Duke Energy: Get ready for colder winter and for energy savings when you are away for the holidays
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Turfway Park cancels live racing card for Thursday; facility remains open for simulcasting
Due to expected frigid temperatures, Turfway Park in Florence has canceled live racing for Thurs., Dec. 15. The track will…
Man who hits child on way to school turns himself in, charged with hit and run, leaving the scene
The Boone County Sheriff’s office reports an Erlanger man has turned himself in, admitting to hitting a child on her…
Gatlinburg wildfires have major impact on livelihoods of thousands of business owners, tourism workers
By Tim Marema and Shawn Poynter The Daily Yonder The deadly fire that struck the resort town of Gatlinburg, Tennessee,…
Andrew Christofield, retired teacher and coach dies, Korean War veteran also worked at Covington Skyline
Andrew John Christofield, 81, of Bellevue, passed away Monday at his daughter’s home. Christofield was a Korean War Army veteran…
Body of man missing in rollover crash on Mount Zion Road ramp since Saturday found by family members
NKyTribune staff The body of a man missing since Saturday from an accident scene on the southbound Mt. Zion Road…
Covington Latin School honors graduates who are elected officials with ‘Leaders Start Here’ celebration
Covington Latin School recently sponsored a “Leaders Start Here Celebration” for its alumni who were recently elected into political office….
Beshear wins $335k share of multistate settlement with Bristol-Myers Squibb over Abilify drug claims
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced today that his office will be transferring nearly $335,000 to the state’s General Fund from…
Dr. John Redden who practiced medicine in Covington for more than 60 years has died at age 93
Dr. John D. Redden, M.D., of Fort Mitchell who was in private practice in Covington for more than 60 years,…
Hearing on new trial for Dooley postponed until February; convicted of killing Michelle Mockbee
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A hearing that was expected to begin today to determine if convicted killer David…
Kentuckians for Commonwealth delivers petitions to McConnell’s NKY office, urging help for coal miners
Kentuckians looking to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to help take care of coal miners, their families and their communities before…
An American hero, John Glenn dies at age 95; legendary life as astronaut and Senator
The Columbus Dispatch and other news outlets are reporting that former Sen. John Glenn, an iconic American hero, has died…
Samantha Ramsey lawsuit settled; family gets $3.5 million, sheriff’s department agrees to policy changes
NKyTribune staff report The wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of Samantha Ramsey has been settled for $3.5 million….
Government briefs: Erlanger grant, Covington waste/recycling, Villa Hills award, KDA internships
Erlanger gets safety grant for backup cameras The City of Erlanger has received a $3,000 safety grant check from the…
Boone County agrees to pay up to $800K in wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of Samantha Ramsey
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court agreed Tuesday to a proposed settlement in a wrongful…
NEF announces $100m STEM grant program to eligible K-12 schools for the 2017-18 school year
The National Education Foundation (NEF), in partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY), announces a significant national STEM…
Facing $11.1 million deficit, Eastern Kentucky U. regents announce suspension of 10 degree programs
In a strategic move designed to focus on key student success initiatives and better position the institution for future success…
SD1 taps Chaney for executive director post; board member fills position vacant since Rager left in March
Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) announced today that Adam Chaney will be the new executive director. Chaney, who…
Gov. Bevin orders flags lowered to half-staff Monday, honoring Fort Campbell soldiers who died under fire
Gov. Matt Bevin has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff Monday, Dec. 5, in…
WalletHub study shows Kentuckians among the least vulnerable to identity theft
With the 2016 holday spending season in full swing, a new study from WalletHub shows Kentucky is the ninth least…
Furlong Building Enterprises celebrates completion of Wooden Cask Brewery in Newport, now open
Furlong Building Enterprises, LLC held a celebration Friday on the completion of the new 10,000 sq. ft. Wooden Cask Brewery…
Rodney Cain, best known as ‘Biz,’ dies at 78; farmer, businessman, banker, family man — and Papaw
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Rodney Cain, 78, a prominent Northern Kentucky businessman and community leader, died Thursday morning, surrounded…