Elsmere Fire Department needs help to pay for new truck, Mubea and Mazak already chipping in
By Mark Hansel Northern Kentucky Tribune Managing Editor The Elsmere Fire Department is looking for a little help. It needs…
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Heroin drives over-crowding in area jails, adds pressure on staffing and need for treatment options
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Before Kenton County’s new jail opened to inmates in November of 2010, consultants looked at population…
Ft. Mitchell provides online registration and schedule for city’s summer recreation program
The Fort Mitchell City Council announces its summer recreation program with a new online registration form and program schedule for…
Beshear makes appointments, reappointments to state boards and commissions
Gov. Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Beshear has appointed Tommy W. Chandler as…
NKy Sewer District No. 1 may not raise sewer rates, after years of increases; comment period open
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter Thanks to a 2014 Valentine’s Day gift from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and cost-cutting…
First Lady, Attorney General announce program at
St. E. Healthcare to reduce heroin overdose deaths
First Lady Jane Beshear and Attorney General Jack Conway today announced that heroin/opiate overdose reversal kits will be made available…
Photographer Katie Woodring brings special insight, caring to pictures of Covington firefighters at work
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter Some professions are wrapped in mystique, and capture the imagination. Turn on a TV any…
County judge-executives aim to seek private funding for regional ‘drug czar’ to coordinate war on heroin
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune Reporter The top elected officials of Kenton, Campbell and Boone counties are hoping to create a…
Corrections officers to get pay raises to retain staff and increase recruiting
The Kentucky Department of Corrections will enhance its compensation for correctional officers and other hazardous duty staff under a plan…
Kentucky Republican gubernatorial primary goes into extra innings – what happens next?
By Joshua A. Douglas and Thomas E. Travis UK Election Law Society Eighty-three votes. That’s all that separates Kentucky GOP…
Slim 83-vote margin separates Bevin, Comer in GOP gubernatorial race; Comer seeks recanvass
(Click for larger view) Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial primary remains up in the air this morning as Louisville businessman Matt Bevin…
Board of Emergency Medical Services recognizes 2015 National EMS Week
“EMS Strong” is what draws a special few together to do the important work of providing lifesaving emergency medical care….
Another 3,000 Kentuckians sign up for health coverage during special enrollment period
An additional 3,047 Kentuckians signed up for health coverage during a special enrollment period that ran from March 2 through…
Covington council approves plan for rehabs of Fifth Street properties and for goats at Goebel Park
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter The Covington City Commission has approved a plan that will help a local real estate…
Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting grant applications through July 10
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security is accepting applications for the FY 2015 State Homeland Security Grant Program through July…
Reds join forces with Campbell Co. Solid Waste to help residents recycle electronics during drive
Campbell County Solid Waste is joining forces with the Cincinnati Reds, PNC Bank and Players for the Planet once again…
Calm waters running through Cold Spring after turmoil; indication of smoother sailing ahead?
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter After a stormy first quarter to the year, the city of Cold Spring seems to…
US 62 paving, intersection work Moody to AA starts; work continues from Fourth to Forest, detour remains
Contractors will begin nighttime paving operations along US 62 from Moody Drive to the AA Highway at Maysville this week…
‘The Trooper’ honors Kentucky State Police’s legacy of ‘service, bravery, sacrifice’
The Kentucky State Police has an unveiled a “powerful new symbol” of its history – a bronze statue paying tribute…
Film incentives bill expected to create jobs, attract productions and promote tourism
Gov. Steve Beshear today signed House Bill 340, which will make Kentucky more competitive in attracting film and television productions…
Florence Rotary Club to honor law enforcement at luncheon May 11
State Sen. John Schickel will speak at the Rotary Club of Florence’s law enforcement appreciation luncheon next week in Northern…
Water line concerns brought before state oversight panel for budget consideration
Significant funding could be available in the next state budget cycle for line-item grants to help run water lines to…