Did Monday’s Independence City Council executive session violate Kentucky Open Meetings Law?
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Independence City Council may have violated the Kentucky open meetings statute when it…
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Florence Inn demolition delayed; City denied permission to enter premises, injunctive relief sought
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The City of Florence will have to wait a little longer to begin demolition…
Squabble brewing over two competing proposals for new Northern Kentucky Health Department offices
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Health Department Board of Directors is expected to consider two proposals…
Northern Kentucky Health Department offers free diabetes management class at Florence Fire Station
The Northern Kentucky Health Department is offering a free class for those looking to learn how to better control diabetes….
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…
Hepatitis C outbreak spreads; Health Department steps up efforts as rate is among highest in country
Northern Kentucky’s rate of hepatitis C infection is among the highest in the country, with more than 1,100 cases diagnosed…
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,…
Demolition of Florence Inn is imminent; troubled site could face the wrecking ball as soon as March 1
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The troubled Florence Inn on Dream Street has a date with the wrecking…
Preventable whooping cough cases on the rise in Northern Kentucky and statewide; vaccinations urged
Kentucky experienced a rise in reported cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at the end of 2015, with…
Northern Kentuckians can help their communities by volunteering to join the Medical Reserve Corps
Anyone interested in joining the Northern Kentucky Medical Reserve Corps is invited to attend an orientation session Saturday, January 16….
Lynne Saddler: To make NKY the healthiest region in the nation requires your commitment — here’s a start
Did you start 2016 with plans to make changes to improve your health? Maybe it was a pledge to lose…
Learn how to manage diabetes at free class offered by the Health Department Saturday in Edgewood
Northern Kentuckians that have resolved to get healthy this year and want to learn how to better control diabetes can…
Whooping cough cases on the rise in NKY, 31 so far; health department urges vaccination, vigilance
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reports of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. A majority of the recent…
Florence Code Enforcement Board orders Florence Inn to be demolished; owner has 30 days to appeal
By Mark Hansel NkyTribune managing editor The Florence Code Enforcement Board has ordered the beleaguered Florence Inn to be demolished….
Flu shots available, encouraged at all Northern Kentucky Health Department centers
As the 2015-2016 flu season begins locally, the Northern Kentucky Health Department is encouraging all residents age 6 months and…
Health dept. offers special events in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Public health officials and community partners in Northern Kentucky are working to raise awareness around HIV/AIDS in the African-American community,…
Immunization rates are high at NKy Health Department; 20 percent higher than state
A recent audit found that 95 percent or more of children seen at the Northern Kentucky Health Department’s county health…