Theme of NKY NAACP Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. luncheon resonates with those in attendance
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The largest crowd in recent memory attended the annual Northern Kentucky NAACP Dr. Martin…
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Kenton County cities unite to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; joint event to focus on ’empathetic listening’
Four Kenton County cities – Erlanger, Elsmere, Independence, and Covington – are coming together for a joint celebration of the…
Erlanger chooses Rader to lead police department, current assistant chief has wide range of experience
The City of Erlanger Police Department has a new leader and it’s a familiar face. “We could not be more…
Our Rich History: Gen. Sherman, soldier, innovator, answers call from Newport for Texas independence
Part 10 of our series, “Resilience and Renaissance: Newport, Kentucky, 1795-2020” By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune General Sidney Sherman…
KY Recreation and Park Society presents citation to Kenton County Public Library at annual conference
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Recreation and Park Society presented the Kenton County Public Library and its director, Dave Schroeder, with…
Letter to the editor: Bill Butler objects to Bill Straub’s ‘low blow’ on segregation related to Bevin, Cameron
I strongly object to Bill Straub’s column today in the NKY Tribune and I suppose other Kentucky media outlets. To…
Glenn Warner, Jr., of Independence, best-selling author, founder of GorillaMaker.com, dies at 59
Glenn Warner Jr, 59, of Independence, passed away on October 26, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood. Warner’s passion…
NKU’s Leo Calderon joins board of directors of Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
Community leaders, educators and students were among the seven new members named recently to the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence….
Lots of spooky stuff, plenty of other events at Kenton County Public Library branches in October
The Kenton County Public Library offers events and activities at all of its branches in October. Bats, bugs, ghosts and…
Independence man arrested with incendiary device Sunday believed to be targeting Planned Parenthood
NKyTribune staff The Independence man arrested Sunday night and accused of threatening to blow up a Cincinnati business was believed…
The Kenton County Public Library offers events and activities at all of its branches in September
The Kenton County Public Library offers events and activities at all of its branches in September. The Covington Branch Library…
Chief Ealum of Ownsboro first African-American to lead Kentucky Associations of Chiefs of Police
Owensboro Chief of Police Art Ealum has been elected president of the Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police (KACP). Ealum…
Roundnet enthusiasts find friends, community, fitness and good times with games in Independence
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter There’s a new game in Independence taking the community by storm, and it’s building relationships….
Lauren and Rob Hudson: Positive message for America’s youth — about the importance of integrity
Columns for families based on the book “It Can Be Done” @studentsleadusa A person with integrity has strong moral principles…
Our Rich History: This is what the Fourth of July celebration was like in Fort Washington in 1792
By Steve Preston Special to NKyTribune On July 3, 1792, a ten-year-old Oliver Spencer left the settlement of Columbia with…
Kentucky Bourbon Trail Craft Tour expands with more distilleries, new look and finishing prize
Seven years ago, the Kentucky Distillers’ Association created the nation’s first and only tourism attraction to showcase its flourishing artisan…
Independence Ace Hardware supports Master Provisions with promotion that runs through April
Ace Hardware located in Independence has kicked off its campaign supporting Master Provisions throughout the month of April. Ace will…
Kenton County Parks and Recreation offers Earth Day mini-camp, Touch-A-Truck, in April
Join Kenton County Parks & Recreation and the Kenton County Public Library on April 16 & 17 at Lincoln Ridge…
LSI Industries to created more than 20 new jobs in Kenton County half-million-dollar expansion
LSI Industries, a partner in developing superior image solutions through world-class lighting, graphics, and technology capabilities, is expanding its Kentucky…
Jury finds 5-Time felon guilty of Independence carjacking, recommends 35 years in prison
On March 22, at the conclusion of a four day trial, a Kenton County jury recommended 35 years in prison…
Edelen files to run for Democrat governor’s nomination; NKY’s Knipper files for Secretary of State
Kentucky Today Pledging to run a different kind of campaign, former State Auditor Adam Edelen filed his papers with the…
Kenton County Planning Commission seeks public input for future land use updates; meeting Jan. 15
The Kenton County Planning Commission’s Implementation Committee will host a public open house on the Direction 2030 comprehensive plan’s Land…