Kentuckians are reminded to buckle up and properly secure children in car or booster seats to keep themselves safe throughout the year and during the “Click It or Ticket” Campaign, which runs May 12 to June 1 and includes the Memorial Day holiday. “It only takes two seconds to fasten your seat belt – and…
New remote renewal-based licensing alternatives will provide Kentuckians opportunities to “Skip the Line” and avoid waiting at Driver Licensing Regional Offices across the state, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced. Options are now available using online, in-office and mail-in renewal forms. “We’re working to do everything we can to provide alternative options for Kentuckians and reduce…
With cones and barrels once again marking the start of road construction season, Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials on Tuesday urged motorists to reduce distractions, slow down and drive safely on Kentucky’s highways this week, which is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and every week of the year. “We’re reminding Kentuckians to…
The Ohio River Way has announced the return of the Ohio River Way Challenge, an 11-day paddling expedition taking place May 5–15. Now in its fifth year, the Challenge invites participants to paddle nearly 300 miles in 30-foot voyageur canoes, beginning near Ashland, and Ironton, Ohio, and concluding in Louisville. Along the route, participants will…
The recent historic flooding across the state couldn’t come at a worst time for anglers, the beginning of spring fishing. Many of our streams, farm ponds and small lakes, favorite places to fish when the cold weather begins to ease, were very high and turbid in early April. Water levels on major lakes, their tailwaters…
Duke Energy is encouraging customers to stay safe as the company continues to respond to historic storms and flooding in the Greater Cincinnati area. As of 9 a.m. Monday, Duke Energy has restored power for more than 70,000 customers affected by last week’s severe weather. Crews continue with restoration efforts in the areas hardest hit…
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Appalachian communities in Kentucky are poised to become manufacturing hubs for the wind energy industry, experts say. The region’s workforce, accessible transportation routes, and stash of coal ash deposits — which contain rare earth metals needed for turbine production — all point to a role for Appalachia in the…
(Editor’s note: Governor Beshear plans to provide an update on the weather and state’s response on Monday morning. The news conferences will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.) By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern A Frankfort boy is dead after being swept away by floodwaters as storm-battered Kentucky braces for more dangerous weather over this…
Beginning today, 15-year-old Kentuckians can visit the Kentucky State Police website to search for times and locations to apply for a driver’s permit and take the written test. Due to high demand and location availability, appointments are limited. After signing House Bill 15 into law, Gov. Andy Beshear said the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet was working…
Now that a new state law, House Bill 15, has taken effect allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permits, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is working quickly to implement this exciting change. The Transportation Cabinet is making system upgrades so a credential can be issued allowing eligible applicants to take the written permit test. As early…
Spring and summer are a time to keep an eye to the sky and stay weather-aware, and as those living in this part of the country are aware, strong thunderstorms and even tornadoes can strike quickly and fiercely. Dangerous, damaging storms can catch drivers on the roads. AAA urgers drivers and their passengers to be…
Done right, engaging public art — especially when it’s commissioned for a specific space — gives communities identity and pride, establishes character and social cohesion, defies “blandness,” inspires creativity, and encourages interaction. In short, it’s what separates interesting cities from “Generica.” With those goals in mind, the City of Covington is taking the first bold…
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is again collaborating on a summer program to connect local students to our rivers. This year ORF, The Foundation for Ohio River Education, Sanitation District No. 1, and Thomas More University Biology Field Station will partner to offer The Ohio River Conservation Course (ORCC). Under the guidance of ORF and partner…
As Kentucky joins other parts of the U.S. in “springing forward” with the onset of Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, drivers are reminded to stay focused behind the wheel. The time change impacts sleep patterns and daylight hours, putting pedestrians and all road users at greater risk of the dangers associated with drowsy driving. According…
If you are planning on fishing or boating on Kentucky waterways this spring as temperatures warm up, you are likely to encounter a River Otter at dawn or dusk. A fast, acrobatic swimmer, the River Otter has a long, tapered tail that makes up about a third of its total length. Its coat is a…
To support bringing customers and prosperity back to the river cities in Northern Kentucky affected by the unexpected closing of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge late last year, various businesses across the participating cities of Dayton, Bellevue, Newport, Covington, and Fort Thomas, Kentucky, will offer discounts and specials, and host events to encourage the community…
Performance Automotive Network has announces plans to open the region’s first independent vehicle dealership specializing in luxury, high performance and exotic vehicles from multiple manufacturers in Covington next month. Performance Luxury Sport will open March 1 at the former Performance Lexus RiverCenter location on West Third St. in Covington. Performance Lexus RiverCenter, which formerly occupied…
OneNKY Alliance member companies are sponsoring two of the eight riverfront zones — Covington and Newport — for the America’s River Roots Festival from October 8-12. The OneNKY Zones at America’s River Roots are sponsored by member companies of the OneNKY Alliance, representing vital business and organizations all committed to the future of the community….
The installation of electric conduit for the Covington Central Riverfront development will affect drivers and pedestrians in the area of Madison Avenue and Third Street on and off over the next seven weeks. The work will be done in six distinct phases that began Monday and are scheduled to end the first week of April….
Staff report For the fifth year, paddlers will complete the Ohio River Way Challenge, an extraordinary expedition in 30-foot voyager canoes from May 5-15, journeying from Ashland to Louisville. Open to the public, the application to join is due April 1, but interested participants should apply early as spaces are likely to be full before…
The Boone Conservancy, a Northern Kentucky nonprofit dedicated to land conservation, announced the successful acquisition of 350 acres of pristine Ohio River shoreline property in Petersburg. This significant purchase, made possible through an outpouring of community support, will safeguard vital natural land for generations to come. The property, located adjacent to the I-275 bridge across…
Gateway Community & Technical College’s Workforce Solutions announced the launch of its first-ever evening Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – A class. Starting on March 10 through April 29 classes will take place Monday through Thursday from 5:30-9:30 p.m. at Gateway’s Transportation and Technology Center located at 1051 Dudley Rd., Fort Wright. The comprehensive program offers…
