Permit approved for Newport’s SkyWheel on the riverfront; construction to start ‘as soon as possible’
The U.S. Army of Engineers has approved The City of Newport’s permit for construction of SkyWheel, the riverfront observation wheel…
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CVG airfares remain lowest in region; airport breaks local passenger records with 426,246 in June
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for first quarter 2019, and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International…
Victim in early morning stabbing fatality at Papa’s Pub in Florence identified as Jonesville, KY man
NKyTribune staff The Florence Police Department has released details of Sunday’s early morning altercation at Papa’s Pub on Main Street…
Duke Energy: Manage your electricity costs as heat wave continues with these tips — and some help
Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky customers try to stay cool this…
Freedom’s McKenna signs with Marlins; third player plucked from the roster by a MLB team this season
After a strong first-half of the season, Florence Freedom, presented by Titan Mechanical Solutions, announced that reliever Brian McKenna (1-2,…
Driver charged with manslaughter, DUI, wanton endangerment, in Jan crash that killed Union woman
NKyTribune staff A Union, Kentucky man has been charged with manslaughter and other offenses in a January 9 crash that…
Flags at half-staff today for two Kentucky servicemen killed in WW II, Korean War; remains now identified
Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today, in honor of…
Boone County Sheriff arrests three former Conner High School students for damage to campus
NKyTribune staff Three young adults have been arrested and charged with criminal mischief and burglary after thousands of dollars in…
Democrat and newcomer Michael Broihier enters primary race to take on McConnell in 2020 election
Staff report A second democrat and military veteran has entered the race for the primary nomination and a chance to…
During ramp-up to the 50th anniversary of first moon landing, you can go to Moon (really it’s not far)
The Rural Blog The commemorations of the first moon landing ramped up over the weekend and will continue through the…
Greater Louisville Inc. chosen as 2019 Chamber of the Year at conference in Long Beach CA
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has named Greater Louisville Inc. (GLI) the 2019 Chamber of the Year for…
Petersburg couple killed in head-on collision with dump truck on KY 18 in Burlington Tuesday
NKyTribune staff A Petersburg couple was killed in a multi-vehicle accident on KY 18, (Burlington Pike) in Burlington Tuesday. James…
People in News: Maddox is Hazlitt Freshman of Year, Dubbs joins Heritage, Miller gets Pony Club award
Rep. Savannah Maddox of Dry Ridge has been honored with the Hazlitt Coalition National Freshman of the Year Award for…
Clyde Middleton, 91, former state Senator and Kenton Judge-Executive, dies after long illness
Staff report Clyde W. Middleton, 91, long-time Northern Kentucky political leader and public servant, died July 12 at Rosedale Green…
Overtime battle between Busch brothers decides Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Quaker State 400
The next time Kentucky Speedway celebrates a milestone anniversary, the finish of the 2019 Quaker State 400 presented by Walmart…
State Budget Director provides details on revenues for fiscal year ending June 30; surplus is $194.5m
The Office of State Budget Director reported that annual Kentucky’s General Fund receipts rose for the ninth consecutive year while…
Governor, legislative leadership say excess revenues of $194m will go to retired teacher health, pensions
Gov. Matt Bevin Thursday joined Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker David Osborne to announce that Kentucky closed Fiscal…
Covington Police arrest suspect in fatal City Heights shooting; shooter in earlier incident still at large
NKyTribune staff Covington Police have made an arrest in Wednesday’s early-morning fatal shooting in the area of the City Heights…
Joyce Callery, married to former Covington, Villa Hills Mayor Butch Callery for 52 years, dies
Joyce Mary Brink Callery, 72, of Villa Hills, formerly of Latonia, passed away on Saturday, July 6, in Edgewood. She…
Suspect in meetNKY embezzlement case caught in the Bahamas, awaits extradition in Miami
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A suspect has been arrested in the Bahamas in the meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and…
Amy McGrath to seek Democratic nomination to face incumbent Mitch McConnell for Senate in 2020
Staff report Amy McGrath, a retired Marine fighter jet pilot from Northern Kentucky, has announced her 2020 candidacy for the…
Boone County Sheriff releases names of man killed, other passengers in crash near Camp Ernst Road
NKyTribune staff The Boone County Sheriff’s office has released the name of three passengers, including a man from Hebron who…