for fentanyl-related deaths; study shows users unaware of presence
A report today from the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy underscores the dangers of fentanyl, an extremely potent opioid…
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Kentucky Lottery president, CEO Arch Gleason announces retirement after 23 years
Arch Gleason, the president and chief operating officer for the Kentucky Lottery Corp. since 1993, announced his retirement Monday, to…
City of Florence teams with Freedom for Independence Day activities at UC Health Stadium
The City of Florence has teamed up with the Florence Freedom to celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 3, 2016…
Governor makes appointments to state boards, commissions, including NKY Water District’s Lovan
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Blake Robertson has been appointed PVA in…
Attorney General joins in effort to secure $3m for KY in unclaimed money from wire transfer company
Attorney General Andy Beshear Friday joined a group of states in filing a complaint that could secure nearly $3 million…
Courtney settling in as Boone County Business Support and Community Relations coordinator
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone County’s small and medium-sized business owners can expect to see a new face…
First Lady Glenna Bevin and CHFS take steps to make adoption and foster care process easier
Kentucky’s First Lady Glenna Bevin and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Sec. Vickie Yates Brown Glisson today…
Southern Kenton County Citizens Group to present 2016 Survey results Tuesday at Honey Locust Farms
The South Kenton County Citizens Group (SKCCG) invites the public to join them at the unveiling of the results of…
A closer look at the Governor’s reorganization of the Workers Compensation Nominating Commission
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor In keeping with his campaign promises to “change Frankfort,” Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin has moved…
Considering the legalization of medical marijuana: Schickel heads bipartisan panel to look into issue
Sen. John Schickel, chair of the state Senate Standing Committee on Licensing, Occupations and Administrative Regulations, has announced that a…
Pavement replacement project begins tonight on NKY interstates; will impact traffic until November
Beginning Friday night, June 3 (tonight) at 10 p.m. significant lane restrictions will be in place throughout the weekend on…
Public Safety Dispatch Academy graduates 23 telecommunicators, including three from NKY
Twenty-three law enforcement dispatchers graduated last week from the Public Safety Dispatch Academy at the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice…
Ft. Thomas teacher among governor’s appointees to Education Professional Standards Board
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced seven new members to the Education Professional Standards Board. The board is comprised of 17…
Ethics Reporter: Spending on legislative lobbying reaches all-time high of $9.53 million
The final numbers for the 2016 General Assembly are in, and lobbying spending hit an all-time high of $9.53 million,…
State Board of Elections officially certifies results of Kentucky’s primary election
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s chief elections official, announced that today the State Board of Elections certified vote…
Bevin suspends awarding of Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonel commissions to ‘review criteria’
Governor Matt Bevin has suspended indefinitely the awarding of Kentucky’s highest honor, the commission of Kentucky Colonel until he “reviews”…
Nominees named to fill District Court Judgeship in Campbell Co. vacated by Popovich resignation
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., today announced nominees to fill the…
KyCIR: Kentucky State Police have regular sales of confiscated weapons — and there’s a big demand
By Kate Howard Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Every two months, gun dealers from across the region flock to a…
Analysis of 2016 May Primary on tap at Northern Kentucky Forum cafe series Thursday morning
The Northern Kentucky Forum continues its popular café series with an analysis of the 2016 May Primary Election, and a look…
Boone County’s Dedden named vice chairman in revamping of Kentucky Horse Park commission
NKyTribune staff and the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet of Tourism, Arts and Heritage Governor Matt Bevin today announced the appointment…
Democrat Bernie Sanders asks for recanvass of KY’s primary election results; trails by 2000 votes
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has notified Kentucky’s Secretary of State that he wants a fully and complete recants of…
KYTC seeks input on ways to increase disadvantaged business involvement in highway projects
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is seeking public input on proposed goals for increasing Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) involvement in…