Gateway interim president Keith Bird committed to providing a bridge to the next administration
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The word “interim” can mean many things. For some, it is an audition for…
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City of Florence Fall 2015 Commercial Development Update shows continued growth in all sectors
The City of Florence has released its Fall 2015 Commercial Development update. An overview of each segment of economic development…
Michael Hammons of Park Hills elected board president of Kentucky Historical Society
Michael J. Hammons of Park Hills has been named new board president of The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) and Wayne…
State and local officials open portion of KY 16; completes last section of $79.2 m widening project
Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen Tuesday joined state and local officials to ceremonially open the last section of the KY 16…
From ProPublica: A reading guide to understanding the deadly terror in Paris and Beirut
By Adam Harris ProPublica On November 13, terrorists hit Paris with a series of coordinated attacks — France’s deadliest since…
Toyota’s Georgetown plant, nearby landfill join forces to generate 1 million watts of electricity from methane
After announcing its intent “to virtually eliminate CO2 emissions from its factories and vehicles, Toyota is about to flip the…
Governor directs flags to half-staff through sunset Thursday in honor of the victims of Paris attacks
Gov. Steve Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today through sunset on…
Fed: Farmland prices continue to fall, as do farm incomes, thanks to declining crop, livestock prices
Farmland prices in parts of the Midwest continue to tumble. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported that the…
Kentucky Historical Society honors two Northern Kentucky organizations with history awards
Two Northern Kentucky organizations have received 2015 History Awards from the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS). The awards were given at…
People in the News: A doctor-storyteller, Talbert House appointment, new TMC vp, Paycor CEO
The doctor, the storyteller: Brian Jones Dr. Brian Jones, director of Hospice for St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Edgewood presented a…
Arts and Crafts Fair Saturday at Florence Senior Center to feature local artists selling original work
The Florence Senior Activity Center, in partnership with the Boone County Visual Artists Association, will sponsor an arts and crafts…
Lexington attorney Blake Brickman named Bevin’s chief of staff; served same role for Jim Bunning
Lexington attorney Blake Brickman, grandson of a former Democratic governor, Ned Breathitt, and a former aide to Senator Jim Bunning…
‘Give a Gift Made in Kentucky’ campaign launches; features variety of work by Kentucky-based artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, has launched the 2015 Give a Gift Made in…
CVG to honor veterans with help of Boy Scouts who place 400 flags at the airport entrance
For the 11th year in a row, local Boy Scouts will help celebrate Veterans Day by placing more than 400…
Kentucky Book Fair will feature more than 200 authors at state’s premier literary event
Renowned essayist, novelist and poet Wendell Berry heads an “all-star lineup” for the 34th annual Kentucky Book Fair. Berry will…
Boone County is nation’s first library to offer interactive Robot Zoo — and it’s free and fun too!
By Shelly Whitehead NKyTribune contributor Remember when the web was emerging as the infinite source of research and reading, and…
Governor Beshear’s appointments to boards and commissions include one from Northern Kentucky
Governor Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: To the Greenup County Covered Wooden Bridge…
Arts Council says ‘give gift made in Kentucky,’ starts campaign featuring work by state artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, launches the 2015 Give a Gift Made in Kentuckycampaign…
With bad memories hopefully behind it, Dream Street once again striving to be a go-to place in Florence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Dream Street in Florence is once again living up to its name. City officials…
Governor-elect Matt Bevin names his transition team; it includes three Northern Kentuckians
Governor-elect Matt Bevin announced his transition team, which includes three Northern Kentuckians. Joining the transition team from Northern Kentucky are…
Six month investigation in Covington results in arrests, seizure of narcotics, weapons
The Covington Police Department announced the results of a 6-month-long investigation into narcotics trafficking in the city Wednesday. Narcotics officers…
Historic Boone Block in downtown Covington to become ‘standard for future development projects’
The movement toward urban living in Covington’s downtown core will take a big step closer to reality as renovation starts…