Kentucky placed second nationally in economic development projects per capita last year and first in the South Central region according to Site Selection magazine, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today. The rankings – part of Site Selection’s annual Governor’s Cup awards – make 2016 the third consecutive year Kentucky has placed first or second in the…
By Kevin Kelly Special to NKyTribune (This is the third installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing productive fishing techniques and opportunities across Kentucky. The series will continue until early summer. An archive of past articles is available on the department’s website at www.fw.ky.gov). Spring break for many conjures thoughts of traveling…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Tally Smith admitted to having a sexual relationship with the lead detective in a high-profile murder case, but said it did not begin until after the trial concluded. Tally Smith said she developed a bond with lead detective Bruce McVay, who has since retired from…
This has been a year for early arrivals at the State Capitol. Within a week of the 2017 legislative session’s start in January, bills started arriving in the governor’s office to be signed into law, an extraordinarily quick start for a session of the General Assembly. We’ve had more early arrivals at the…
Creating an enduring gift to fuel the economic engine of the Tri-State, Toyota announced today that it is donating its Quality and Production Engineering Laboratory on its campus in Erlanger to develop a STEAM-focused education center to serve the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region. The vision, a collaborative endeavor involving state and local leaders, is world-class…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A very private matter that has been rumored of for months in Boone County was revealed in a most public forum Thursday. Former Boone County Sheriff’s Department investigator Bruce McVay admitted to engaging in a sexual relationship with Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Tally Smith. Tally Smith was at that time,…
Kids Voting Northern Kentucky will present the organization’s highest honor, its Civic Leadership Award, to Jane Beshear, who served as First Lady of the Commonwealth of Kentucky from 2007-2015. The award will be presented at the Kids Voting Northern Kentucky’s annual luncheon on March 21, 2017 at the Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, 668 West Fifth…
The City of Cincinnati Department of Community and Economic Development, in partnership with the Regional Economic Development Initiative (REDI) Cincinnati, is leading the charge to host a one-day event that will bring a pressing topic to light. The Unlocking the Tri-State Region: Foreign Direct Investment Symposium will be held on March 31, and aims to…
On Saturday, March 18, Build A Dream Northern Kentucky will build and deliver 100 beds for 100 low-income kids. This is the second year the event is taking place. Build A Dream is a project of the Safety Net Alliance of Northern Kentucky to shine a light on the hundreds of children in our community…
By Mark Hansel NKytribune managing editor For the second straight day, attorneys seeking a new trial for convicted killer David Wayne Dooley focused on video evidence that they say could have aided in his defense, but was not provided by the prosecution. The video shows an unknown man walking down a driveway and stopping at…
This is the last of a two-part series on the comeback of America’s national symbol. On July 12, 1995 federal biologists believed that populations had recovered enough so that the bald eagle could be taken off the endangered species list, and designated as a threatened species. That designation lasted just 12 years. Secretary of the…
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The first day of a hearing to determine if David Wayne Dooley will get a new trial began Monday with the consideration of several motions, testimony from Dooley’s former attorney and a truck driver, and discussion of a “random dude.” In 2014, Dooley was convicted of killing Michelle Mockbee,…
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday For many college students, spring break is a welcome respite from the academic pressure of school and a chance to enjoy a little fun in the sun. For too many students, however, it can be a time of excess and poor choices in an unfamiliar environment. What can parents do to…
Cable TV’s top rated American zombie apocalyptic horror-drama series on the AMC network “Walking Dead” (TWD) is on its 7th season and as of this past weekend I have watched all 95 episodes. Over the course of those seven seasons we witnessed the world change to an infested zombie-land where only the strong survive and…
NKyTribune staff Newport Aquarium is hoping to make some big waves on a national scale. The Aquarium is in the running again this year for USA Today’s Top 10 Best Aquariums in the country. It has been nominated into the Top 20 by a panel of experts in zoos and family travel, and now it’s…
This is the first of a two-part series on the comeback of America’s national symbol. The Bald Eagle’s comeback from the brink of extinction is one of our country’s greatest conservation success stories. In Kentucky today there are more eagle habitat, and the number of nesting pairs of eagles may actually be higher than during…
A Northern Kentucky University program that allows students to combine their final year of undergraduate studies with their first year of law school at NKU Salmon P. Chase College of Law is expanding. The Chase 3+3 Accelerated Law Program is now available to students at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati as well as to…
“While some might say ‘it’s just rain’, AAA research indicates that almost three times as many crashes occur when it’s raining than when it snows” says AAA spokeswoman Cheryl Parker. “Drivers need to buckle up, slow down and increase following distance to ensure their safety and the safety of everyone with whom they share the…
Late nights, packed committee meetings, and heated debate marked the fifth week of the 2017 Session. The Senate is quickly passing the remaining Senate bills out and receiving bills from the House for consideration. Here is a list of some bills passed by the Senate for your review: · Senate Bill 9, redistricting of…
Villa Hills Mayor Irvin T. “Butch” Callery is ecstatic about the possibilities for mixed-use development of the 115-acre St. Walberg Monastery property created by approval of the Kenton County Planning Commission “The vote by the Kenton County Planning Commission is historic. By approving the land use change to make nearly 115 acres in the heart…
By Lee McClellan Special to NKyTribune (This is the first installment of the “Spring Fishing Fever” series of articles, detailing productive fishing techniques and opportunities across Kentucky. The series will continue until early summer. An archive of past articles is available on the department’s website at www.fw.ky.gov). The Fisheries Division’s Fishing Forecast each year presents…
Thanks to St. Elizabeth Healthcare Sports Medicine for sponsoring our girls’ high school basketball coverage once again this season. See all of our girls’ basketball stories here and watch for state tournament coverage March 8-12 from BB&T Arena on the campus of Northern Kentucky University. By Evan Merrill NKyTribune contributor Forty seconds are left and the score is tied….
