Boyd Gaming to buy Belterra Park, Belterra Resort; part of $2.8B deal among three casino groups
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Belterra Park in Cincinnati and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, Indiana, are among four…
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Region’s stakeholders weigh in on BSB study and agree – new bridge needed, funding the challenge
NKyTribune staff The reaction from some the region’s leading stakeholders to the Brent Spence Bridge Strategic Corridor study released by…
Daniel Edward Greis indicted on counts of murder in accident on Staffordsburg Road that killed family
The Kenton County Grand Jury has indicted Daniel Edward Greis, 57, of Independence, for 5 counts of Murder in connection…
Book centric family shares how the Boone County Public Library influenced decision to move here
By Kate Sowada Special to the NKytribune Roseanne Rodriguez and her family moved to Boone County in July 2017. They…
Northern Kentucky University announces major development for its gateway — a ‘town center’ district
Northern Kentucky University’s gateway into campus will be changing. In partnership with development partner Fairmount Properties, NKU announced plans for…
EnerBlu to invest more than $400m to locate HQ, manufacturing operations in Lexington and Pikeville
Gov. Matt Bevin joined local officials and executives from EnerBlu Inc. in Pikeville Friday to announce the company’s decision to…
Cincinnati man indicted for leaving the scene in Oct. death of Latonia youth, more charges possible
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A Cincinnati man involved in an accident that killed a Latonia child in October…
James Alex Fields now faces first-degree murder charges in death in Charlottesville demonstrations
Staff report James Alex Fields Jr., 20, is now facing charges of first-degree murder after a preliminary hearing in Charlottesville,…
18 AGs, including Beshear, asked FCC to delay Net Neutrality vote over fraudulent pro-repeal signatures
Staff report Eighteen attorneys general, including Kentucky’s Andy Beshear, sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission asking for a…
NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project awards $34,500 to area nonprofits in learning activity
Northern Kentucky University classes are awarding $34,500 to nonprofit agencies as part of the university’s nationally recognized Mayerson Student Philanthropy…
Newport honors seven police officers for heroism in three critical incidents in the city
The City of Newport recently recognized seven police officers for their heroic and courageous actions in three separate incidents in…
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 road crews reported overnight, ready for rush hour snow
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 snow and ice removal crews reported in at 3 a.m. Tuesday morning. The latest…
What’s ahead with the weather — here’s a 10-day forecast; plan to bundle up
Here’s your 10-day weather forecast, thanks to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and the Weather Channel:
Covington man guilty of raping a minor; judge orders directed verdict of acquittal on more serious charge
NKyTribune staff A Covington man has been convicted of sex crimes against a minor that reportedly began in 2014 and…
Kentucky man awaiting confirmation as assistant secretary of education, serving Office of Special Ed
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A Kentucky man is a vote away from becoming assistant secretary of education. “I will…
Susan Elkington named president of Toyota Kentucky, succeeding Wil James who is retiring
Toyota is announcing the latest in a series of female-led appointments with Susan Elkington slated to take the helm of…
Florence Rotary, Steinford Toy Foundation collecting toys for needy children — still time to donate
The Florence Rotary and Steinford Toy Foundation will be “Wrapping Up” a successful toy drive for the 2017 Holiday Season…
Republicans will not seek immediate replacement for former House speaker Jeff Hoover
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Leadership of the House Republican Caucus said there will not be an election to replace…
Jessica Hood set to stand trial in March for Weaver Road deaths, cell phone evidence is key to the case
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Jessica Hood trial is now scheduled to begin in March and the reliability…
Kentucky housing market bounces back in October after September slump, follows national trend
After slipping a bit in September, the housing market in Kentucky picked up in October following the national trend for…
Union man dies in crash on US 42 in Boone County Monday night; speed, wet roads cited as factors
NKyTribune staff A 22-year-old Union, KY, man was killed in a two car accident on US 42, near Hicks Road…
Carlos Faulkner denied parole, will spend the rest of his life in jail for killing Lesley Briede 25 years ago
By Mark Hansel NKyTrib managing editor Carlos Faulkner will spend the rest of his life behind bars. That was the…