NKY-based Kona Ice announces licensing partnership with Hilco Sweets, CandyRific for new candy line
NKY-based Kona Ice, the nation’s largest mobile shaved ice franchise, has a new licensing agreement with Hilco Sweets and CandyRific….
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Tony Lamb’s Kona Ice connects with Brandgenuity to expand its ‘brand’ offerings
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Finally, a connection. “They reached out to us a while back, and now we’re a…
Ryle Marching Raiders band offering free community performance Saturday, Oct. 19
The Ryle Marching Raiders- one of the top bands in the Commonwealth – will be performing for the community at…
Florence-based Kona Ice prevails in lawsuit regarding patent infringement against Tikiz franchises
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Seven years. For some it flies by, but for Tony Lamb. founder of Florence-based Kona…
KY Entrepreneur Hall of Fame 2023 inductees include two NKyians, Tony Lamb, Donna Salyers
Two NKY entrepreneurs are among the three 2023 inductees into the Kentucky Entrepreneur Hall of Fame to be celebrated November…
Kona Ice, based in NKY, earns spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list
After earning a spot on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list earlier this year, Kona Ice, the philanthropic shaved ice business, was…
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee truck, an outgrowth of Kona Ice, brings coffee to you, so why did it take so long?
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Aw shucks – Now why didn’t I think of that! In fact, why did it…
Kona Ice ‘konvention’ participants raised more than $50k in donations for two local charities
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter The ice has melted. And you won’t believe what treasure was found underneath. Kona Ice,…
Kona Ice franchisees, coming for Konvention, will collect clothing for Fairhaven Rescue Mission
By Andy Furman NKyTribune Reporter Richard Weaver can’t wait. The 58-year-old native of Greenbrier, Arkansas, will be making a trek…
A most perfect Ice Day is coming to NKY — 1200 Kona Ice franchisees celebrate, give back
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Global Warming. Not here. Not in Northern Kentucky. At least not during a four-day stretch…
NKY-based Kona Ice accelerated growth of frozen treats franchises in 2022 — aiming higher in ’23
Kona Ice (Kona), the renowned mobile shaved ice company and largest food truck franchise in the world based in Northern…
Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show set for May 14 at George Rogers Clark Park in Covington
The 51st Annual Duveneck Memorial Art Show will be held on Saturday, May 14 from Noon to 5 p.m. at…
Kona Ice’s ‘konvention’ to bring $1million impact to NKY, shirt(s) off their backs for Fairhaven Missions
Kona Ice is coming together again. The brand returns to its annual Kona Konvention after a year off in 2021…
Business briefs: USS Nightmare is hiring, Kona Ice reaches milestone, Bunches of Bows gives back
It’s a job to die for! The USS Nightmare is seeking the most intense, creepiest and scariest monsters in the…
Briefs: $1.1 million safety project to begin on KY 17 in Kenton County; Kona Ice hosts annual Konvention
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will start a highway safety improvement project on KY 17 (3L Highway) in…
Get Cold for a Great Cause — the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics in Bellevue on February 2
It’s time to Get Cold for a G-G-G-Great Cause at the 2019 Greater Cincinnati Polar Plunge presented by Kona Ice,…
City of Union announces food truck lineup for the Union Celebrates America Event and fireworks
The City of Union has announced the list of food and beverage vendors who will attend the Union Celebrates America…
Boone County Summer Reading begins June 1 with kickoff events, includes programs for all ages
Boone County Summer Reading 2017 begins June 1 with a kick off activities at all Boone County Public Library locations….
Travel, tourism boom continues for NKY in ’16, garnering $1.7 billion in economic impact
Northern Kentucky’s travel and tourism industry continued to boom in 2016, generating nearly $1.7 billion of total economic impact including…
Kona Ice’s “Going Pro” conference features NKy NFL pro, Shaun Alexander
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Back in 2007 when Kona Ice founder Tony Lamb held his first conference with his…
Kona Ice to help customers ‘chill out’ on tax day with free shaved ice at locations in NKY and Cincinnati
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kona Ice wants to help its customers chill out on tax day through its…
From shaved ice guys to nationally recognized brand; Florence-based Kona Ice is a household name
The tale of how his daughter’s bad experience with an ice cream truck vendor planted the seed for Tony Lamb…
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