New survey shows cuts to SNAP, a key hunger-fighting program, are not popular among voters
Public News Service Congress is considering cuts to a key hunger-fighting program, a move that a new survey shows wouldn’t be popular…
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News Briefs: Boehne reappointed to NKU board, Blankenship promoted at Immedion
Richard (Rich) Boehne of Newport has been reappointed to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents. Boehne is the former…
‘World’s Biggest Bourbon Toast’ on Purple People Bridge introduces New Riff’s signature product
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor New Riff Distilling hosted what it billed as the “World’s Biggest Bourbon Toast” on…
Police make arrest in Monday morning stabbing of homeless man in downtown Covington
NKyTribune staff Police have made an arrest in the Monday morning stabbing incident on West Fifth Street and Madison Avenue…
AG says deposit scam leaves victims repaying the bank; Franklin County resident lost $10,000
A new scam warning has been issued by Attorney General Andy Beshear after a mobile deposit scam left a Franklin County…
Enzweiler Building Institute enrolling for fall semester; school specializes in various trade careers
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter The Enzweiler Building Institute in Erlanger is currently enrolling students for its fall classes, and…
UK graduate Kyle Longley named director of LBJ Presidential Library; his LBJ book just published
Kyle Longley, a graduate of the University of Kentucky, has been named director of the LBJ Presidential Library by the archivist of…
Covington man gets 35 years in prison for double shooting in August that left one dead, another injured
NKyTribune staff Damondre Williams was sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing one man and seriously injuring another in…
Weekend lane closures on Brent Spence Bridge scheduled; work will reinforce temporary repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a temporary closure of the right two lanes of the Brent…
‘Spirit of Collaboration Summit’ in KY: International group approves ‘open and fair trade’ resolution
Executives with the world’s top whiskey associations today called upon global leaders to engage in timely dialogue that results in…
State’s Overdose Fatality Report has no good news for NKY; Kenton has most fatalities per capita
Illicit fentanyl, a powerful and unpredictable opioid, has inflicted another harrowing year on the Commonwealth, claiming more lives than ever…
Honoring Sgt. Charles Fleek, Medal of Honor recipient, by renaming a section of KY 20 on Aug. 17
Forty-nine years, two months and 20 days after Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Sgt. Charles ‘Chalkie’ Fleek was killed in…
The Christ Hospital files notice of appeal of CON decision that blocks Drawbridge surgery center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Christ Hospital has filed notice to appeal a decision that blocked its plans…
Boone County’s Ballyshannon Middle School, its sixth, to open in fall to more than 500 students
Boone County’s sixth Middle School, Ballyshannon, will open in the fall to more than 500 students. The 110,521-square-foot facility is…
DREAMGIRLS coming to Carnegie, kicking off the season, with Motown and plenty of drama
The Carnegie is kicking off its 2018-19 Theatre season with flashy costumes, Motown music, and plenty of drama. The Tony…
Unemployment rises slightly in state in June to 4.2 percent but is lower than last year at same time
Unemployment rose slightly in Kentucky in June but remains well below the level of a year ago. Figures released by…
Dayton, Ohio, man who made false bomb threat to CVG sentenced to four months in prison
Kentucky Today An Ohio man who made a false bomb threat to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport was sentenced to…
West, central Kentucky to see potentially severe weather today and tomorrow; threat to NKY slight
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A potentially significant severe weather outbreak is possible on today for central and west Kentucky,…
Kentucky State Police ask for your help to win national contest for ‘Best Looking Cruiser’
Kentucky State Police is competing with state law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S in the American Association of State Troopers…
Newport-based Neighborhood Foundations celebrates grand opening of Highland Village
Local leaders and residents today celebrated the grand opening of Highland Village, a $22 million premier luxury living community that…
CVG once again named lowest fare airport in region by U.S. Dept. of Transportation — fares down by $215
The U.S. Department of Transportation released its average airfare ranking report for first quarter 2018. The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…
Mobile syringe access exchange program begins next week in NKY, open house in Covington Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Health Department (NKY Health) hosted an open house for its mobile…