Unique challenges delay the Roebling Bridge opening; revised date is August 9
The opening of the John A. Roebling Bridge has been pushed back with an updated opening of Aug. 9. Initially,…
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City of Silver Grove becomes seventh Northern Kentucky river city to join Southbank Partners
The City of Silver Grove has become the seventh Northern Kentucky river city to join Southbank Partners, the community and…
National briefs: Russian interference, farm bailout package, the wall, reinstatement of death penalty
Russia and election security The Republican-led Senate Intelligence Committee concluded this week that Russia targeted election systems in all 50…
British adventurer to make stop at DHL on world record-setting attempt flying an open-cockpit gyrocopter
British Serial Adventurer James Ketchell seeks to become the first person ever to circumnavigate the earth solo in an open-cockpit…
How the state’s surplus revenues of nearly $200 million is allocated; most goes to pension system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Most of the 2019 fiscal year surplus of nearly $200 million in the General Fund…
Nick Sandmann’s defamation lawsuit against Washington Post dismissed by Judge Bertelsman
Staff report One of three lawsuits against national news media filed by lawyers for then-Covington Catholic student Nick Sandmann has…
Final Newport legs of Riverfront Commons pathway: elevated walkways at Taylor-Southgate Bridge
The final Newport legs of the Riverfront Commons pathway – a pair of elevated pedestrian walkways connecting Riverfront Commons to…
Florence Police arrest two suspects from Mason bank robbery following crash on I-75 at Mt. Zion Road
NKyTribune staff Florence Police arrested two men following a crash on Interstate 75 at Mt. Zion Road following a high-speed…
West side of pedestrian walkway of Roebling Bridge closed Friday; full closure needed to install netting
Continued work to install netting on the John A. Roebling Bridge will require closure of the west side pedestrian walkway…
Ready to go: $6.5m second phase of Riverfront Commons to bring amphitheater, pier, trails
Years from now, the “before” and “after” pictures of the Ohio River shoreline between Greenup Street and Madison Avenue will…
Alleged meetNKy co-conspirator in court; former finance director thought money went to boyfriend
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A man charged as being complicit in the $4 million meetNKY/Northern Kentucky Convention and…
Newport Aquarium adds giant sand sculptures to Shark Summer; one kid free offer extended
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For those who didn’t get to the beach this summer (or even those who…
Briefs: Pioneer Award to Salyers, Geisen Scheper to Interact board, Blake Morgan gets scholarship
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized one of its 2019 Pioneer Award honorees, John Salyers, who was presented a proclamation for…
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…
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…