Senate Majority Leader McConnell in NKY to talk about Syria, Justice Gorsuch and the Brent Spence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in Northern Kentucky Tuesday afternoon to speak…
News
Read More
Boone County GOP to wait for resolution of legal matters to discuss asking Tally Smith’s to resign
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Republican Party Monday voted to delay considering asking embattled Commonwealth’s Attorney…
Serena Owen honored as a ‘Community Hero’ by the Marguerite Casey Foundation
Serena Owen of Elsmere has been honored as a Cesar Chavez Day Community Hero by the Equal Voice News in…
NKY Children’s Advocacy Center to plant pinwheels Tuesday to raise awareness of child abuse, neglect
The Northern Kentucky Children’s Advocacy Center (NKYCAC), and Chuy’s Mexican Food will be “Planting Pinwheels” to honor children in Northern…
News briefs: KFB Burlington office relocates after 70 years, Williamstown student is Goldwater scholar,
Kentucky Farm Bureau moves offices After some 70 years in “downtown” Burlington, Kentucky Farm Bureau Insurance is moving to a…
Allegation of assault in Walmart parking lot in Florence is false report to cover up domestic incident
NKyTribune staff What was believed to be an assault in the Walmart parking lot in Florence has turned out to…
Independence woman, grandson killed in accident on Wayman’s Branch Road in South Covington Thursday
An Independence woman and her grandson were killed in an accident at Wayman’s Branch Road and Rockwood Drive in South…
Boone County Sheriff’s Department rolls out bodycams; puts viewers in the deputy’s shoes
After nearly two years of research, purchasing, policy implementation & training, Sheriff Michael A. Helmig has announced the roll out…
Survey: A lot of drivers still use cellphones, know the risks but can’t resist; distracted driving is dangerous
State Farm released the results of its eighth survey exploring attitudes and behaviors regarding distracted driving. The report follows major…
NKY leaders talk about what the Ignite Institute at Roebling Innovation Center means for the region
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Toyota’s announcement that it is donating its Quality and Production Engineering Laboratory to develop…
Accident on Interstate 71/75 SB in NKY results in the death of a Union man, backs up traffic for miles
NKyTribune staff Florence Police responded to the I75 southbound mile marker 182 at approximately 11:45 a.m., for an accident with…
Response to Jane Doe’s motion for sanctions: NKU acted in good faith, requests denial and hearing
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor In response to a motion for sanctions in the Jane Doe vs. Northern Kentucky University,…
Dayton’s Hometown Heroes Sports Cafe, a family-friendly neighborhood spot, has ribbon-cutting
Hometown Heroes Sports Café celebrated its grand opening in Dayton on Monday with a ribbon cutting ceremony officiated by Mayor…
Brothers convicted of burglary, one found guilty of arson in 2015 Covington home fire, sentencing in May
NkyTribune staff Brothers John and James Pearson have been found guilty of 1st degree burglary in a 2015 incident that…
Williamstown woman killed, five others injured in accident on Weaver Road in Boone County
NKyTribune staff Cheryl Jeffers, 50, of Williamstown was killed Friday evening when the minivan she was a passenger in collided with…
Candy maker Perfetti van Melle to invest $11 million to expand Erlanger manufacturing plant, add 70 jobs
Erlanger Candy maker Perfetti van Melle USA, which produces Airheads, Mentos and other popular brands, will expand its manufacturing plant…
In Jane Doe vs. Northern Kentucky University: settlement conference set, motion for sanctions
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune Editor A settlement conference has been ordered for Thursday morning in the Jane Doe vs. Northern…
Independence woman found guilty of killing mother in 2015, blamed trick or treaters in March stabbing
NKyTribune staff It took a jury just three hours to convict Lara Paige Conley of killing her mother, Carlene Conley,…
Kentucky housing market continues momentum in January with strong sales, increase in median price
Coming off a strong 2016, Kentucky real estate continued its momentum in 2017 as January saw home sales break the…
NCAA stands by allegations that Louisville’s Pitino should have known about improper activity
From Kentucky Today The NCAA is standing by its allegations against the Louisville men’s basketball program and Rick Pitino, saying…
Fast and Accurate captures JACK Cincinnati Casino Spiral Stakes, sends Hansen back to Kentucky Derby
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Bettors sent Fast and Accurate off at 24-1 in the $500,000 JACK Cincinnati Casino…
Bomb threat shut down Kellogg’s Snacks on Weaver Road for several hours; facility cleared, reopened
NKyTribune staff Boone County Sheriff’s deputies were on the scene of a bomb threat called into Kellogg’s Snacks located at 500…