R.I.P, Thunder, Newport Aquarium’s alligator snapping turtle was 150 years old
Newport Aquarium’s 150-year-old alligator snapping turtle, their oldest and one of its most iconic animal, died Tuesday afternoon. Thunder was…
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Dragons wheelchair basketball team raising funds to compete in national tournament in Louisville
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Several years ago Jake Counts, a 1996 graduate of Holmes High School, ran into someone…
Turfway Park rejoins Kentucky Equine Education Project advocacy group
Turfway Park Race Course will rejoin the Kentucky Equine Education Project, the horse industry advocacy group and track announced Monday….
Helen Carroll joins Prichard Committee’s parent leadership institute to help parents improve schools
Leading education advocate Helen Carroll has joined the Governor’s Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership (GCIPL) as a consultant to support…
Erlanger man killed while riding motorcycle on Houston Road early Saturday morning
Florence Police say an Erlanger man riding a motorcycle was killed early Saturday morning when he swerved to avoid a…
Master Provisions gets Flywheel’s Social Enterprise Award, plus $5k grant from Social Venture Partners
Flywheel Social Enterprise Hub awarded its 2016 Social Enterprise Award to Master Provisions. The award provides $5,000 of consultation services…
I-75 south near Tenn-Ky border reopened; north lanes remained closed for removal of landslide debris
The Tennessee Department of Transportation has re-opened I-75 South in Campbell County (TN), near the Kentucky border. Both directions of…
Autograph session to benefit disabled jockey’s fund part of Turfway activities on Battaglia Stakes day
Turfway Park is hosting an autograph signing to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) Saturday. The event features 19…
Looking for an adult softball recreational activity? Kenton County co-ed league is looking for teams . . .
Looking for a great adult recreational activity? Kenton County Parks & Recreation’s Adult Co-Ed Softball League is looking for teams…
Did Monday’s Independence City Council executive session violate Kentucky Open Meetings Law?
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Independence City Council may have violated the Kentucky open meetings statute when it…
Northern Kentucky Nightmare hope to make an impact in first year of arena football; aim for playoffs
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune contributor Fans of arena football have a new local team to support, the Northern Kentucky Nightmare….
Results of special election to fill four open House seats: three for Democrats, one for Republicans
According to the Secretary of State’s Board of Elections website, the unofficial results of the Tuesday special elections — all…
People in the News: Taylor, Nields joining state UW board; KYTC’s Fields recognized as associate of year
Two NKyians join state United Way board Angie Taylor, retired v.p. of Workforce Solutions at Gateway, and Rosanne Nields, a…
Florence City Council prepared to reject $4.5 million self-storage facility project at nursery site on US 42
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Florence City Council appears poised to reject a plan to develop the vacant…
Florence Inn demolition delayed; City denied permission to enter premises, injunctive relief sought
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The City of Florence will have to wait a little longer to begin demolition…
Sen. McConnell issues statement on the passing of Nancy Reagan
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., issued the following statement regarding the passing of Nancy Davis Reagan: “Elaine and…
Turfway Park announcer Mike Battaglia leaving the booth to become track’s associate vice president
Mike Battaglia, will step down from the announcer’s booth to assume the role of associate vice president at the Northern…
CVG offers travel tips as spring/summer travel season approaches — anticipating travelers’ needs
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is launching into the spring/summer travel season by offering passengers more flights and destinations….
Northern Kentucky Streetcar Committee members return from D.C. optimistic about study funding
Northern Kentucky Streetcar Committee Chair Ian Budd and Newport City Commissioner Beth Fennell traveled to Washington D.C. last week to…
Bevin says two road programs to continue support for county road projects, bridge replacements
Governor Matt Bevin today announced that two essential road aid programs – both housed in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC)…
Newport Business Association presents annual awards, installs officers and board members
The Newport Business Association (NBA) presented its annual awards and installed officers and board members at its recent annual meeting…
Distinguished reporter, editor, Carl West, Campbell County native, dies at 74; founded Ky Book Fair
Carl West, 74, Campbell County native and former Kentucky Post reporter, who earned a reputation as a “giant of community…