By Christine Vestal Pew Charitable Trusts For Portland resident Stephen Canova, thoughts of suicide came unexpectedly one December night. Then 20, a sophomore in college, unhappy and disconnected from his tightknit home community, he tried to kill himself. “I had no idea I had it in me,” Canova said. “I don’t remember a lot about…
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter In his re-election campaign this fall, Villa Hills Mayor Irvin “Butch” Callery pointed to some concrete accomplishments in his first term, chief among them getting $3 million worth of sidewalk and road improvements done. In October 2017, the Kentucky League of Cities selected Callery as its Elected City Official of the…
NASCAR, Race Team Alliance and 704Games announced today a collaboration that will create the first-ever NASCAR esports league on consoles, eNASCAR Heat Pro League. The newly formed esports league will feature up to 16 race teams and 32 drivers, each owned and operated by prominent NASCAR race teams. Fans across the nation that own NASCAR…
Cincinnati-based North American Properties (NAP) has closed on its purchase of Newport on the Levee from California-based The Price Group, LLC. The property is a 360,000 square foot, mixed-use development with incredible views of the Cincinnati skyline and the Ohio River, surrounded by local attractions such as the Newport Aquarium and Purple People Bridge. “As…
By Wayne Onkst Special to NKyTribune When President Trump visited Kentucky this fall, he was adding to the long history of presidential visits to the Commonwealth. For 200 years, presidents have traveled to Kentucky for public business, using the state’s centrally located rivers, railroads and airports. Kentucky has also played an important role in national…
Intel has collaborated with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and the Minnesota Department of Transportation to improve bridge inspections. The collaboration will supplement manual inspections of the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge connecting Ohio and Kentucky and the Stone Arch Bridge in Minnesota. Throughout the inspections, Intel’s advanced automated commercial drone hardware and software solutions increased efficiency…
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter What started as a side project for some seasoned Bluegrass musicians turned into an award-winning band. This week they’re bringing their strings to northern Kentucky when the aptly named Sideline takes the stage at Dixie Station in Elsmere on December 7. A well-pedigreed six-piece ensemble out of Raleigh, NC, Sideline…
Boone County is holding a free citizens academy program called ENGAGE for residents or business owners that are interested in learning more about County Government. The 2019 class will be the County’s second class after a successful inaugural session last year. The nine week Citizens Academy is an educational program with presentations each week on…
When parks and recreation officials around the nation tune in for an online seminar today, their eyes (and ears) will be focused on Covington. Covington’s Parks & Recreation Manager Rosie Santos, is one of three panelists who will lead the discussion on how to engage communities in advancing park access and quality. Santos said the…
BLINK, illuminated by ArtsWave, has announced a call to artists for the October 10-13, 2019 event. Cincinnati’s homegrown art and light phenomenon is looking for artists to submit proposals for interactive light-based installations produced by ArtWorks. BLINK’s inaugural event in October 2017 spanned 20 Cincinnati blocks and was experienced by more than one million visitors,…
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host its annual “Where We Stand” legislative preview reception on Tuesday, December 18 at Devou Golf & Event Center (1201 Park Drive, Covington). The Legislative Preview will feature a panel discussion with Senator Chris McDaniel, Chairman of Appropriations and Revenue; Representative Diane St. Onge, Chairman of…
By Sandra Guile Better Business Bureau Online shopping is a great time saver during the holiday season but the shipped packages left on the doorstep provide a great opportunity for theft. According to insurancequotes.com, 26 million Americans have had holiday packages stolen from their homes since 2015. This often happens because people aren’t home when items…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 4 – 10 P.M. becuase of the weather; Clydesdales 5-7 p.m. Renaissance Covington’s popular outdoor Winter Night Bazaar is back for the fourth year on December 1st from 4-10 p.m. in Roebling Point. Go to Park and Court Streets in Roebling Point , The event is free, family-friendly, dog-friendly…
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Without question, Drew McDonald would’ve enjoyed setting Northern Kentucky University’s all-time record for career rebounds in front of the home crowd at BB&T Arena. Instead, McDonald will gladly settle for Friday night’s convincing 78-60 victory over visiting Maryland-Baltimore County. He finished with a game-high 21 points and five rebounds as…
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the KY Innovation office selected the Northern Kentucky University Foundation, Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corp. (NKY Tri-ED) and other partners to establish a regional hub to serve and promote more innovative entrepreneurs and startup businesses in northern Kentucky. The NKU Foundation will partner with NKY Tri-ED and entrepreneurship service…
Staff report Thirteen federal agencies released findings this week in a 1,600-page report on climate change. The U.S. Global Change Research Program is a consortium of 13 federal agencies that include the Department of Defense, NASA and the Environmental Protection Agency. The fourth National Climate Assessment is the latest of required reports on federal research…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Take action. And do it soon. That was the gist of the Mayor’s strong words directed to the MainStrasse Village Association Tuesday night, after enduring two months of its shaky financial standing. In September, it was widely reported that the Association would be filling for bankruptcy. “That bankruptcy has never…
Following a long and winding road, Joey Logano finally owns the biggest prize in motorsports. The driver of the No. 22 Team Penske Ford capped off a memorable season in fitting fashion – by capturing the 2018 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship with a victory in Sunday’s Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. To…
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to NKyTribune Have you ever found yourself lost? Lost has many different connotations, often very positive. For example, you can be lost in a good book. Or you can lose yourself in a pleasant memory. Being lost, in fact, can sometimes be quite rewarding. Some of your favorite vacations may…
Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) had received a $200,000 federal grant to address the opioid epidemic in rural Kentucky. The Health Resources and Service Administration’s (HRSA) grant will support expanding interventions for opioid misuse in Owen County. The IHI will also use the funds to develop innovative approaches for health related workforce…
Gov. Matt Bevin announced formation of the Commonwealth Commercialization Center (C3), a national-model partnership between Kentucky’s universities and colleges to translate intellectual property and innovations into market-ready products and startups while providing businesses access to collective public resources. Led by the Cabinet for Economic Development’s KY Innovation office, the University of Kentucky and the University…
Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final article in a series about the ducks taken by hunters in Kentucky during waterfowl season. The American black duck (Aix rubripes) is a regional migrant prized by hunters because of its scarcity. They are most often taken in the eastern third of Kentucky while hunting the Ohio…
