By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Reps. Morgan McGarvey, D-Louisville, and Erin Houchin, R-Ind., co-chairs of the Ohio River Basin Caucus, have introduced a bipartisan bill known as the Ohio River Restoration Program Act, the first comprehensive piece of legislation to address the pressing environmental and conservation needs within the 204,000 square mile Ohio River Basin….
To help protect our Kentucky home and keep roadways safe this holiday season, law enforcement across the state is joining Team Kentucky in supporting the nationwide “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign through Jan. 1, 2025. To raise awareness and kick off the campaign, local highway officials joined together for a news conference Monday…
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern Starting Jan. 1, Kentucky motorists will need an eye exam — either from an eye specialist or a free one from the state — to renew their driver’s license. The change in driver’s licensing stems from a state law that was enacted in 2021 but does not take effect until…
Embark on a historical journey along the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky riverfront with Captain Alan Bernstein during Behringer-Crawford Museum’s next NKY History Hour. Join Captain Bernstein on Tuesday, November 26, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom and Facebook Live for “Navigating Through Time: The Journey of BB Riverboats and the Bernstein Family Legacy.” Discover the origins of BB…
Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. this Sunday, November 3, and with the change comes increased risks on our roads from limited visibility and drowsy driving. As we prepare to turn our clocks back one hour, and in support of Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, (November 3-9), AAA reminds drivers to be aware of increased…
Staff report BLINK has bathed the region in light — a feast for the eyes and for the senses. It is the nation’s largest and most spectacular public light and art event. From its first event in 2017, BLINK has bought a sense of community to the region — and a passel of tourists (and…
Today is National Move Over Day and AAA is partnering with the Kentucky State Police (KSP) to remind drivers to slow down and move over when approaching first responders, emergency roadside workers, utility workers, road maintenance vehicles and disabled vehicles at the roadside. “While it’s important to slow down and move over all year long…
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Will Weber is one of the lucky ones. “I found a field I love, in a community I love to work with,” the President and CEO of Southbank Partners told the Covington Rotary Club this week. Weber majored in Economics at Northern Kentucky University and is taking his knowledge, emotion,…
By Dan Weber NKyTribune sports reporter There they were, lining the main drag in Ludlow Friday, more than a mile-and-a-half of red-and-black-wearing folks of all ages up and down Elm Street, waiting for the parade. It was Homecoming. And the fire engines, floats and queen candidates in fancy dresses on cool convertibles were on their…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor After a process taking six long years, the Kentucky Supreme Court has denied review of a Court of Appeals judgment in favor of Scott and Lorrie Hill, “reversing and remanding” the decision of Kenton County Circuit Court Judge Kathleen Lape related to a lawsuit involving the Hills’ property in Covington’s…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Autumn has arrived, bringing with it less daylight, so the Kentucky State Police are reminding motorists that fall is the peak season for deer-related crashes. Drivers need to be mindful of the increased dangers deer can create on Kentucky roads. “It’s essential for drivers to stay vigilant during the fall…
Few things are more important for safe driving than good eyesight. That’s why vision screening will be required in Kentucky next year for anyone renewing a Kentucky driver’s license. This new requirement, enacted during the 2021 General Assembly, aims to promote highway safety by ensuring that all drivers maintain good vision throughout their driving career….
The Great Crested Flycatcher (Myiarchus crinitus) is an insect-eating bird most likely to be encountered in Kentucky from the Bluegrass region, west to the Mississippi River counties. A member of the Tyrant Flycatcher Family, Tyrannidae, the Great Crested Flycatcher was described in the scientific literature in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. In Kentucky,…
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Flotsam! — a troupe of musicians, circus performers and puppeteers traveling on a handmade ramshackle raft — are on a tour of the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Paducah. The tour will stop at the Serpentine Wall at Sawyer Point Park on September 6, 7 and 8 — for performances…
Ohio River Way’s 2024 Ohio River Summit will take place on September 11- 12 in Maysville. This year’s summit, themed “Investing In Vibrant River Communities,” will shine a spotlight on the progress and future potential of communities along the Ohio River. “This summit is more than just a meeting — it’s a gathering of minds…
Staff report Cincinnati’s Riverfest on Labor Day is nationally recognized as one of the top single-day festivals in the country. Riverfest is slated for September 1st with fireworks launching from the Ohio River starting at 9 p.m. Boom on the Bridge is a unique opportunity to experience the Fireworks on Labor Day during the…
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter For the second year, the Taste of Hebron will be held at the Rivers Pointe Estates at 1330 North Bend road in Hebron. It will take place on September 7, from 2-8 p.m. “Last year several builders came up with the idea of having an event to let people…
State officials recognized more than 100 state and local law enforcement officers, including NKY officers, along with child passenger safety personnel, for their outstanding efforts to safeguard drivers and passengers on Kentucky highways. The annual Governor’s Occupant Protection Enforcement Awards, held at the Campbell House in Lexington, highlighted the efforts of Kentuckians representing 130 different…
Make a splash this summer by joining the only open water swim across the Ohio River and back. Registration for this year’s Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim, set for Sunday, August 25, is now open. The event is a fundraiser for Adventure Crew, a local nonprofit that connects city teens with nature and each other through outdoor adventures. Participants enter the Ohio River at the…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today As Labor Day quickly approaches, safety officials are reminding Kentuckians to celebrate the end of summer safely by planning for a sober, designated driver if festivities include alcohol. “Ensuring the safety of Kentuckians is our highest priority,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Driving under the influence endangers not only yourself but…
With the 2024-2025 school year nearly under way and students returning to classrooms and campuses across the area, transportation will undoubtedly be impacted. AAA in reminding drivers and all road users to get back in the mindset of seeing school kids in our neighborhoods and buses on the roads, with a particular focus on safety….
The City of Covington is looking for private developers to fill in four more pieces of its 23-acre blank canvas just west of downtown. Requests for proposals (RFPs) have been released for Blocks C, D, E, and K for the new neighborhood-to-be now known as the Covington Central Riverfront. The master plan calls for a…
