Explosion rocks Burlington neighborhood overnight; device blows up car, scatters debris more than 100 ft
NKyTribune staff report Some residents in a quiet Burlington neighborhood were rocked out of their beds early this morning, when…
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August Eggs ‘N Issues discussion ‘Made in Northern Kentucky,’ Tuesday at Receptions in Erlanger
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will present Eggs ‘N Issues: Made in Northern Kentucky from 7:30-9:00…
Tickets on sale for Boone County Senior Citizen’s Picnic, this year’s theme is ‘A Day at the Beach’
The 29th Annual Boone County Senior Citizen’s Picnic will take place at the Boone County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, September 14th…
Northern Kentucky Board of Health names officers; Independence Mayor Reinersman to serve as chair
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has selected Chris Reinersman, John Muller and Julie Metzger Aubuchon, OD, as officers…
Date for Northern Kentucky Harvest Backpacks and Breakfast event to benefit area children announced
The 16th annual Northern Kentucky Harvest Backpacks and Breakfast is set for Saturday, Aug. 13. A total of 865 new…
Boone County Fiscal Court launches OpenGov; software tool provides access to county finances
Boone County Fiscal Court has launched OpenGov, a financial information tool providing greater transparency with respect to the County’s finances….
NKY counties, St. Elizabeth partner with ASC to launch 24/7 substance abuse helpline, 859.577.CARE
Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties and St. Elizabeth Healthcare have partnered to launch a regional heroin helpline with the assistance…
Preview offers a glimpse inside AiG’s Ark Encounter in Williamstown; attraction opens Thursday
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor A crowd of more than 7,000 visitors, including 150 members of the media, got…
Indiana man dies in accident on I-275 Saturday; may have suffered medical incident prior to crash
A 57-year-old Lawrenceburg man died in a single-car accident on Interstate 275 in Boone County Saturday afternoon. There were no…
Boone County FY 2017 budget increases reserves, funds capital projects, without tax increase
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone County leaders say the budget approved by the Fiscal Court June 21 keeps…
Sen. Schickel receives ‘100 Proof Award’ from KY Distillers Association, Rep. Belcher also honored
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in…
Courtney settling in as Boone County Business Support and Community Relations coordinator
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Boone County’s small and medium-sized business owners can expect to see a new face…
St. Elizabeth’s Giolando says challenge of Christ Hospital’s plan for NKY surgical center not a turf war
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A St. Elizabeth Healthcare official says the decision to challenge an application by Christ…
Sunshine, respect for fallen heroes, bring out big crowd for Florence Memorial Day Parade, program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The sun was out for the annual Florence Memorial Day Parade and members of…
Five years later, community, investigators still look for answers in killings of Bill and Peggy Stephenson
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Years have passed since one of the most tragic days in Boone County history…
Northern Kentucky Diabetes Coalition to host three free exercise sessions this summer
Meet new people, move your body, laugh a little (or a lot) and try something new at three classes this…
Gateway presidential search forums broadcast via Skype to Covington TIE Center, Edgewood campus
The Gateway Community and Technical College community is invited to attend the Presidential Candidate Forums this Thursday and Friday. Each presidential…
Boone County silently says no to syringe exchange; decision a major setback for regional implementation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor There will be no needle exchange program administered by the Northern Kentucky Health Department…
Boone County Fiscal Court to consider needle exchange, other heroin-related resolutions tonight
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The Boone County Fiscal Court is expected to consider several resolutions relating to the…
Boone Circuit Court Judge Schrand rules Seifried ineligible to seek 69th District House Seat
NKyTribune staff report Boone Circuit Court Judge James R. Schrand has ruled Daniel “Danny” Seifried is not an eligible candidate…
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission celebrates 50 years of service, expands reach
By Liz McEwan Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Fifty years ago, faced with a 19 percent poverty rate, President…
Sherwood Bedding to open factory in Walton, creating 150 jobs with $11 million investment
Sherwood Bedding, a fast-growing independently owned manufacturer, will locate a 174,000-square-foot mattress production factory in Walton, investing approximately $11.1 million…