U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue tours Kentucky hemp processor and research farm
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visited Kentucky for an up-close look at the Commonwealth’s hemp industry at the invitation of…
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Northern Kentucky Health Department joins regional health officials in promoting measles prevention
With vaccine preventable diseases on the rise in the city of Cincinnati, and the continued increase in measles cases across…
Sports community saddened by the loss of former Highlands, UK quarterback Jared Lorenzen
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter When word got out that Jared Lorenzen passed away on Wednesday, John Messmer got…
Two Jim Beam bourbon warehouses in Woodford County catch fire, one completely destroyed
State and national news organizations are reporting a major fire at two Jim Beam bourbon barrel warehouses on McCracken Pike…
Campbell County graduate has earned his stripes as three-year starter on West Point basketball team
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Matt Wilson is having a hard time getting to the gym and working on…
CHNK Behavioral Health earns national recognition with Innovator Status in child welfare, a first in KY
In 2016, CHNK Behavioral Health became the first agency in the Commonwealth to earn the national Human Rights Campaign (HRC)…
Martin named new Wilder police chief; Chief Andrew Williams retires after 21 years of service to city
Effective July 1, 2019, Officer Chad Martin will be promoted to the position of Police Chief. Martin has been with…
People of NKY: Sheila Fields made history in Nevada, now devotes her talents to Cov’s waste management
By Ginger Dawson NKyTribune reporter Let’s start this off right at the very beginning. It was 12:02 a.m., January…
CDC reports significant annual increase in Crypto cases; many are linked to treated swimming water
Outbreaks of Cryptosporidium (Crypto) in the United States increased an average 13 percent each year from 2009-2017, according to a…
A friendly safety message to public to use caution when dealing with fireworks; kids stay away
The Kentucky State Fire Marshal joins the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) in reminding the public to…
Julick case bound over to Grand Jury, charged with three counts of attempted murder of police officer
The man who is charged with firing shots at police officers in Erlanger last month had his case bound over…
Connect NKY bicycling advocates took to streets for ‘slow ride’ to test roadways for bike lane project
Bicycling advocates in Newport took to the streets on Tuesday to explore how bike infrastructure could positively transform the city. …
NKY Chamber to hold annual dinner on Sept. 5. to pass gavel to Dan Cahill, present awards
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will hold its Annual Dinner, Presented by Fifth Third Bank on Thursday, September…
NKU’s Miranda Cox to compete in National Taekwondo Competition for spot on Olympic Team
A Northern Kentucky University Taekwondo team member is competing in the U.S. National Taekwondo Competition on July 4 in Minneapolis,…
Newport Independent Schools providing free summer meals for kids, starting Monday
Newport Independent School District will serve free meals to children in the city from July 8 to Aug. 1 through…
John Schaaf: U.S. Court of Appeals upholds state ethics law, sends strong signal to states, Congress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently put its stamp of approval on Kentucky’s legislative ethics law,…
Ft. Mitchell attorney J. Stephen Smith to serve as president of Kentucky Bar Association
Ft. Mitchell attorney J. Stephen Smith will serve as president of the Kentucky Bar Association (KBA) for a one-year term…
Buck Blodgett: Is it time to treat violence against women as a national emergency?
Each day in the United States women are victims of all types of violence at the hands of men –…
Kentucky Department of Revenue holds the line on state’s property tax rate; it will remain at 12.2 cents
The Kentucky Department of Revenue has released the 2019 State Real Property Tax Rate, which is 12.2 cents per $100…
Council on Postsecondary education report shows degrees, credentials up 11.3 percent over five years
A new degree and credential production report issued by the Council on Postsecondary Education shows Kentucky’s public and independent colleges…
Independence Cemetery opens three-mile trail system through expansive pollinator habitat
By Gayle Pille Special to NKyTribune Independence Cemetery has recently opened one of the largest contiguous pollinator habitats in Northern…
Fourth of July brings outdoor fun, picnics — and opportunity for foodborne bacteria to thrive
The Fourth of July holiday offers opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. However, these warm weather events also…