As Kentucky Bourbon industry grows dramatically, state incentives help build, expand related tourism
As the popularity of Kentucky bourbon has grown, distillery production has increased and more tourists are interested in visiting the…
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Beshear ‘Snapshots’ show all of Ky’s counties have gained from investments — big numbers for NKy
To call attention to the partnerships that have enabled Kentucky’s communities to both survive the recession and come out of…
Schroder, Denham team up to pre-file legislation to help families save for loved ones with disabilities
Kentucky Treasurer Todd Hollenbach joined disability rights advocates Wednesday in the Capitol Rotunda to announce details of the enabling legislation…
Good news for KY consumers: Natural gas prices will be lower this heating season — maybe by 21%
Kentucky residents who heat their homes with natural gas will see much lower prices at the start of the 2015-2016…
Kentucky joins lifesaving ‘Yellow Dot’ program aimed at saving lives of motorists involved in accidents
Governor Steve Beshear today announced the launch of Kentucky’s Yellow Dot program, designed to improve emergency care to motorists involved…
NKy legislative caucus seeking ‘conversation,’ hears public voices about Brent Spence Bridge
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Officials from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments…
Governor announces bids opened soon for second section to expand, improve Ky 9 in Newport
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will soon be opening bids for construction of a…
Espousing ‘authentic experience,’ Lt. Gov. Luallen touts economic impact of Ky travel, tourism industry
Lieutenant Governor Crit Luallen today touted the economic impact of Kentucky’s travel and tourism industry, which has increased by more…
Kentucky League of Cities names new officers; Crestview Hills’ Tim Williams elected to board
Williamsburg Mayor Roddy Harrison has been elected president of the Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) with Sadieville Mayor Claude Christensen…
Gov. Beshear appoints four NKyians to state boards
Gov. Beshear announced new appointments to state boards and commissions recently, including four Northern Kentuckians. Beshear has appointed: Brent Madison…
Heads up for ‘zipper merge’ starting Monday at I-275 Carroll Cropper Bridge restoration
A “zipper merge” will begin on Monday, Oct. 19 to help traffic flow on the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Bridge…
Jason Merrick leads through experience in drug treatment at Kenton County Detention Center
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Jason Merrick, charged with helping 100 Kenton County inmates at a time escape the scourge…
Students statewide invited to enter annual Farm to School Month Art Contest; make it colorful
Agriculture Commissioner James Comer invites Kentucky students to enter the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s annual Farm to School Month Art…
Centre College Poll: Americans favor equal treatment under the law in religious freedom controversies
By Benjamin Knoll Special to NKyTribune A nationwide poll conducted by political scientists from Centre College shows that by a…
State racing commission seeks more regulations on ‘historical race wagering’ despite looming lawsuit
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission wants to implement additional regulations on historical racing even though a legal challenge to betting…
Judge-Executive Pendery reminds Campbell taxpayers of new rates, discount if paid in November
In his latest newsletter, Judge-Executive Steve Pendery reminds Campbell County taxpayers of new tax rates that will appear in tax…
Covington City Commission upholds UDRB decision, rejects proposed Baker Hunt building design
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Some Covington city commissioners were fond of a design for a proposed new classroom building…
Daily Yonder: While a Kentucky county clerk grabs the spotlight, most others are working quietly
Out of the nations’ more than 3,000 county clerks, only a handful – including Kentucky’s Kim Davis of Rowan County…
Florence Inn owner says he’ll put his land up for sale, as his lawyer reviews enforcement board ruling
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor In an exclusive interview with the NKyTribune, Florence Inn owner Sridar Kadaba, of the…
Campbell County’s Mark Cummins among those honored with Governor’s Ambassador Awards
Campbell County Juvenile Detention Center Superintendent Mark Cummins was among the “most generous public employees” honored today with the presentation…
Trouble Behind Bars: Derrick Rose died behind bars, there again for yet another of many misdemeanors
Fourth in a Series By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky.—Derrick Rose spent a fair amount of…
Baker Hunt appeal of ruling against its new addition to be heard Thursday by Covington commission
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Contributor The Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center has appealed a July ruling against its plans…