Boone Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks damages from fired employee; says he shared personal info
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone County Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Tally Smith is seeking damages from a former employee…
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Jonnas, new drug detection K-9, joins Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, thanks to foundation gift
Jonnas, a golden labrador, is the newest member of the Northern Kentucky Drug Strike Force, thanks to a gift from…
People in News: Judy Kincaid joins Trib; sprucing Goebel; Union Salon Suites; Gateway speech team
Judy Kincaid joins NKyTribune Judy Kincaid, founder and president of Kincaid Communications, has joined the NKyTribune staff as director of…
Two killed, two injured in single-vehicle accident on North Bend Road in Hebron Saturday night
NKyTribune staff Two people were killed and two others injured in a single-car accident on North Bend Road near River…
Duke Energy sends team to assist with storm clean-up, restoration efforts in wake of Hurricane Matthew
While it’s been weeks since the storm hit, Duke Energy is deploying additional resources from the Ohio and Kentucky gas…
Cyberattack disrupts internet, shuts down popular websites, Twitter and more across the country
Cyberattacks reported early this morning continued to expand across the nation throughout the day — taking down popular web sites…
Woman crawls into dumpster to get out of the rain in Florence, wakes up in the back of garbage truck
NKyTribune staff A woman who crawled into a dumpster to escape last night’s storms got more than she bargained for…
KyCIR: NCAA releases U of L investigation findings, includes allegations of sex acts for players, recruits
By Kate Howard Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting A former staffer of the University of Louisville men’s basketball team provided…
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: How NKY is working together to build tomorrow’s workforce
This story appeared as part of the “Achieving Tomorrow” feature series published by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. It…
Covington Police detain two 14-year-old boys as suspects in overnight shooting near City Heights
Police have detained two 14-year-old males as suspects in a Tuesday night shooting incident in Covington. Covington Police responded to…
Judge William Bertlesman rejects NKU gag order, motion to seal documents in Jane Doe rape case
Staff report Judge William O. Bertlesman of the U.S. District Court in Covington ruled against Northern Kentucky University Tuesday in…
Court orders Bevin administration to release $18m to state’s public universities; NKU to get $970k
A Franklin Circuit Judge has ordered the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin to release nearly $18 million that has been…
CVG and OneJet to celebrate new non-stop service to Pittsburgh with ribbon-cutting on Wednesday
CVG and OneJet will be celebrating new nonstop service from CVG to Pittsburgh Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour…
U.S. Department of Transportation bans Samsung Galaxy Note7 from domestic air transportation
NKyTribune staff Air travelers that are still using the Samsung Galaxy Note7, should leave it at home if they plan…
NKU’s ‘Timely Warning System’ says rape in dorm reported Thursday to Violence Prevention Center
According to a ‘Timely Warning System’ email sent to the NKU campus Thursday evening, a rape has been reported on…
One in five Kentucky adults delayed or skipped medical care because of cost, study says
One in five Kentucky adults delayed or went without medical care in 2016 due to cost, according to a report…
Covington mayoral candidates square off in contentious forum at Madison Event Center Thursday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It has been a foregone conclusion since incumbent Sherry Carran and former State Legislator…
‘Great day for Southbank:’ OKI awards $7.17m for Riverfront Commons, other improvements
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated with corrected figures and details on the projects. Newport and Dayton are included…
KEEP to honor former Governor Brereton Jones, Old Friends farm with inaugural Industry Vision awards
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) has announced former governor and founding KEEP member, Brereton Jones, and Old Friends Thoroughbred…
Covington gets OKI funding; $5.1 million for two streetscape projects for 7th street, Madison Avenue
The City of Covington has received $5.1 million to fund two of its streetscape projects from the Surface Transportation Program…
Mary Draper Ingles, woman who escaped captivity at Big Bone Lick, to be honored with statue in Virginia
NKyTribune staff The woman whose statue guards the entrance to the Boone County Public Library main branch in Burlington will…
City approves development of two-acre ‘Gateway to MainStrasse’ — Covington’s 501 Main Street
Covington’s Board of Commissioners approved a development agreement with Flaherty & Collins Properties (F&C Properties) for the redevelopment of the…