University of Kentucky, partners to host maple syrup production workshop Oct. 16 in Boone County
By Jordan Strickler
University of Kentucky
In 1930, a sugar shortage hit Kentucky, compelling residents to tap into their resourcefulness and try their hand making maple syrup. Over the years, this craft gradually faded into obscurity.
Workshop participants will receive both classroom and hands-on maple syrup production experience. (Photo by Steve Patton)
But in recent years, Kentucky’s maple syrup...
Our Rich History: How softball joined the ranks of elite sports at Thomas More — Bors and Wegman stand out
By Michael Pagano
Thomas More University
The Saints softball program is one of the most successful on the Thomas More University campus.
Bors delivers a pitch against Trine University. (Photo by Richard Fields.)
Eight conference tournament championships and 10 NCAA tournament appearances since 2005 will put any program on the map not only regionally but nationally.
That said, it was a rocky road for...
Erlanger sends summer packing with 3rd annual Summer Sendoff at Silverlake Park
By Patricia A. Scheyer
NKyTribune reporter
The city of Erlanger sent summer packing Saturday with their third annual Summer Sendoff event at Silverlake park. Arlinghaus is the title sponsor for the event.
The coney-eating contestants. (Photo by Patricia Scheyer/NKyTribune)
Noticeably missing this year was the pie eating contest, in the past sponsored by Colonial Cottage, a memorable contest which leaves...
The River: As a second grader, he was glued to the radio listening to the tragic news of the Island Queen
By Capt. Don Sanders
Special to NKyTribune
(The riverboat captain is a storyteller, and Captain Don Sanders is sharing the stories of his long association with the river — from discovery to a way of love and life. This story was first told in 2021.)
I was born before television became a required fixture in every American home. Radio provided the primary contact with the world beyond our family home...
Attention Earthlings: Clive, the alien and public art creation, has come to Covington (he’ll be watching)
By Judy Clabes
NKyTribune editor
Attention Mere Earthlings: meetNKY, AlloyFX, and the City of Covington joined forces to roll out the red carpet for a friendly alien named “Clive.”
Clive, a special creation of Covington’s AlloyFX, headed by Marc Phelps. (Photo by Judy Clabes/NKyTribune)
Clive, otherwise an out-of-this-world art installation, was introduced in a first encounter between...
Duke Energy, Catalytic Fund partner to distribute three $60,000 Urban Revitalization grants in NKY
Duke Energy has teamed up with the Catalytic Fund to distribute Urban Revitalization grants to three Northern Kentucky recipients.
The program, which was launched in 2011, has distributed over $3.3 million to more than 100 grantees across Greater Cincinnati. The grants typically provide funding for pre-development costs and serve as catalysts for further economic development in the urban core.
“The...
Governor provides update on sports wagering in advance of statewide mobile launch September 28
Two weeks after opening in-person sports wagering and one week prior to the launch of mobile wagering, Gov. Andy Beshear updated Kentuckians on the success of the retail launch and what they can expect next.
Gov. Beshear announced that preliminary numbers following the first two weekends of retail wagering indicate over $4.5 million was wagered in the state.
“This is a strong number that certainly...
NKY region named ‘Recovery Ready Communities’ for commitment to addiction recovery support
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Northern Kentucky region, representing Boone, Campbell, Grant and Kenton counties, and Perry and Woodford counties have been designated as Recovery Ready Communities for their commitment to providing residents with access to addiction treatment and recovery support and removing barriers to the workforce.
These counties make up the latest round to be approved for...
Former Gov. Brereton Jones, 84, who died Monday, will lie in state in Capitol rotunda on Monday
Former Governor Brereton C. Jones, 84, died Monday at home after a lengthy illness. Jones served as the Commonwealth’s 58th governor from 1991-95 and as Lt. Governor from 1987-1991. With his wife, Libby, he founded Airdrie Stud in Midway, Kentucky and built it into an internationally renowned thoroughbred horse farm.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Lloyd Jones; his children, Lucy Simms Jones...
Officials unveil plans for $133.6 million Margaritaville Hotel Resort development at Newport on the Levee
Staff Report
Newport Hotel Associates, a joint venture partnership between North American Properties (NAP), Stormont Hospitality Group and High Street Real Estate Partners, unveiled plans Wednesday for a new $133.6 million Margaritaville Hotel Resort at Newport on the Levee in Campbell County.
The project is expected to create 282 jobs, 187 full-time and 95 part-time, and provide an economic boost...
Family-owned and operated Drees Homes named a 2023 Great Place to Work — staying true to the legacy
Staff report
Drees Homes has ranked eighth on the 2023 Great Place To Work and Fortune Best Workplaces in Construction list. This is the first time the homegrown company, now celebrating its 95th year, has been named to this prestigious list.
It is no stranger to prestigious lists, however.
Drees Homes employees at NKY headquarters. (Drees Homes photo)
The Best Workplaces in Construction ranking...
Flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Governor Brereton Jones — and NKyians pay tribute
Staff report
Gov. Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on the day of interment in honor of former Governor Brereton Jones who died Monday after a long illness.
The former Governor will lie in state in the rotunda of the Kentucky State Capitol. Additional arrangements will be forthcoming.
Individuals, businesses and organizations throughout...
Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments regarding Congressional redistricting plan
By Tom Lantern
Kentucky Today
The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Tuesday, on whether the Kentucky State House and Congressional redistricting plans enacted by the Republican super majority in the General Assembly pass constitutional muster.
The case, styled Derrick Graham, et al., vs. Secretary of State Michael Adams, et al., is a Democrat vs. Republican case. Graham is the House Democratic...
They did it again! Same three golfers lead Cooper to fourth consecutive Region 7 girls championship
By Terry Boehmker
NKyTribune sports reporter
Cooper won the Region 7 girls golf tournament for the fourth straight year with the same three golfers leading the Jaguars to the title on Tuesday at the Golf Courses of Kenton County.
Cooper junior Reagan Ramage took medalist honors for the fourth consecutive year with senior teammates Kendall Brissey and Eva Maley finishing right behind her on the leaderboard...
Former Governor Brereton Jones, 84, dies after a long illness; remembered as dedicated leader
By Jack Brammer
NKyTribune reporter
Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones, who emphasized healthcare reform and ethics in his administration from 1991 to 1995 and who was a major figure in the state’s horse industry, has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.
Governor Jones, official portrait
Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death late Monday on social media.
“I was sad to learn that former...
