State’s high school graduation rate among highest in nation — ranking 9th in nation at 87.5 percent
Kentucky’s high school graduation rate is among the highest in the nation according to the latest data released this week…
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Adam Horine, Carrollton man banished to Florida, sues local police, alleges ‘outrageous’ ordeal
By R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting The Carrollton man wrongly removed from jail by police, then driven to…
Veterans service organization to present Silver Helmet Rehabilitation Award to Heather French Henry
The Veterans Service Organization AMVETS will present its highest award, the Silver Helmet Rehabilitation Award, to Heather French Henry, Commissioner…
American Pharoah, one of most celebrated racers of all time, settling into quieter life down on the farm
By Liane Crossly Special to NKyTribune Life is different now for American Pharoah. The 3-year-old colt, who closed his career…
Thomas More College announces Institute for Religious Liberty, inaugural program in February
Thomas More College has announced the formation of the Institute for Religious Liberty. The Institute’s mission is advancing the American…
Boone County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding driver involved in hit-skip on North Bend Road
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a driver involved in a hit-and-run incident with a pedestrian on Nov….
Needle exchange is hot topic at Kenton County Mayors’ meeting but NKY no closer to program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare CEO Garren Colvin made a strong argument in support of needle…
Kentucky still in bottom of national health ranking but is among states showing greatest improvements
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward Kentucky remains in the bottom fourth of a states’ health ranking released Dec. 8,…
Ky Supreme Court lets stand ruling: Campbell County Library acted in good faith on annual tax rates
On Dec. 10, the Kentucky Supreme Court let stand the decision of the Kentucky Court of Appeals that ruled unanimously…
Large crowd meets at Covington library to discuss homelessness in the region
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor More than 100 people filled the auditorium at the Kenton County Public Library Covington…
Covington police make arrest in social media bomb threat; weekend activities to go on as scheduled
Covington Police have charged a man with terroristic threatening in relation to a social media threat to blow up Holmes…
Jack Gatlin of Freund, Freeze & Arnold elected president of Northern Kentucky Bar Association
Jack S. Gatlin of the Freund, Freeze & Arnold law firm, has been elected president of the Northern Kentucky Bar…
ALERT: Covington schools closed today — bomb threat received; ‘safety first,’ says Garrison
All schools in Covington Independent Public Schools were closed today after the high school received a mom threat over social…
CVG receives awards from Homeland Security for management of airport security plan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has renewed CVG’s SAFETY Act Designation and Certification awards for its Airport Security Management…
UW’s Centennial Year memorable, inspiring — capped off by celebrating special donors, grants
The final public event of United Way’s Centennial Year put the spotlight squarely on the future last week, with announcement…
People in the News: Bill Scheyer and CBC panel, Summe and poll workers, Kroger contest winner
Scheyer to speak at CBC Bill Scheyer, CEO of Skyward (formerly Vision 2015) will head a panel discussing what lies…
Boone County Sheriff Helmig encourages citizens with permits to carry firearms for safety
Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig recently posted this letter on the department’s Facebook page addressing what he believes are the…
In last day as governor, Beshear grants 197 pardons, six commutations after extensive review
In his final executive action before leaving office, Gov. Steve Beshear today granted 197 pardons and 6 commutations to individuals…
Samuel T. Wright of Letcher County sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court, takes 7th district seat
Justice Samuel T. Wright III was formally sworn in as a justice of the Supreme Court of Kentucky today by…
St. E. participates in special clinical trial on revolutionary new pacemaker, early results positive
Special to NKyTribune From St. Elizabeth Healthcare A round of golf, a game of cards and the chance to enjoy…
Spanish Pipedream led all the way to take Turfway’s $50,000 Holiday Inaugural by a neck
Spanish Pipedream led at every call and repelled a stiff challenge from runner-up Rachel’s Ready in the final half-furlong to…
Northern Kentucky’s Steve Knipper appointed chief of staff for Lt. Gov.-elect Jenean Hampton
Lt. Governor-Elect Jenean Hampton announced Steve Knipper, former Republican nominee for Secretary of State, has accepted the Chief of Staff…