Running buffalo clover, a native KY plant, has been removed from the endangered species list
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A plant native to Kentucky and other parts of the eastern U.S. that was once…
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State wildlife officials add Campbell County, two others to those asked to remove bird feeders
Staff report State wildlife officials have added three more counties — including Campbell County — to remove bird feeders as…
Four NKY teachers among 24 outstanding educators receiving Valvoline Teacher Achievement Awards
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Department of Education and Valvoline Inc. have selected 24 outstanding Kentucky educators as…
Duke Energy files regulatory review request for natural gas distributions rates in Northern Kentucky
Following significant investments to make Northern Kentucky’s natural gas distribution system more reliable and resilient for customers, Duke Energy Kentucky…
AG announces indictment of Robert Poole for human trafficking, bribing witness, related to Tim Nolan case
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced that a Boone County Grand Jury indicted attorney Robert L. Poole for human trafficking and…
Three Northern Kentucky students among top winners in 2021 KYTC Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
Students from Boone and Campbell Counties earned first place in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) 2021 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest, in…
BRG Apartments break ground in Boone County for 240 new apartment homes in ‘booming’ NKY
BRG Apartments broke ground Wednesday morning on Parkway Trails, which will feature 240 1-and 2-bedroom apartment homes of attainable housing…
Project to add a westbound lane of the U.S. 42 bridge over the interstate in Boone County set to begin
A project to add a westbound lane on the U.S. 42 bridge over I-71/75 in Boone County is set to…
Boone County Fiscal Court, Cincinnati Bell partner to offer county-wide high-speed internet
The Boone County Fiscal Court approved a partnership with Cincinnati Bell Inc. on that will result in the development of…
Thornwilde Elementary’s ‘Spreading Hope and Love Club’ shows big heart with comfort kits project
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor A Community Problem Solving Team (CmPS) of fourth- and fifth-graders at Thornwilde Elementary School in…
Newport High School joins other NKY schools in Esports, using gaming as educational tool
Newport High School is launching an Esports program that will include competitive teams and utilizing gaming as an educational tool…
Human Trafficking is every community’s problem; regional task force is educating public about it
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Human trafficking is a problem no community can ignore, says the leader of a local…
Sen. John Schickel: Remembering my friendship with Governor Julian Carroll, a remarkable public servant
I have known Julian Carroll for a long time. At the stroke of midnight on December 31, the curtain will…
AG Cameron randomly selected six counties, including Boone County, for post-election audit
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron on Wednesday held a drawing to randomly select six Kentucky counties…
Two Constitutional amendments (‘Marsy’s Law’/’Term Changes’) on ballots; today last day for early voting
Two constitutional amendments will appear on everyone’s ballot tomorrow as in-person voting takes place at your designated voting place. They…
Early voting continues apace in NKY and mail-in ballots rolling in; record number of voters registered
NKY’s three county clerks report brisk early voting and — already — a decent return of mail-in ballots. They join…
Beshear reports new COVID-19 daily case record of 1,487; there were 21 deaths; Boone, Kenton in top 10
Gov. Andy Beshear reported 1,487 new COVID-19 cases and 21 deaths Wednesday, with Boone and Kenton counties being in the…
Mount Zion Road in Boone County reopened; rebuild project made needed improvements to traffic flow
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday announced the recent reopening to traffic of Mount Zion Road in Boone County with substantial…
Three Boone County students earn top honors in KYTC’s 2019-20 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest
Students from Boone and Madison counties earned first-place honors in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) 2019-20 Adopt-a-Highway Art Contest. The…
Unemployment rates rise in every Kentucky county during past year; Magoffin highest at 18.1 percent
Unemployment rates rose in all 120 Kentucky counties between August 2019 and August 2020, according to the Kentucky Center for…
Lane closures, rolling roadblocks scheduled along I-71/75 highway in Boone County this week
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 6 Office has released an update of upcoming traffic impacts and lane closures during nighttime hours….
Hebron native Josh Lillard one of three new members appointed to Fish and Wildlife Commission
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission added three new members following the appointments of David Jones of Barlow, Josh Lillard…