Former Boone Judge-Executive Bruce Ferguson dies at 86; was historian and conservationist
Former Boone County Judge-executive Bruce Ferguson has died at age 86. Ferguson, who served as judge-executive from 1964 until 1982…
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Covington Police Chief Spike Jones to retire; Assistant Chief Byran Carter is likely successor
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune correspondent Michael “Spike” Jones is stepping down as police chief of his hometown Covington after almost…
Local band Wilder releases self-titled album at Southgate House Revival at show/party May 2
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune reporter Saturday is a big night for the band Wilder. They are releasing their first EP,…
Sticker Shock: Boone County Alliance, local retailers warn of purchasing alcohol for underage youth
In an effort to reduce consumption of alcohol by underage youth, the Boone County Alliance has partnered with local retailers…
Notices of road closures: River Road closed just west of Anderson Ferry, I-471 periodic lane closures
Ky 8 (River Road) will be closed to through traffic until further notice due to a slide near the 6.5…
Grant County student Haley Bryan competing in Poetry Out Loud finals in Washington, D.C.
Grant County High School sophomore Haley Bryan will compete against 52 other state champions in the Poetry Out Loud National…
Lower jobless rates in all 120 counties made 2014 an ‘extraordinary year’; Boone, Campbell among lowest
Annual unemployment rates were lower in all 120 Kentucky counties in 2014 than in 2013, according to the Kentucky Office…
After two years of investigation, ‘Pappy-Gate’ indictments handed down; nine are charged
By Wayne Stacy NKyTribune correspondent In a case that has spanned more than two years, nine people in what was…
METS Center offering free ‘Virtual Business Co-Op Showcase’ to connect business to services
A free diverse networking and learning experience, “Virtual Business Co-Op Showcase,” will be offered at Northern Kentucky University’s METS Center…
Samantha Ramsey’s family files civil suit alleging excessive force resulted in the 19-year-old’s death
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune contributor The family of Samantha Ramsey has filed a civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit, naming…
State’s unemployment rate drops once again; 5.1 percent in March lowest rate in 13 years
Kentucky’s unemployment rate continues to drop. The seasonally adjusted preliminary March 2015 unemployment rate dipped to 5.1 percent, the lowest…
Final stats show highway fatalities increased in 2014, up 34 from previous year
Kentucky Office of Highway Safety today released final highway fatality statistics for 2014. Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased in 2014…
McConnell, drug czar Botticelli speak about heroin battle — and its human, economic impact
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Michael Botticelli, the nation’s drug czar, spoke Thursday of…
Severe thunderstorms will continue to wreak havoc Thursday, putting millions at risk
By Alex Sosnowski AccuWeather.com The risk of severe thunderstorms, including a few tornadoes, will continue over the central United…
Prichard Committee’s Stu Silberman retiring in September to await life-saving kidney transplant
By Brad Hughes Special to KyForward Stu Silberman, executive director of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence for the past…
Mother wrongly sentenced to death for killing infant son to share her story at luncheon, NKU campus
The ACLU of Kentucky and Kentucky Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty are bringing Mississippi death row exoneree Sabrina Butler…
Clean up, green up and learn with Gateway at free community event focused on sustainability
Gateway will host Clean Up, Green Up & Learn, a free community event focused on environmental education and sustainability best…
Outstanding Women of NKy to be honored, celebrating awards’ 31st year; tickets still available
Some tickets are still available for the annual Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards luncheon to be held April 16,…
Sims Furniture, Jackson Hewitt in Covington shut down by fire, as investigators seek cause
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Senior Reporter One of the few Covington retailers that remained downtown after many businesses moved away…
Newport Aquarium, Reds team up for 2015, offer exclusive penguin encounter, special promotions
In time for Opening Day on April 6, Newport Aquarium and the Cincinnati Reds are teaming up to provide Reds…
Arson dog Magic puts tricks to use to find people involved in wildfire disappearing act
It wasn’t slight of hand but more a matter of following the nose. Tuesday, Magic, a K-9 wildfire arson dog,…
Where good things come together at #RCOV; new brand reflects fun, vibrancy of historic Covington
Renaissance Covington is aimed at revitalizing Covington’s historic downtown and they are rebranding with an exciting and invigorating new identity….