The City of Florence is seeking volunteers for its Great American Cleanup event on Saturday, April 27. The event will see volunteers of all ages take to the city streets to pick up trash and litter. Volunteers will receive supplies and transport to locations throughout the city. They will meet at 8:30 a.m. at the…
A suspect linked to the death of Simon Aguilar, who was killed in a hit-and-run in Florence in July, has been arrested, according to an announcement from the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Jeovany Alexander Mendez, who drove the Ford F-150 that struck Aguilar, was arrested on March 20 in Florence and charged with reckless homicide,…
A Florence-based logistics company has secured a payroll tax credit from Boone County and the City of Florence to incentivize job creation. Two years ago, Mackenzie and Paige Logistics LLC embarked on an aggressive growth plan that included hiring hundreds of employees and upscaling its office space. On Tuesday, the Boone County Fiscal Court conducted…
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter He’s watching – so don’t even think about it. Sal Piacente is a renowned expert in the field of casino game protection, with over 38 years of experience. “I’ve always had a passion for cheating and scamming,” Piacente told the Northern Kentucky Tribune. “When I was 12, my father showed…
By Patricia Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Florence Police Chief Tom Grau has made the decision to retire after 29 years totally spent at the Florence Police Department. Grau was the last police officer sworn in at the city under former Mayor Evelyn Kalb, and former police chief Charlie Callen on May 1, 1995. He will leave…
Northern Kentucky University senior guard Marques Warrick announced Sunday night on Instagram that he is declaring for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He also plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. “I want to thank (NKU) Coach (Darrin) Horn and his staff for believing in me and giving me a chance when…
As a public defender for 37 years and as a person who has requested common sense, evidenced-based reforms of our criminal legal system, I know House Bill 5 is the wrong direction. HB 5 is an imprudent policy with an irresponsible expenditure of funds. Lock them up and throw away the key may make people
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Let’s start here: Republicans have an overwhelming supermajority in the Kentucky legislature. We also have a record surplus. If a Republican-sponsored bill is a priority, if leadership wants it, there is nothing to stop them from fully funding and passing that bill. In 2019, the year after the deadly Marshall County High School shooting, our
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A House committee on Tuesday advanced a Senate bill to regulate “sexually explicit” performances hosted in “adult-oriented businesses” which opponents have labeled as “anti drag.” Members of the House Veterans, Military Affairs & Public Protection Committee voted to approve the latest version of Senate Bill 147, sponsored by Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield. The Senate passed
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In late February, energy legislation (SB 349) that’s been promised from Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, arrived on the last day for bills to be introduced. Discussing the measure on the Senate floor last week, supporters emphasized the legislation’s commitment to an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. It’s a talking point many might buy — unless they
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