Boone County agrees to loan SD1 $6.2 million to provide upgrades to sanitary sewer in Hebron
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court has approved a loan of up to $6.2 million…
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Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown: Poll workers are stewards of election process, deserve our thanks
Elections are the cornerstone of our Constitutional Republic. On Tuesday Nov., 8, nearly 60,000 Boone County citizens made their voices…
John Schickel: Big changes ahead in the state legislature, as Republicans control both houses
The presidential election in Boone County is the talk of the town. President-elect Donald Trump carried Boone County with almost…
Election 2016 Boone County: Overview and results for city councils and commissions
Boone County voters, like the state, went for Donald Trump for president, giving him 67% of the vote to Hillary…
Expansion of R.C. Durr YMCA begins; $2.7m project will include St. Elizabeth Healthy Living Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Elected officials, community leaders and members of the R.C. Durr YMCA board of directors…
Boone County extension office offering healthy cooking classes with lessons that go beyond the kitchen
By Aimee Nielson UK Agricultural Communications In the past 18 months, Jamie Porter has faced many challenges. Her husband passed…
Annual NKY Household Hazardous Waste Collection event Saturday at UC Health Stadium in Florence
On Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., residents of Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties can drop off…
Time changed to 5:30 p.m. for Boone County Fiscal Court meeting Tuesday in Burlington
The Boone County Fiscal Court meeting advertised for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 8:30 a.m. has a time change to 5:30…
Boone County youth allegedly waves gun on school bus; charged with unlawful possession of a weapon
A 16-year-old Boone County youth has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school property and other offenses…
Construction projects on I-71/75 expected to cause traffic disruptions in Northern Kentucky this weekend
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 office reports that two separate road projects on Interstate 71/75, one in Boone County…
Boone Commonwealth’s Attorney seeks damages from fired employee; says he shared personal info
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone County Commonwealth’s Attorney Linda Tally Smith is seeking damages from a former employee…
Three Northern Kentucky schools among six to receive grants to visit state parks this school year
The Kentucky State Park Foundation has approved transportation grants for students at six schools, including three schools in Northern Kentucky,…
It’s Bean Bash weekend at Turfway Park; 43rd year for Northern Kentucky event to benefit nonprofits
By Angie Mimms NKyTribune contributor The Bean Bash – a down-home, big-hearted October tradition at Turfway Park in Florence –…
CHFS recognizes top performing child support collectors, includes Boone Co.’s Neace
The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has announced the state’s 20 top-performing child support collection partners from…
Florence postpones hearing on license revocation for massage parlors, businesses remain closed
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A hearing to determine the fate of two massage parlors in Florence was postponed…
Northern Kentuckians among 10 arrested for child porn, solicitation in Operation Shielded Child probe
Attorney General Andy Beshear Monday announced 10 individuals, including three from Northern Kentucky, have been arrested and charged with more…
Independence woman killed in rollover accident on Interstate 75 in Walton Saturday, two others injured
An Independence woman was killed in a single-vehicle rollover accident on Interstate 75 in Walton Saturday afternoon. Boone County Sheriff’s…
Northern Kentucky counties approve plan for $30 million radio system upgrade for first reponders
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties are about to embark on a $30 million radio…
State of Northern Kentucky at Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on region’s successes, challenges
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky remains among the most prosperous regions in the state, but there are…
Boone County Animal Shelter hosts Pawapalooza; proceeds to benefit care and treatment of animals
The Boone County Animal Shelter is preparing to host the fifth annual Pawapalooza. This family-friendly day-long event includes a K9-5K,…
Kenton County Academies prepare local grads for success in changing career, STEM-based market
By Erin Hill NKY Thrives This school year, Northern Kentucky students will have unique opportunities to practice skills they will…
East Kentucky Power Cooperative expanding landfill gas-to-electric plant in Boone County
East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is expanding its landfill gas-to- electric plant at Bavarian’s Landfill in Boone County. The plant,…