235-foot Skywheel coming to Newport on the Levee; attraction expected to be open for summer 2017
SkyWheel®, is coming to Newport on the Levee. The observation wheel will rise more than 235 feet above the Ohio…
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Boone County silently says no to syringe exchange; decision a major setback for regional implementation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor There will be no needle exchange program administered by the Northern Kentucky Health Department…
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…
NKY Postal carriers food drive is Saturday; residents asked to leave nonperishable food by the mailbox
One of the biggest food drives of the year to benefit low-income families in Northern Kentucky is set for Saturday,…
As the great outdoors beckon, Riverfront Commons comes into focus with projects throughout NKY
Gov. Matt Bevin vetoed a line item in the state budget that would have continued an allocation of $150,000 in…
Gov. Bevin veto cuts $150,000 in funding in each of the next two years for Riverfront Commons project
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Riverfront Commons will lose $150,000 in state funding in each of the next two…
A gift that kept on giving — and led to Studio Vertu casting a new image on Newport’s Saratoga Street
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune Reporter Sometimes a seemingly simple gift is more than it appears; sometimes it’s actually your future….
Southbank Partners working with public-private partnership to bring reliable broadband to NKY
Southbank Partners wants to help Northern Kentucky get wired. Southbank Partners recently hosted a presentation by operators of KentuckyWired, a…
Northern Kentucky sweet spot in the candy industry includes retailers and manufacturers
By Liz McEwan Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Northern Kentucky is home to a wide range of purveyors who…
Record year for tourism highlights meetNKY annual meeting at Northern Kentucky Convention Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The theme of the meetNKY annual meeting Thursday was “NKY for the Win” and…
Newport Italianfest raising money for cancer research with inaugural Lauren Hill’s 5K Spaghetti Run
In late 2014, the nation was captivated by Lauren Hill, the 19-year-old basketball player at Mount St. Joseph University in…
Six projects, including two in NKY, awarded grants from Duke Energy’s Urban Revitalization program
Add six projects, including two in Northern Kentucky, to the growing list of grant recipients benefiting from Duke Energy’s Urban…
Schickel speaks against needle exchange at Boone Fiscal Court, thanks members for ‘standing strong’
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky regional needle exchange received a shot in the arm Monday when Grant…
Newport-based IT company receives national recognition for Cloud, cyber security services
Newport-based Nexigen, a provider of managed services, Cloud services, and cyber security services has been recognized nationally by CRN for…
Northern Kentucky elected officials owe it to constituents to make a decision on needle exchange
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor It is time for Northern Kentucky to make a decision on a regional needle…
Grant County approves needle exchange, paves the way for NKy Health Department program
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Grant County Fiscal Court Monday voted in favor of a needle exchange program,…
Construction set to begin on $8.7m second section of KY 9 expansion; will improve regional connectivity
Construction crews will soon begin work on the northern section of the KY 9 expansion project in Newport – the…
Plans for $24 million Dayton Riverfront Commons project revealed; trail will connect river cities
KZF, an architecture and engineering design firm in Cincinnati, has revealed the design plans for a riverfront project in Dayton…
Rep. Keene announces $1.5 million in affordable housing grants for Highland Heights, Newport
Rep. Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) announces $1.5 million in affordable housing grants for the cities of Highland Heights and Newport. One…
Newport’s Wertheim receives Order of Merit award from German government for sister cities efforts
Sal Wertheim, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Newport, has been honored by the German government for his long-term…
Celebrating the holiday season across Northern Kentucky; plan to join in the holiday cheer
By Hannah Purnell Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives The holiday season is upon us, and Northern Kentucky communities are…
Governor announces bids opened soon for second section to expand, improve Ky 9 in Newport
Governor Steve Beshear today announced that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will soon be opening bids for construction of a…