Big Bone Lick State Park closed; campers urged to leave after report of armed man, shots fired overnight
NKyTribune staff report Big Bone Lick State Park in Union was closed overnight after a report of shots fired. The…
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Kenton County Historical Society president speaks to Florence Rotary about Beverly Hills Supper Club fire
By Pat Moynahan Special to the NKyTribune from the Florence Rotary Robert D. Webster says he did not set out…
NASCAR drivers get first look at new Kentucky Speedway; miss the ‘character’ of the old surface
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor More than a dozen NASCAR Sprint Cup Drivers were at Kentucky Speedway Monday for…
Florence’s World of Golf selected as new host site for PGA Junior Golf Camps, to be led by Ralph Landrum
PGA Junior Golf Camps has selected World of Golf in Florence, KY, as a host site for its junior golf…
Kelley Paul, wife of Sen. Rand Paul, to speak at joint meeting of Republican women on June 24
The Kenton County Republican Women’s Club and Boone County Republican women’s Club are jointly sponsoring a luncheon featuring Kelley Paul,…
Lottery sales expected to break last year’s all-time record; at end of May, already $94m over previous year
Kentucky Lottery sales are expected to finish FY16 at a level that breaks last year’s all-time record. This news was…
Former District Court Judge Timothy Nolan files defamation suit against GOP Facts chair and others
Former Campbell County District Court Judge Timothy L. Nolan has filed suit in Circuit Court against Michael Combs, Harold Stephens,…
Annual Covington Garden tour this weekend is joint effort of Old Seminary Square, Westside; 20 gardens
Old Seminary Square and Covington’s Westside are once again joining efforts this weekend for an annual garden tour, where residents…
Boone County Sheriff’s office arrests five youths for string of crimes believed to be gang-related
NKyTribune staff report The Boone County Sheriff’s office has arrested several male juveniles that are believed to have engaged in…
Clean up! Ohio River Sweep needs volunteers for June 18 united effort to pick up riverbank trash
Keep Covington Beautiful is participating in the annual Ohio River Sweep on Saturday June 18th — and is looking for…
Get ready for Newport’s classic Italianfest — underway now, runs through Sunday
Newport’s legendary Italianfest begins tonight and runs through Sunday– and will include the inaugural Lauren Hill 5K Spaghetti Run. Join…
Franklin Circuit Judge Shepherd suspends Bevins’ reorganization of workers comp commission
Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd has suspended Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order re-creating the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Nominating Commission….
Blaze on Industrial Road in Florence consumes thousands of pallets, minimal damage to building
NKyTribune staff report The Florence Fire Department has released its preliminary report regarding Tuesday’s four-alarm fire at A One Pallet…
Lexington man arrested in June 2 hit-and-run accident involving Covington K-9 unit
NKyTribune staff report Florence Police have arrested Abelino Dozal, of Lexington, in conjunction with the June 2 hit-and-run accident on…
Work underway on impactful Route 9 connection to Newport riverfront: ‘Difficult to overstate importance’
Staff Report Construction has begun on the long-anticipated Route 9 project that will connect AA Highway to the Taylor Southgate…
KyCIR: Consultant’s report paid for by KCTCS used flawed data to justify pay for system’s president
By Kate Howard Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting The president of Kentucky’s community college system makes $375,000 annually, a paycheck that’s right…
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali — ‘The Greatest’ — dies at 74
Staff report Boxing legend Muhammad Ali, born Cassius Clay in Louisville in 1942, who became a legend in his own…
Take a hike! National Trail Day Saturday — plan hike close to home with one of KY’s hiking adventures
With trails dotting the landscape of the Commonwealth, there are countless Kentucky hiking adventures waiting for your discovery. Ready to…
Fired teacher sues Gateway, Hughes, KCTCS; claims retaliation for gender discrimination complaints
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A former associate professor has filed suit against Gateway Community & Technical College and…
Taste of Newport on Monmouth, Sunday, June 5, includes live music and plenty of food rain or shine
The “Taste of Newport” event is Sunday, June 5, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The 700-800…
NASCAR driver Keselowski talks about past successes, new challenges at Kentucky Speedway
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Speedway NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Victory Tour featured a driver whose success…
KYCIR: Clinton picked up fundraising momentum in Kentucky; Cruz led Trump on Republican side
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting After three months of lagging behind Bernie Sanders in the chase for…