Innovative partnership between Kenton Detention Center, Life Learning Center reduces recidivism
Kenton County Detention Center and Life Learning Center were recently featured in a broadcast by PBS NewsHour correspondent Stephanie Sy…
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Commerce Lexington delegation visited NKY on its Regional Tour; this is their report on the experience
From Commerce Lexington During the 11th annual Kentucky Regional Tour presented by UK HealthCare on November 7-8, about 50 Central Kentucky…
Covington man arrested on child pornography charge; tip came from KY State Police, NCMEC
NKyTribune staff A Covington man has been arrested on charges related to possession and distribution of child pornography. Acting on…
U.S. Senator Majority Leader McConnell, White House Drug Czar, tour Kenton County Detention Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) welcomed Jim Carroll, Director of the White…
Alleged trigger man in Covington shooting death Sunday morning identified, warrant issued for arrest
NKyTribune staff A warrant has been issued for Patrick Orlando Blanchard, charging him with murder in the shooting death of…
NKY attorney indicted, charges include rape, human trafficking; case developed from Nolan conviction
Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced that a 50-year-old Northern Kentucky attorney has been indicted by a Kenton County grand…
Fort Mitchell man arrested by Kentucky State Police, charged with possession of ‘matter’ involving a minor
The Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Scott L. Phillips, 41, of Fort Mitchell yesterday on charges related to…
AG Beshear tours Kenton County Detention Center, speaks with inmates in drug treatment program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear was at the Kenton County Detention Center last week…
Pop-up Madhatter Park to open at Gateway Foundation green space on Pike Street in Covington
The Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation together with Renaissance Covington and other local partners have activated the green space…
Kenton Jailer Terry Carl partners with Aetna, Betty Ford Foundation for treatment, re-entry program
Terry Carl, Kenton County jailer, has announced a partnership with Aetna Better Health of Kentucky and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to…
Police locate the body of missing Covington woman near Rabbit Hash; three charged, including a juvenile
NKyTribune staff Covington Police located the body of Denita Satchwell late Thursday night in a wooded area near Rabbit Hash….
Kenton County Detention Center launches overdose diversion project funded by Dept. of Justice grant
The Kenton County Detention Center (KCDC) has launched its long-awaited Overdose Prevention & Pre-Arrest Diversion Project. This project is funded…
Man who shot Covington Police officer charged with attempted murder, assault, wanton endangerment
NKyTribune staff The Kenton County Grand Jury has indicted Brad Anthony Williams, 41, for Attempted Murder, Assault 2nd Degree, Possession…
Cincinnati man indicted for leaving the scene in Oct. death of Latonia youth, more charges possible
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A Cincinnati man involved in an accident that killed a Latonia child in October…
Independence man sentenced to 20 years in prison; phone contained more than 1,000 child porn images
An Independence man whose cell phone contained 1,333 images and 38 videos of child pornography was sentenced to 20 years…
Covington Police make arrest in Sunday morning killing; 20-year-old Zachary Pouncy dead
On June 18 at approximately 2 a.m. Covington Police responded to 39 West 26th Street for a report of a…
Kenton County Detention Center addiction treatment programs featured in KET documentary
Innovative programs at the Kenton County Detention Center are highlighted in KET’s Journey to Recovery documentary, which takes an in-depth look at…
Sen. McConnell in Northern Kentucky to explain benefits of region’s recent HIDTA designation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was in Northern Kentucky Friday to discuss the…
Gov. Beshear’s $3m in grants for substance abuse treatment includes 70 new beds for Kenton County
In the final issuance of funds allocated through landmark heroin legislation, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced more than $3 million…
Greg Stumbo: Illegal drug epidemic plagues our state — and addiction is an ever-changing battlefield
When it comes to solving the big issues of the day, President Eisenhower had it right when he said, “If…
Jason Merrick leads through experience in drug treatment at Kenton County Detention Center
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Jason Merrick, charged with helping 100 Kenton County inmates at a time escape the scourge…
Kenton County Detention Center gearing up for inmate drug treatment program to begin Sept. 1
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kenton County Detention Center is preparing to offer drug and alcohol treatment on…