Boone County FC approves hotel tax increase; final step for funding NKY Convention Center expansion
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court Tuesday unanimously approved a 1 percent increase in the…
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Governor makes Carnegie Hero Medal presentations to Lori Doppelheur Kerney and Lou Scharold
Gov. Matt Bevin hosted a special ceremony at the Kentucky State Capitol to present two distinguished Kentuckians, Lori Doppelheuer Kearney…
Heroes Against Heroin Humanitarian Awards honor those on the front lines fighting the heroin epidemic
Transitions, Inc. is honoring members of the Greater Cincinnati Community who have been nominated by the community to receive special…
Decision to set bond hearing for David Dooley stirs emotions in family members on both sides
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor David Dooley could be freed while awaiting a new trial if a request for…
Kentucky Division of Water accepting applications for watershed mini-grants to fund education, outreach
The Kentucky Division of Water (KDOW) is soliciting applications for $5,000 grants to be awarded in each of the state’s…
Fyda Freightliner is now open in Walton; first Kentucky location is full service truck dealership
Fyda Freightliner Western Star of Northern Kentucky is now open in Walton. Sitting on 14 acres, the 46,000-square-foot, full service…
New House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill (a dutch restaurant) brings color, love of sports to Covington
By Michael Ayers NKyTribune intern The new House of Orange Sports Bar and Grill can be seen from miles away….
Remembering Lee May, and true love affair with Big Red Machine and ‘Big Bopper of Birmingham’
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today managing editor It started 14 years before marrying the love of my life in 1981….
Boone County Public Library August calendar for kids and teens includes magic and much more
The Boone County Public Library offers events at its branches and throughout the county during the month of August. Some…
Look for warning signs: Study says KY’s high school sophomores attempt suicide at alarming rate
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A 2016 survey found that 8.2 percent of Kentucky’s high-school sophomores – about one…
Covington Business Council lights up bridge for pedestrians, thanks to grant from Haile Foundation
The section of roadway connecting the Northern Kentucky Convention Center and a number of hotels along Third Street adjacent to…
Brighton Center hosting annual ‘Wine Over Water’ fundraiser on August 26; get your tickets early
Wine Over Water, presented by BB&T is less than a month away, happening on Saturday August 26 from 6:30-10 p.m….
Covington’s emergency fire boat back in the water after firefighters themselves finish extensive repairs
The Covington Fire Department completed repairs to its emergency fire boat. The boat was put back into service this week….
Jamie Vaught: Lindy’s Sports yearbook joins crowd not showing much love for Stoops’ Wildcats
Several weeks ago, I wrote that a couple of college football yearbooks aren’t showing much love for the Wildcats as…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Eradicating invasive plants, tall fescue grass first step to better wildlife habitat
Landowners who want to improve wildlife habitat on their hunting property should make an effort every year to implement at…
Amazon’s Hebron facility to participate in national jobs day, company has 50,000 positions to fill
NKyTribune staff Amazon Jobs Day will open 10 fulfillment centers across the United States for candidates to take a tour,…
Demolition of Capital Plaza Complex will go on, but Plaza Hotel will avoid the wrecking ball
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT — Demolition of the crumbling Capital Plaza Complex will go on as planned, but…
Keven Moore: Clear policy regarding personal use of company-provided vehicles a must for businesses
Personal use of company-provided vehicles has long been a perk that many businesses provide to their employees. In my business,…
Campbell County Public Library has plenty of events on its calendar at all three branches in August
The Campbell County Public Library operates branches in Cold Spring, Ft. Thomas and Newport. The Library has provided a list…
Brent Spence Bridge: Update on progress (moving into Phase 2) and some answers to your questions
The Brent Spence Bridge is undergoing routine maintenance, aimed at keeping a major transportation route for both national and local…
Kentucky by Heart: Mary Holmes, largely forgotten, another star for Kentucky’s rich heritage of writers
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Recently, I paged through a copy of an old book I noticed at a yard…
BCPL Local History Department becomes part of National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom
Boone County Public Library has announced its Local History Department’s inclusion in the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. The…