Boone County rededicates Historic Courthouse, project preserves vital link to the county’s past
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The dedication of the renovated Boone County Courthouse Wednesday evening ensures that a piece…
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City of Union to honor retired Kroger store manager, hold groundbreaking for new barber shop
NKyTribune staff The City of Union will recognize longtime Kroger store manager Jerry Lux, who has recently retired, at its…
John Schickel: A grand idea has emerged, so you are invited to our field trip to Frankfort Oct. 19
Last Wednesday was our Boone County Senior Citizens’ Picnic. This annual event was started years ago by the much-beloved former…
John Schickel: Private schools help take pressure off of already-overcrowded public school system
I attended the opening of the new St. Timothy School in Union recently, where Bishop Roger Foys was in attendance…
John Schickel: Sen. Jim Bunning was a force to be reckoned with, but also had a soft side
As your state senator, I attend many funerals of Northern Kentuckians. The recent funeral of former United States Senator and…
New shared custody legislation becomes law in Kentucky July 1, existing arrangements not impacted
On July 1, Kentucky’s laws will begin supporting joint custody with equal parenting time when families separate. Lawmakers unanimously approved…
Florence Rotary Club recognizes outstanding Boone County teachers as part of annual program
By Pamela Goetting Special to the NKyTribune The Florence Rotary Club honored four outstanding Boone County Teachers at the 2017…
John Schickel: ‘Productive, historic session’ produced positive change for Kentucky
Second of two parts It was an honor to serve Boone County in Frankfort this session. Called the “most productive…
John Schickel: Honor to work with new House Majority during busy 2017 Legislative Session
Long nights, intense debate, and media attention from across the globe wrapped up what started as a quiet final week…
John Schickel: Reporting from Frankfort, some bills should be signed into law already, including RTW
Greetings from Frankfort where snow is on the ground and we are having a first week of session like I…
HIRT community update provides sobering statistics, outlines strategy to battle region’s heroin crisis
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor More than 100 people from throughout Northern Kentucky came together Monday evening to get…
Lawmakers take pulse of KY’s thoroughbred racetracks during committee meeting at Turfway Park
A legislative panel got a snapshot of Kentucky’s horse-racing industry during a meeting Monday at Turfway Park. “I just wanted…
John Schickel: Much to be thankful for as ‘Bluegrass State’ approaches 225th anniversary celebration
Kentucky is known as the “Bluegrass State,” a nickname based on the bluegrass found in many of its pastures due…
Robot cuts the ribbon to christen $3 million expansion of HAHN Automation facility in Hebron
NKyTribune staff HAHN Automation Inc. came up with a unique way to christen the $3 million expansion at its Hebron…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards, commissions, include two from Northern Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Kentucky Humanities Council Ashley Bruggeman, Thomas H….
Gov. Bevin joins groundbreaking on $100m expansion of Safran Landing Systems in Walton
Gov. Matt Bevin joined local officials and executives from aircraft wheel and brake components maker Safran Landing Systems to break…
Ground broken for Union Kroger Marketplace; May 2017 target date for grocer’s sixth NKy premium store
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A Wednesday groundbreaking for a new Kroger Marketplace store in Union is seen by…
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…
Northern Kentucky 2016 Legislative Forum scheduled for Feb. 6 at the NKY Convention Center
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, February 6, from 9:00 a.m. to…