Editor’s note: This is the nineteenth article in an occasional series on small lakes in central and eastern Kentucky. Lake Reba is east of Richmond, in Madison County. Drive east on Ky-52 from Exit 90 of Interstate-75, then turn south (right) on Lake Reba Drive. The lake has an interesting history that dates back to…
The newly released 2023 Impact Report from Covington’s Economic Development Department illustrates a dynamic momentum that further builds on the solid foundation for robust growth here on the “bold side of the river.” “Economic Development encompasses a lot of different things,” said Covington Business Attraction Manager Susan Smith, who shepherded the report from its beginning…
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It was the most significant item for the Commissioners, but it actually occurred more than an hour before their Tuesday night legislative meeting. At 4:30 Tuesday, Commissioners and members of the community came out to a groundbreaking for a $15 million public infrastructure project to prep the 23-acre Covington Central…
With the support of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 7 (HB7), legislation that would have allowed driverless trucks and cars on Kentucky roads. “This bill and others like it are written by and for Big Tech, and Gov. Beshear made the right call by vetoing it,” said Teamsters…
The search for a parking spot in Covington should soon get easier, courtesy of a new website, new directional signs, and new branding for the Covington Motor Vehicle Parking Authority. The signs – which are being mounted at key locations around Covington to direct drivers to public parking lots and garages – are colored green…
The Victorian at Riverside was the recipient of Give Where You Live NKY’s first quarter grant. The $5,100 they received to be put towards a new initiative to connect high school students with residents in memory care. “This initiative by the Victorian at Riverside is a great way to foster connections between Northern Kentucky’s youth…
Less than two years after an O’Rourke Wrecking excavator punched the first hole in the sprawling IRS “Flat Top” complex, the City of Covington has announced two milestones in the pending transformation of what is now a cleared field into a 23-acre mixed-used neighborhood full of offices, housing, retail, and a public plaza and parks….
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Opening Day is a hallowed tradition for Cincinnati Reds baseball fans. Thousands of them will flock to Great American Ballpark to watch the first game of the 2024 season in a city that’s widely recognized as the birthplace of professional baseball. What most of those fans don’t know is…
Covington’s riverfront has become even more vibrant with the installation of the eagerly awaited ‘Love the Cov’ sculpture. The 12-foot- sculpture was installed Wednesday by Banz Studios and Indianapolis-based artists Owens + Crawley. Banz Studios, an art studio and gallery located in Cincinnati, curated the sculpture and the artist team, and oversaw the process until…
On the first Saturday in August, a flotilla of colorful boats will amplify the Ohio River’s natural beauty as paddlers join in the nation’s largest paddling event. Now’s the time to start planning: Registration for Ohio River Paddlefest 2024 is now open. Local nonprofit Adventure Crew will host the event, now in its 23rd year, on Saturday, August 3….
St. Patrick’s Day is one of our nation’s most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. The amount of alcohol consumed is higher than average, which is why Kentuckians are reminded to designate a sober driver before the festivities begin. “If your St. Patrick’s Day celebration involves alcohol, make the responsible choice to designate…
The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) is calling on environmental stewards to participate in an Ohio River Sweep litter cleanup event this year. Ohio River Sweep is an annual, volunteer cleanup program that runs from March 1 through October 31 and extends the entire length of the Ohio River. Thousands of volunteers remove…
Staff report Campbell District Judge Cameron Blau has approved the agreed settlement between the City and River Metals Recycling, RMR. “I am satisfied with the resolution and appreciate the efforts of Newport resident Annette Kitchen, chair of the RMS Citizens Group, and City Commissioner Ken Rechtin for their dedication in resolving what has been a…
Toxic pollution. Sewage contamination. Flooding. These are some of the concerns people in the 14-state Ohio River region have about local waters, according to a new report released Tuesday by the Ohio River Basin Alliance and the National Wildlife Federation. The report’s findings stem from 31 community listening sessions held in 2022 and 2023 for…
By Andy Furman Point/Arc River Metal Recycling shops locally. And for a good reason. “Every organization, regardless of size or products they sell needs apparel from time to time,” said Phil Thompson, who is the Commercial Manager for River Metals Recycling in Newport. “We all have apparel needs.” River Metals Recycling fills those apparel needs…
A new bridge design that will replace a 1930s era bridge and introduce a better, safer connection between Covington and Newport has been selected. The three-arch bridge design for the KY 8 Licking River Bridge project will add a fourth lane, update bike and pedestrian connections, boost safety for all users and lift current weight…
The City of Dayton dedicated the recently completed Berry Street Connector, a road project more than 10 years in the making that will reconnect the City to the Ohio River and its newest residential neighborhood on the river, Manhattan Harbour, to its Central Business District. “This is an extremely important project for the City of…
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Tim Siegrist, a resident of Ft Wright, spoke to a recent Ft Wright city council meeting to suggest a name for the companion bridge scheduled to be built across the Ohio River. “With Ft Wright being one of the four cities directly affected by the upcoming construction of I-75…
Starting this weekend the Purple People Bridge will be illuminated for the holiday season, presenting its annual Winter Nights & River Lights event. The public is invited to the annual lighting ceremony for Winter Nights and River Lights on Friday, November 17 at 5:30 p.m. on the Kentucky side of the Purple People Bridge. Visitors…
In our lifetime, we all feel days of anticipation that cause cold sweat, butterflies and jitters. It’s amazing how those feelings just creep into our very being, but they do. It doesn’t matter your age, if you’re honest, you will remember the day set for your road test to get your driver’s license. You likely…
The Boone County Attorney’s office has partnered with Kentucky Safe Driver to proactively address the leading cause of death among young drivers under the age of 25 in Kentucky with a defensive driving educational program. The “Alive at 25” program was developed by the National Safety Council and involves a four-hour interactive classroom setting where…
Leaders from communities spanning several hundred miles of the Ohio River will convene in Madison, Indiana, on Oct. 25 and 26 for the third annual Ohio River Way Summit. The two-day summit explores how our region can unlock the potential of the river, using recreation to catalyze restoration, tourism, and community revitalization. The event kicks…
