11 Kentuckians, including two from NKY, receive pardons from Gov. Bevin during Independence week
Eleven Kentuckians, including a Northern Kentucky man convicted nearly 40 years ago for receiving stolen property, were granted pardons from…
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Will your sunglasses prevent serious eye disease? Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians offers tips
With summer in full swing, the days are longer, the sun is hotter, and the threat from the sun’s damaging…
The River: Going upstream to Pittsburgh, the city on triangle formed by three rivers, where the Ohio starts
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Most new laws approved during legislative session go into effect July 14; here are some of them
Legislative Research Commission Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session will go into effect on Saturday,…
Lawmakers hear pros and cons on death penalty in Kentucky at legislative committee meeting
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s use of the death penalty, including comments from proponents and opponents, was the topic…
Walmart becomes presenting sponsor of the Quaker State 400 at Kentucky Speedway, coming July 14
Kentucky Speedway and the makers of Quaker State motor oil (“Quaker State”) have announced that Walmart will be the presenting…
Flying Axes opens Axe Throwing venue in Covington, celebrating a hot, new trend in sports
Flying Axes held its Grand Opening Ceremony to celebrate the hottest new trend in sports (Axe Throwing) coming to Covington….
Older Americans need to put priority on oral care — poor dental habits affect your overall health
Special to NKyTribune Conscientious parents constantly remind children to brush and floss, and routinely schedule dental checkups to make sure…
Extremely hot weather and higher energy bills: Duke Energy offers some tips and some free tools
Hot weather can lead to higher energy bills as Duke Energy Ohio and Kentucky customers try to stay cool this…
Florence Fire Department released details of blaze on Taramore Drive that left two firefighters trapped
NKyTribune staff The Florence Fire/EMS Department has released details of a three-alarm fire on Taramore Drive Thursday afternoon that left…
Boone County Sheriff’s office launches new user-friendly website and mobile application
Boone County Sheriff Michael A. Helmig has announced the launch of a new Boone County Sheriff’s Office website and mobile…
Nonprofit Spotlight: Notre Dame Urban Education Center offers after-school programming in safe, learning environment
The NKyTribune is teaming up with Horizon Community Funds on a continuing series on the nonprofits serving our region. By…
Union freshman John Dumancic, a student at Villa Madonna Academy, scores perfect 36 on his ACT
John Dumancic of Union earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36. On average, only around one-tenth of one…
Christy Burch of Women’s Crisis Center receives Marsy’s Law award for distinctive service to victims
Christy Burch of the Women’s Crisis Center in Hebron, is among the first winners of the Kentucky Distinction in Victim…
Don’t dig until you call; strict fines in force now — and will be enforced — if pipelines are damaged
Excavators, including homeowners, could be subject to strict fines if they dig up and damage underground utility facilities. Legislation…
After 30-year series hiatus, NKU to battle Cincinnati in men’s basketball this season
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter The last time Northern Kentucky University squared off against the University of Cincinnati in a…
Kraus tosses six-hit shutout, Brower drives in two runs as Freedom defeat Crushers, 4-0
NKyTribune staff Jordan Brower was 2-for-3 and drove in a pair of runs as the Florence Freedom began a three-game…
Author Karisa Moore continues to turn the page on her son’s suicide through new book
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Karisa Moore knows first-hand about the healing power of words – especially the right ones…
Holiday for Heroes 4th for Our Soldiers Celebration Saturday at Arborwood Subdivision in Burlington
By Benjamin Shipp NKyTribune reporter The 13th annual Holiday for Heroes “4th for Our Soldiers Celebration” takes place Saturday on…
Former Kentucky standouts set to compete in NBA Summer League at Las Vegas
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky will be well represented in the growing NBA Summer League this year as 14…
Learning abroad: Beechwood High School students, alumni visit historic sites in Greece, Italy
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter Matthew Behrensmeyer, a Latin teacher at Beechwood High School, recently took a small group of…
SD1 adjusts storm water boundary, removes about 1,500 properties; plan approved by Division of Water
Sanitation District No. 1 is tightening up its storm water service area to better serve customers across Northern Kentucky. The…