Stumbo, judge-executives call for counties to retain greater local share of coal severance money
Noting the “bad predicament” that counties in the Eastern and Western coalfields are in because of steep declines in coal…
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Lyn Hacker: Pollinators matter; find out what you can do to protect them at KDA’s public forum on subject
Bitter cold as it has been, Spring is certainly on the way and it’s time to think about gardening. With…
Shogood goes wire to wire to take WEBN Stakes at Turfway, prep race for Spiral Stakes on April 2
Shogood relished his return to sprinting on Polytrack Saturday night, leading all the way to take the $50,000 WEBN “Frog”…
NKU’s Lexington lawyers file reply to ‘Jane Doe’ complaint about her sexual assault in dorm room
NKyTribune Staff Report Northern Kentucky University has filed a response to a complaint by “Jane Doe” (female student) over a…
Turfway Park kicks off Spiral Stakes prep lineup with full field for WEBN stakes Saturday; filly is favored
A full field of three year olds will line up for the $50,000 WEBN Stakes at Turfway Park in Florence…
SD1 Board appoints Wurschmidt interim director
The Sanitation District No. 1 of Northern Kentucky (SD1) Board of Directors Tuesday appointed Deputy Executive Director of Engineering Mark…
Schickel speaks against needle exchange at Boone Fiscal Court, thanks members for ‘standing strong’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky regional needle exchange received a shot in the arm Monday when Grant…
Grant County approves needle exchange, paves the way for NKy Health Department program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Grant County Fiscal Court Monday voted in favor of a needle exchange program,…
People in the News: GCF president to speak, KCTCS president appointed to national board
President of Greater Cincinnati Foundation to speak on philanthropy Ellen Katz, president and CEO of Greater Cincinnati Foundation, will speak…
Want to buy a bison? Big Bone Lick park has two calves for sale; sealed bids accepted ’til noon Feb. 29
The Kentucky Department of Parks is offering two bison calves for sale by auction. The department is accepting sealed bids…
Fire destroys Rabbit Hash General Store; in operation since 1831, on National Register of Historic Places
NKyTribune staff report One of the region’s most recognizable landmarks is no more. The historic Rabbit Hash General Store in…
You still have time to join the River Metals ‘Scrap Showdown’ art competition — sign up online today
Join the competition in which teams use recycled scrap metal from River Metals Recycling Newport to create one of a…
State budget reports show January’s General (trending up) and Road (down) funds revenues
The Office of State Budget Director has reported that January’s General Fund receipts rose 9.0 percent compared to January of…
Sales tax equity for Ky’s horse industry takes step forward as House committee approves
The effort to achieve sales tax equity for Kentucky’s horse industry took a step forward today when the Kentucky House…
East Row Garden Club to host special viewing of local documentary, ‘Trees in Trouble’
East Row Garden Club will hold a special viewing of the Cincinnati-based documentary “Trees in Trouble: Saving America’s Urban Forests.”…
Air fares at CVG down 20 percent year-over-year in third quarter; drops to No. 19 among top airports
Air fares at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) declined 20 percent year-over-year in the 3rd quarter Department of Transportation…
Human trafficking — sex and servitude — is a battle to be fought year-round; involves teens, children
By Vicki Prichard NKy Tribune reporter The Big Game has come and gone, with its highly anticipated commercials, star-studded half…
Skyward launches LiveWell NKY initiative to improve the health of Northern Kentuckians
Skyward (formerly Vision 2015), the organization charged with developing and managing Northern Kentucky’s strategic plan (myNKY), along with key partners…
Fergie the Donkey gaining celebrity status as barn companion to Thoroughbred buddy Can’t Be Dazzled
By Liane Crossley Special to NKyTribune After more than 30 years in the Thoroughbred business, David Randal was surprised to…
Commonwealth Attorney cites ‘Castle Doctrine” in decision not to prosecute in Warren Street shootings
NKyTribune staff report Covington Assistant Chief of Police Brian Steffen said a Covington woman who shot two intruders will not…
Independence woman hopes local support helps her get ‘cash now’ in JG Wentworth jingle contest
NKyTribune staff report Angie Gillespie of Independence is just a few hundred votes from winning $30,000 dollars and having her…
KyCIR: Rand Paul, now out of race, was winner among Kentucky donors to presidential campaigns
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting For all the popularity of Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and…