The Downs of Nicholson coming to life; major work in progress, Barleycorns expected to open in March ’25
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Residents in the city of Independence have been excited about the upcoming opening of…
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Independence city council hears first reading of zone change ordinance allowing for ‘rumored’ Publix
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter At the Independence city council meeting this week city Attorney Jack Gatlin read an…
Independence finalizes purchase of 25.6 acres on KY 17 from county for Public Services facility, other uses
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The city of Independence finalized a purchase of 25.6 acres at 5200 and 5220…
Two flooded city halls — in Independence and Taylor Mill — almost ready for return to normal
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter When the temperatures dropped like a rock just before Christmas last year, and snow…
The Downs of Nicholson community, a ‘Keeneland-like’ development, is ‘self-contained,’ and underway
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter The plans for the Downs of Nicholson went through what could be a final…
Milestones therapeutic horsemanship program to host A Day of Healing programs in Oct. and Nov.
Sometimes you just need a shoulder to cry on. And sometimes that shoulder is 16 hands high. Milestones Inc. is…
Kenton County’s 911 Dispatch operating out of Cov government center this week, fully functioning
This week Kenton County Emergency Communications (911 Dispatch), normally headquartered in Independence, is operating out of the Kenton County Emergency…
Taylor Mill is #1 Safest City in Kentucky; eleven other NKY cities in Top 20, according to SafeWise report
Staff Report SafeWise, an organization that promotes safety as a lifestyle, has released its 8th annual Safest Cities in Kentucky…
Simon Kenton’s Madiline Strain elected Kentucky FFA Northern Kentucky Region State Vice President
Madiline Strain was elected to serve as the 2022-2023 Kentucky FFA Northern Kentucky Region State Vice President. She is a…
Wok & Roll is rock-‘n-rolling with great Chinese food by Wu Linn and his family
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter They’re both here to stay. Rock and Roll. And Wok & Roll. It might be…
NKY’s Matthew Gillispie, Rose Koehler are Team Fruit Salad on new episode of Supermarket Sweep Sunday
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Matthew Gillispie of Union thinks the whole world is a game show — and everyone…
Kenton County Police officer Michael Allgeier awarded Life Saving Award for outstanding service
Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones issued a Life Saving Award to Officer Michael Allgeier for his outstanding service to…
Point/Arc to dedicate its 15th residential home — the Sendelbach Home in Independence — on Sunday
The Point/Arc will dedicate its 15th residential home, the Sendelbach Home, Sunday 1-3 p.m., President Judi Gerding has announced. The…
Civil Rights legend Raoul Cunningham to speak at four cities’ virtual MLK Day on Monday at 6 p.m.
A civil rights leader who started fighting for equality and justice at age 14 and has continued that fight for…
IT Supply Solutions to invest $1.9M to grow in Independence, will create 15 new full-time jobs
Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated IT Supply Solutions on the company’s nearly $1.9 million planned expansion in Kenton County, which is…
Beshear reports 426 new COVID-19 cases, eight deaths; urges wearing masks to stop the spread
Gov. Andy Beshear re-emphasized the importance of wearing face coverings in many situations to protect Kentucky lives and the economy…
COVID: 18 new cases in NKY, 177 cases, 11 deaths in KY; Gov. lauds KY Colonels $1M gift; testing in NKY
Staff report NKY Health reports 18 additional cases of COVID-19 in Northern Kentucky as of Tuesday afternoon, for 226 total…
Dr. James R. Rich, Kentucky’s longest-serving F&W commission member, passes away at age 92
Dr. James R. Rich, a retired family medical practitioner and Kentucky’s longest-serving Fish and Wildlife Commission member, passed away on…
Meyer takes City of Covington protest to Frankfort; rising pension rates causing pain, top legislators told
Mayor Joe Meyer took Covington’s case against rising pension costs to Frankfort this week. Having already grabbed the ear of…
Independence man admits causing June crash in Taylor Mill that killed his wife, injured two others
Yakema J. Buckley, 40, of Independence, entered a guilty plea to Manslaughter 2nd Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, and two counts…
Dunkin’ grand opening, ribbon cutting includes free coffee for a year to first 100 customers 16 and over
Dunkin’ will hold its Grand Opening and host a ribbon cutting ceremony full of special activities, entertainment, food and beverage…
Kentucky Housing Corporation awards more than $12.4 million for affordable housing units
Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) awarded more than $12.4 million in Low Income Housing Tax Credits (Housing Credits) and other program…