Jim Beam to pay $600,000 fine, will reimburse KY Energy and Environment Cabinet $112K for July fire
NKyTribune staff Jim Beam has agreed to pay a $600,000 fine as a result of environmental damage from the July…
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Boone County Public Library January calendar for adults includes fitness sampler and a lot more
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of January. A…
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources accepting trees for Christmas for the Fishes program
Repurposing your used cut Christmas trees helps give Kentucky’s underwater inhabitants new homes after the holiday season ends. The Kentucky…
Jacqueline Coleman has multiple exciting roles: mom, adoptive mom, educator, lieutenant governor
By Bailey Vandiver Frankfort State-Journal Jacqueline Coleman never saw herself in the role of lieutenant governor. Nor did she expect…
As winter driving conditions may worsen, senior drivers must take extra precautions on the road
Ice and snow can make maneuvering winter roadways difficult for motorists of any age, but changing weather conditions can be…
Amye Bensenhaver: Rep. Chris Harris will be missed in legislature as champion of open records
Personal tributes have been pouring in since Rep. Chris Harris, D-Forest Hills, announced on December 19 that he will not…
The River: Remembering a year of river tales, great friends, explorations, adventures and still hangin’ on
The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders will be sharing the stories of his long association with…
Tyrese Maxey scores career-high 27 points to lead UK’s Cats to 78-70 overtime win over No. 3 Cards
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Tyrese Maxey is making it a habit of stepping up in big games. He did…
NKY Chamber January Eggs ‘N Issues to preview upcoming Kentucky General Assembly session
On Tuesday, January 21, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: General Assembly Preview. During…
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture reopens sign-ups for Conservation Reserve Program in Kentucky
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has reopened sign-ups for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) to Kentucky landowners. The deadline to…
Children 10 & under get in free at Ark Encounter and Creation Museum in 2020 when adult pays full price
To encourage even more families to visit, the Ark Encounter and Creation Museum are welcoming all children 10 years and…
Sharpe continues scoring spree, pours in 31 points as NKU posts 74-64 win over Milwaukee at BB&T Arena
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter No Jalen Tate. No Dantez Walton. No rowdy student section. Those noticeable absences did little…
Still time to ‘Drop Your Drawers’ at Newport Library for annual drive; clean underwear, socks for schools
Newport Library Branch Hosts “Drop Your Drawers” Project – 901 East 6th Street Submitted by Chantelle Phillips Through December…
Thornton’s in Edgewood sells $50,000 Powerball ticket for Christmas night drawing
A $50,000 Powerball ticket was sold in Northern Kentucky for the drawing on Christmas night, Wednesday, December 25th. The winning…
Proposals sought for 3 vacant lots, City of Covington seeks developers to build new single-family housing
The City of Covington is looking for developers interested in building single-family in-fill housing on three small parcels of land…
Couple’s beloved farm a perfect gift; 342 acres in Henry County donated as state nature preserve
The land in rural Henry County had everything that Eugene Lacefield was looking for. It was an interesting plot complete…
Working group releases data from yearlong study of unsheltered homeless in Northern Kentucky
NKyTribune staff In early 2018, Kenton County, Judge/Executive Kris Knochelmann asked Candace McGraw, CEO of the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport…
Georgetown resident Nevills to receive 2019 Media Eclipse Award for feature/commentary writing
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Daily Racing Form, and the National Turf Writers and Broadcasters today announced the winners of the…
Limited-edition bobblehead commemorates rivalry between UK Wildcats, UofL Cardinals
As the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the Louisville Cardinals prepare to renew on of college basketball’s most intense rivalries…
Mike Battaglia Turfway Park selections for Saturday
Turfway Park’s Mike Battaglia provides daily selections and comments for the Tribune during the live racing meets. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28,…
Covington toyshop owner promotes play for all ages with real-life Secret Garden, sidewalk rocket ship
By Jessalynne Scisco NKyTribune feature writer According to George Bernard Shaw, “We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we…
Kentucky-owned A&W Restaurants marked 100th year with eight straight years of sales increases
A Lexington-based fast food restaurant chain is marking its 100th year is business with eight straight years of sales increases….