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…
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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…
Colonel De Stewart ready to bring spice to the world with company sparked from cable TV segment
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Several years ago De Stewart had an idea that a cooking segment could add…
In-person absentee voting in Boone County to begin April 20 at County Clerk’s office in Burlington
Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown has announced that in-person absentee voting will begin on Wednesday, April 20, at 8:30 a.m….
Replacement of KY 20 bridge over Woolper Creek underway; scheduled for completion in June 2017
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has begun construction on the KY 20 bridge replacement project over Woolper Creek in Boone County….
Record year for tourism highlights meetNKY annual meeting at Northern Kentucky Convention Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The theme of the meetNKY annual meeting Thursday was “NKY for the Win” and…
Boone County Judge/Executive Moore chosen to chair national task force on heroin abuse
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore has been chosen to co-chair a national task force focused on heroin abuse. The National…
Northern Kentucky Health Department Board chooses Florence as site for new district office
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Health Department Board chose a location in Florence as the site…
Addia Wuchner: Challenging budget work in legislature, a blueprint for governing in tough times
Last week our democracy mourned the loss of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, a strong conservative jurist appointed by President…
Schickel speaks against needle exchange at Boone Fiscal Court, thanks members for ‘standing strong’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky regional needle exchange received a shot in the arm Monday when Grant…
Northern Kentucky elected officials owe it to constituents to make a decision on needle exchange
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is time for Northern Kentucky to make a decision on a regional needle…
Grant County approves needle exchange, paves the way for NKy Health Department program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Grant County Fiscal Court Monday voted in favor of a needle exchange program,…
Fire destroys Rabbit Hash General Store; in operation since 1831, on National Register of Historic Places
NKyTribune staff report One of the region’s most recognizable landmarks is no more. The historic Rabbit Hash General Store in…
Boone County Sheriff Helmig encourages citizens with permits to carry firearms for safety
Boone County Sheriff Mike Helmig recently posted this letter on the department’s Facebook page addressing what he believes are the…
Ohio River National Freedom Corridor Conference this week includes historic Boone County tour
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The inaugural Ohio River National Freedom Corridor Conference provides an opportunity for participants throughout…
Boone County schools receive grant for public education program focused on mental health
The Boone County Schools announced that the Boone County Board of Education has been awarded a three-year Project AWARE-Community grant…
Northern Kentucky judges-executive talk about regionalism, economic prosperity and the Brent Spence Bridge at NKY Chamber’s Eggs ‘N Issues
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Eggs ‘N Issues event Tuesday featured the region’s judges-executive who spoke…
Boone County family in Philadelphia provides a glimpse of Pope Francis’ visit for folks back home
Boone County resident Adam Howard, a member of St. Timothy Parish in Union, is in Philadelphia this weekend with his…
Ribbon cutting for expansion project highlights NKADD Annual Meeting and Open House in Florence
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Area Development District (NKADD) Annual Meeting and Open House Thursday was…
Motorists should prepare for traffic shifts on I-275 in Boone County at Carroll Cropper Bridge
Crews will start shifting traffic onto the northbound section of the Interstate 275 Carroll Cropper Bridge Monday, Sept. 21. See…