Advertising campaign by Foundation for Healthy KY for cigarette tax reminds of hazards of smoking
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News Kentuckians will be reminded of their state’s suffering from smoking in a way not…
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Lobbying spending reaches record high $2.6 million in first half of Kentucky legislative session
Immediately following a year of record lobbying spending, Kentucky businesses and organizations spent an all-time high of $2.6 million on…
Newport’s board of commissioners authorizes needle exchange program to help battle heroin epidemic
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter In an effort to help battle the increasing heroin epidemic that is plaguing many counties…
News briefs: Reiter joins Kenton County animal shelter; Savannah Brady is merit semifinalist
Beckey Reiter has been named Kenton County Animal Shelter Director. Reiter joins the shelter with over 30 years of experience…
Weather report: Flood warnings continue for Ohio as levels exceed forecasts; falling over next 5 days
Flood warnings continue for the Ohio River, whose levels have already exceeded earlier predictions, according to the National Weather Service….
Southern Poverty Law Center updates its ‘Hate Map,’ identifies 954 hate groups in U.S., 11 in Kentucky
The Southern Poverty Law Center has updated its Hate Map, an interactive map of hate groups in the United States, along with an…
Covington Police officer escapes serious injury when belt stops bullet; suspect shot several times
NKyTribune staff A Covington Police officer was shot, but escaped serious injury Saturday morning, when his duty belt stopped a…
Gov. Bevin declares state of emergency as heavy rains cause widespread flooding and damage
Gov. Matt Bevin had declared a statewide emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall events which have caused widespread flooding…
Magicalmeister stuns Battaglia Memorial field at Turfway Park; posts huge upset at odds of 39-1
Magicalmeister bided his time early and powered home late at Turfway Park Friday to upset the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes…
Weather report: Rains will continue through Sunday further affecting already beleaguered Eastern Ky.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Earlier this month Eastern Kentucky suffered flooding due to heavy rain and now the central…
Evangelist Billy Graham dead at age 99; to be buried March 2 on the grounds of Graham Library in N.C.
By Roger Alford Kentucky Today The impact of Billy Graham’s evangelistic ministry reached into the heart of Kentucky, sparking revival…
David Dooley retrial to begin in September; charged with killing Michelle Mockbee in 2012
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The long awaited David Dooley retrial is now scheduled to begin September 17. Circuit…
Boone County Sheriff’s office releases details of recent threats resulting in arrests at six area schools
NKyTribune staff The Boone County Sheriff’s office has released information regarding recent school threats that have resulted in charges filed…
Florence man indicted, charged with stabbing, killing his wife in the basement of their home in 2016
NKyTribune staff A Boone County Grand Jury Tuesday indicted a Florence man on charges of murder and tampering with evidence…
Ashley Judd to headline YWCA Career Women of Achievement luncheon on May 9 in Cincinnati
Actress, humanitarian, author and renown women’s advocate Ashley Judd is the keynote speaker for the May 9 YWCA Career Women…
KY Department of Agriculture Mobile Science Activity Center visits Villa Madonna Academy today
Miss Kentucky Molly Matney will join the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s high-tech Mobile Science Activity Center (MSAC) when it visits…
CVG, FAA partner with AirMap for protocols on how drones can operate within five miles of the airport
Drone operators are now able to operate in certain areas within five miles of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)…
‘The Real Mayberry’ — yes, it’s a place where Andy Griffith grew up and represents rural hometowns
By Heather Chapman The Rural Blog Mount Airy, N.C., population about 10,000, was the inspiration for the fictional town of…
Lewis County sheriff’s deputies seize half-pound of crystal meth — largest ever — after a traffic stop
Lewis County recorded its largest seizure ever, taking in a half-pound of a substance believe to be crystal methamphetamine after…
Cabinet for Economic Development asking local governments to help identify ‘Opportunity Zones’
The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is asking local governments of counties and cities across Kentucky to assist in identifying…
Northern Kentucky History Day returns to Boone County Public Library Burlington Branch in March
Northern Kentucky History Day will once again take place at Boone County Public Library, 1786 Burlington Pike in Burlington. This…
MSN.com selects Covington as the Kentucky “Must-See Under-the-Radar City” to see in every state
Covington is the city in Kentucky that is cited in a lifestyle report by MSN.com, “The Must-See Under-the-Radar City in…