State unemployment rates fall in 93 of 120 counties, rose in 27; Boone, Kenton among the lowest
Unemployment rates fell in 93 Kentucky counties between July 2015 and July 2016, but rose in 27 counties, according to…
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Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board to present recognition awards at Covington Radisson
The Northern Kentucky Workforce Investment Board will host its fifth Annual Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Awards on Sept. 13…
Visitation for former Dixie Heights football player will be Sunday in high school gym
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Funeral services for Johnnie Colson Machlitt will begin Sunday with visitation from 3-6 p.m….
United Way of Greater Cincinnati kicks off $62.1m campaign; banker Hawking to head NKY effort
United Way campaign chair Ted Torbeck announced a goal of $62.1 million at today’s campaign kickoff on Fountain Square. “Cincinnati…
Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network takes pigs on the road to promote Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky
This summer, the Regional Tourism Network (RTN) sent representatives along with “flying” pigs on an initiative called “Piggy Pop-Up” in…
NKU student says she was physically assaulted by four men’s basketball players; fears ‘repercussions’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Four Northern Kentucky University Men’s Basketball players were named in an assault and sexual…
Villa Hills’ John Colson Machlitt dies from injuries suffered in fall at Georgetown College fraternity
LEX 18 television station in Lexington is reporting that a Georgetown College student from Villa Hills has died after a…
People in the News: Tommy Thompson, Brooke Meier, Daniel Furgason — new jobs and awards
Thompson to head Emergency Communications Center Thomas “Tommy” Thompson has been named Executive Director of the Kenton County Emergency Communications…
Kenton jury recommends life sentence for man found guilty of raping a child 11 years after attacks began
NKyTribune staff A Kenton County jury took a little more than an hour last week to find a Covington man…
Jockey Club’s Thoroughbred Incentive Program to hold 2017 championships at Kentucky Horse Park
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.) has announced it will be holding the inaugural T.I.P. Championships on Sunday, September…
It was Skyline time at CVG for National Aviation Day — a tasty welcome for 2000 arriving passengers
In celebration of National Aviation Day, recognized annually on August 19, Skyline Chili partnered with Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)…
On the Road: Live From Lincoln Center to broadcast Chamber Music from Kentucky’s Shaker Village
For the first time in its series history, Live From Lincoln Center takes its show on the road, presenting The…
Fairfield man shot and killed in parking lot of Waffle House on Burlington Pike in Florence this morning
NKyTribune staff A Fairfield, Ohio man was shot and killed in the parking lot of the Waffle House Restaurant on…
East Kentucky Power Cooperative expanding landfill gas-to-electric plant in Boone County
East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is expanding its landfill gas-to- electric plant at Bavarian’s Landfill in Boone County. The plant,…
National Judicial College to honor Kentucky’s Chief Justice John Minton; special reception in Cincinnati
The National Judicial College (NJC) will honor two pillars of the judicial community in October with the Advancement of Justice…
Two from Boone County PSCC among 24 in recent graduating class at Public Safety Dispatch Academy
Twenty-four law enforcement dispatchers, including two from the Boone County Public Safety Communications Center, graduated recently from the Public Safety…
Florence Walgreens pharmacy robbed at gunpoint for second time by suspect with familiar description
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor For the second time in less than four months, an armed robber has jumped…
Nominations sought for annual James Madison Award for service to the First Amendment
The Scripps Howard First Amendment Center is again seeking nominations for its annual James Madison Award. The award, created in…
Ft. Thomas’ Luke Fedders places in Top Ten at U.S. Arabian Horse Show, continues family tradition
By Melinda Zemper Special to NKyTribune Luke Fedders of Fort Thomas knows his horse well. The 11-year-old and sixth grader…
The kind and quiet life of Mary Lou Schroeder remembered; son David appreciated her empathy
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter David Schroeder remembers coming home from the first grade, telling his mother about a classmate…
K9 Loki of Kenton County Police Department, an accomplished patrol dog, to receive a protective vest
Kenton County Police Department’s K9 Loki will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from…
People in the news: Ritzi Kenton Parks recreations coordinator, LRC’s Truesdell named to national post
Kenton County Fiscal Court has approved the hiring of Rhonda Ritzi as the Recreations Coordinator for Kenton County Parks &…