News briefs: Hinkle named Union communications director; three get governors’ appointments
The City of Union has promoted Melissa Hinkle to the position of Communications and Operations Director. Hinkle had previously served…
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Kenton County Public Library offering free Eclipse Safety Glasses — here’s the schedule
The Kenton County Public Library is giving away free Eclipse Safety Glasses on specific dates and times while supplies last….
Biz Cain Memorial Highway, Route 536 through Kenton County, dedicated today, honors memory
Officials and family gathered today to dedicate a portion of Kentucky Route 536 in Kenton County near Independence as the…
Distinguished group of leaders kick off new Horizon Community Funds’ transformative foundation
Staff report Over 250 Northern Kentucky business, civic, and non-profit leaders celebrated the launch of a new community foundation that…
Report of shots fired in food court at Florence Mall that results in lockdown turns out to be fireworks
NKyTribune staff An incident that was initially reported as shots fired in the area of the food court at Florence…
News briefs: Donelan named asst. principal, Union gets city clerk, admin; Greens have 65th anniversary
Fort Thomas Independent Schools has selected Kathy Donelan to serve as interim assistant principal of Highlands Middle School (HMS), where…
9th Annual Summit on Philanthropy to be held in NKY for the first time; Al Rider elected chairman
The Kentucky Philanthropy Initiative (KPI) Board of Directors elected former Central Kentucky Community Foundation CEO Al Rider of Elizabethtown as…
Trial of Jessica Hood postponed until December, introduction of last-minute evidence causes delay
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The trial of Jessica Hood, which was expected to begin Monday in a Boone…
Kenney Shields Day August 26: Proclamation, book signing, short program at Behringer-Crawford
The City Of Covington will hold a Kenney Shields Day celebration on Saturday, August 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Behringer-Crawford…
Hood rejects plea deal, trial in Weaver Road deaths begins today; cell phone expert scheduled to testify
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The long-anticipated trial of Jessica Hood gets underway today in Boone County. Hood was…
Bruce Willis’ ‘Reprisal’ movie (gun fights, car chases, a robbery, a crash) to be filming on riverfront Aug. 7-9
The Bruce Willis film, Reprisal, directed by Brian A. Miller will be filming in Cincinnati on the riverfront starting Monday….
Old Timers gather at Covington’s Randolph Park for 31st year; name shelter ‘David Housley Pavilion’
Staff Report The new Shelter House at Randolph Park will now be called the David Housley Pavilion. Vice Mayor Michelle Williams and…
Covington Outdoors Weekend offers plenty of free outdoor activities for the whole family
Staff report It’s the weekend to get outdoors, and Renaissance Covington has a whole slew of free interacive, outdoors activities…
Decision to set bond hearing for David Dooley stirs emotions in family members on both sides
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor David Dooley could be freed while awaiting a new trial if a request for…
Covington officials urge witnesses to share leads on deadly shootings in East 13th Street neighborhood
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor City officials are urging community members to come forward with information after four people…
American Heart Association debuts Hands-Only CPR training kiosk at CVG; only three at U.S. airports
The American Heart Association – the world’s leading voluntary health organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular disease – has debuted a…
Another double shooting in Covington neighborhood where woman was killed Saturday, one dead
NKyTribune staff Covington police are dealing with their second double shooting, and second killing, in less than a week in…
Building Industry Association releases mid-year construction data, analysis — demand is out there
The Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky (BIA) has released their mid-year construction data for 2017. “For the first time…
FDA delays rules restricting electronic cigarettes, could endorse them as an aid to stop smoking
“Electronic-cigarette makers won a major reprieve on Friday when the Food and Drug Administration delayed regulations that could have removed…
Appeals Court affirms lower court, awards over $573 million to daughters of John and Rosellen Griffin
Dressman Benzinger LaVelle PSC announced today that the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the judgment of the District…
Sullivan University’s board announces merger that will combine its three institutions into one
Combining expertise, resources, talents and a deep tradition of higher education, The Sullivan University System Board of Directors has voted…
Covington schools invite public to celebration of new Holmes High School Stadium on August 24
Covington Board of Education will open is new Holmes High School Stadium at 7 p.m. August 24 — and is…