Government briefs: Roundup of news from Boone County, Edgewood, and Newport
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY Just a week after Commissioner Chet Hand told Planning and Zoning Commission Executive…
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Groundbreaking ceremony for Kroger in Newport to be Saturday, includes tree giveaway
Staff report Kroger and city officials will commemorate the initiation of construction on the new Kroger store in Newport on…
Corporex, Commonwealth Hotels celebrate ribbon-cutting for new Homewood Suites by Hilton in Newport
Corporex and Commonwealth Hotels, a Covington, Kentucky-based hotel management company, celebrated the official grand opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Newport Cincinnati with…
PLK Communities clears major hurdle toward redevelopment of former Newport Steel site in Newport
PLK Communities has cleared a major hurdle toward the redevelopment of 910 Lowell Street, a long-vacant, 17-acre site formerly home…
NKY Chamber announces recipients of 2025 Business Achievement Awards set for May 7
The Northern Kentucky Chamber Business Councils have announced 2025 recipients of the Business Council Business Achievement Awards, which recognize outstanding…
In game with back-to-back winners, Lloyd eliminates two-time 9th region champ Newport
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Could he do it again? Could Newport’s Yamil Rondon hit a game-winning three-pointer as…
Government briefs: Roundup of happenings in Park Hills, Florence, and Newport
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter PARK HILLS Park Hills city council listened to a presentation by Andy Videkovich from…
Newport’s Wildcats go from pretenders to contenders in district title romp over Highlands
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter In the old-time TV game show “To Tell the Truth,” the host always requested…
Kentucky Heritage Council’s 2025 Historic Preservation Conference to be held May 15-16 in Newport
The Kentucky Heritage Council has announced the 2025 Kentucky Historic Preservation Conference will take place on May 15-16 in Newport….
NKY Chamber announces new awards to recognize Florence, Fort Thomas, Newport businesses
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) Business Councils have announced the inaugural Business Achievement Awards, recognizing outstanding member…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings in Florence, Edgewood, Independence, Ft. Mitchell, Boone County, Newport
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE Florence Mayor Julie Aubuchon administered the oath of office to new council member…
Newport’s Incubator Kitchen Collective names recipients of 2025 Kroger Food Artisan Grants
The Incubator Kitchen Collective (IKC) has announced eight recipients of the 2025 Kroger Food Artisan Grants. This year, eight food…
Government briefs: Roundup of meetings for Florence, Boone County, Newport, Taylor Mill
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter FLORENCE In a short caucus meeting, Florence city council viewed a presentation from Todd…
Beechwood finally wins ‘the big one’ over a big Newport team to take All-A Classic trophy
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter Stan Steidel would have been proud – not to mention pleased and thrilled –…
Rondon-led Newport Wildcats roll Ludlow on the way to All-A finals
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter They’re back, well part of the way anyway. Back to giving themselves a chance…
Nexigen Communications to expand Campbell County operations with $4.35M investment
Staff Report Nexigen Communications LLC announced the company will expand operations in Campbell County with a $4.35 million investment that…
Newport’s Falcon Theatre presents Damian McGinty with an Irish Christmas concert
Celebrate the joy of Christmas with international singer, songwriter, and actor Damian McGinty, from Celtic Thunder and Glee. This intimate concert…
Government briefs: Boone County, Edgewood, Florence, Newport, Covington, Taylor Mill
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter BOONE COUNTY At the very end of a 3-plus hour fiscal court meeting this week,…
Newport-based Ethos Labratories agrees to $6.5 million settlement for fraudulent billing practices
Newport-based Ethos Laboratories has agreed to pay $6.5 million to resolve allegations that it submitted false claims for payment to…
Government briefs: A roundup of happenings in public meetings across NKY this week
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter EDGEWOOD Edgewood city council expressed their thoughts on what to do with the clock in…
Enzweiler Building Institute to celebrate second annual gala ‘A Night at the Theatre’ November 1
The Enzweiler Building Institute (EBI) will celebrate its second annual gala Friday, November 1, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m….
NewCath streaks to another year holding on to Firemen’s Bell Trophy in the battle for Newport
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter How could this not be the new start for the season for both teams:…