Unemployment rates fell over year in all but Lyon County; Boone, Campbell jobless rates low
Unemployment rates fell in 119 Kentucky counties between December 2015 and December 2016, but rose in Lyon County (6.3 percent…
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Northern Kentucky Tri-ED honors 2017 Thoroughbred Award winners at annual luncheon at Drees Pavilion
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) honored 18 companies that located, expanded…
Longbranch Elementary students among 12 regional winners in DreamBox Learning math challenge
NKyTribune staff A group of fifth graders from Longbranch Elementary School in Boone County are a regional prize winner in…
Sanitation District No.1 recognizes contractors for stormwater management efforts in the region
Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) has recognized three area construction businesses as recipients of the 2016 Erosion Protection and Sediment…
Dates are scheduled for Boone County, City of Florence Christmas tree pickup and dropoff
Boone County and the City of Florence will offer the traditional Christmas tree pickup and drop off services again this…
Hearing on new trial for Dooley postponed until February; convicted of killing Michelle Mockbee
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A hearing that was expected to begin today to determine if convicted killer David…
Boone County agrees to pay up to $800K in wrongful death lawsuit filed by family of Samantha Ramsey
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court agreed Tuesday to a proposed settlement in a wrongful…
SD1 taps Chaney for executive director post; board member fills position vacant since Rager left in March
Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1) announced today that Adam Chaney will be the new executive director. Chaney, who…
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…
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…