Boone County deputy fires at suspect overnight at gas station in Verona, man still at large
NKyTribune staff A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy fired a shot at a man police were trying to apprehend at a…
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FC Cincinnati eliminates Cincinnati’s West End as potential stadium site; focuses on Newport, Oakley
The number of potential sites for the new FC Cincinnati stadium has been reduced to two and Newport is still…
Supreme Court issues order for Open Court Pilot project, opening six Family Courts to the public
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Some child protection cases will be open to the public under a four-year pilot project…
Blended Citizen steps toward Kentucky Derby with Jeff Ruby Steaks win; Go Noni Go takes Bourbonette
NKyTribune staff Just more than two lengths covered the top three finishers in a thrilling renewal of the $200,000 Jeff…
Turfway Park reaccredited by NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance; designation entails extensive evaluation
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced today that Turfway Park has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance….
Gov. Bevin Cuts ribbon on Maxim Crane Works’ $4.7m, 100-job expansion in Campbell County
NKy Tribune staff Gov. Matt Bevin today joined local officials and company executives from Maxim Crane Works, a nationwide crane…
Hood pleads guilty to manslaughter in Weaver road accident that killed grandfather, grandkids in 2015
NKyTribune staff Jessica Hood has pleaded guilty to three counts of Manslaughter in the Second Degree in an accident on…
Louisville’s temporary ‘SkyStar’ observation wheel on riverfront is similar to coming Newport Skywheel
Staff report A giant observation wheel — the SkyStar — is coming to Lousville’s Waterfront Park for a 5-week stay…
Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park expected to draw overflow field; drawing for race is Wednesday
An overflow field is expected to enter the 47th running of the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), Turfway Park’s Kentucky Derby…
Florence news and notes: Glowgolf comes to Florence Mall; City hosts Youth in Government Night
NKyTribune staff report Glowgolf Mini Golf Arrives at Florence Mall Glowgolf, an operator of indoor, glow-in-the-dark, miniature golf courses based…
All in a day’s work for Fort Wright’s Officer Keller as mud got in the way of a perfectly good outing
The Fort Wright Police Department received a call of a young boy trapped in the mud up to his waist…
Time to ‘spring forward’ on Sunday — and to replace the batteries in your smoke alarms
Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday and as you prepare to “spring forward” one hour, the Kentucky Division of Fire…
Kentucky’s jobless rate in 2017 is lowest for the state since 2000 — at 4.9 percent; decline in 46 states
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate dropped to 4.9 percent in 2017 from 5.1 percent in 2016, while nonfarm employment gained 11,300…
Newport Aquarium to hold ribbon cutting Friday for ‘Ring of Fire,’ exhibit features Giant Pacific Octopus
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Newport Aquarium will celebrate the grand opening of Ring of Fire: World of the…
News Briefs: Trucks transporting petroleum get waiver, Reach for Stars event, Newport history
As Kentuckians recover from flooding from recent rainfall and with more rain in the forecast, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Greg…
Villa Hills vote allows St. Walburg Monastery project, including apartment building, to move forward
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor In a 4-2 vote, the Villa Hills City Council Tuesday approved Kenton County Planning…
Man sentenced to life in prison for strangulation death; Taylor Mill’s first homicide in at least 30 years
NKyTribune staff Kenton Circuit Court Judge Gregory Bartlett followed the recommendation of the jury and sentenced Lamont Johnson to Life…
Dixie Heights team wins third Mock Trial State championship, headed to national trials in May
Special to NKyTribune Gifted high school students from across the state gathered at the Kenton County Justice Center over the…
Blue Grass Metals expanding with $4 million-plus investment; supplies wire forms to auto industry
Blue Grass Metals Inc., a supplier of wire forms to the automotive industry, will expand its operation in Boone County…
Jockey Perry Ouzts, 63, rides his 50,000th race, hustling his mount to second place at Turfway Park
Ageless jockey Perry Ouzts rode the 50,000th race of his long career Saturday when he hustled Need the Wall out…
Knochelmann named CinUSA Regional Chamber Policy Maker of the Year; Pastor promoted
NKyTribune staff Kenton County Judge/executive Kris Knochelmann was recently recognized by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber as its Policy Maker…
NKY’s Rich Boehne one of six to be inducted into Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame on April 9
A transformational media executive … a woman who inherited a newspaper when her husband died … a highly respected Capitol…