Summer street-sweeping begins in Covington July 8, schedule is available on City website
The Covington summer street-sweeping schedule begins Monday, July 8. Covington’s Public Works Department has divided the City into 24 sections,…
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Bill Straub: Civics lesson for Independence Day and the most joyful event of them all — press bashing
Tis the 4th of July, time for baseball, firecrackers, backyard barbeques and the most joyful event of them all, press…
Burlington Stores announces new location to Newport Plaza, coming this fall; to be ‘fresh design’
Burlington Stores, a leading national off-price retailer, has announced that it will open a new store coming this fall, located…
Governor Bevin says he has votes to pass pension legislation, trying to find best time for special session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin says he has the votes to pass a pension reform plan for…
Former UK guard Tyler Herro makes impressive start, scores 18 in first NBA Summer League game
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tyler Herro was impressive in his professional debut. The former University of Kentucky guard scored…
Two vegetable products sold at Trader Joe’s in Kentucky recalled for possible Listeria contamination
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Some vegetable products, including two product lines sold at Trader Joe’s stores in Kentucky, have…
Chris Burns: Independence Day ‘With Malice Toward None, with Charity for All’ is worth celebrating
Today many of us will be watching or participating in the Independence Day parades, celebrating the very document that was…
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…
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…