Medicaid work requirements to begin in Northern Kentucky this summer, with all but eight counties to be involved by Dec. 1 Kentucky’s new work requirements for “able-bodied” Medicaid recipients will be phased in slowly, with the three main Northern Kentucky counties leading the way. Campbell County will be the first to instigate the new “community…
By Paul A. Tenkotte Special to the NKyTribune I vividly remember Tuesday, April 23, 1968. It was nine days after Easter. The skies were ominously still. Then, the clouds rolled in, and the day turned stormy and foreboding. At 1:40 pm, a tornado slammed into the small town of Falmouth, in Northern Kentucky’s rural Pendleton…
Kentucky is a hidden gem of Southern fare, featuring one-of-a-kind restaurants and chefs specializing in local ingredients and distinctive cuisine. With the newly announced Better in the Bluegrass culinary tourism initiative, nine regional signature meals, culinary trails and hosting of the upcoming season of Top Chef, Kentucky continues to grow as a must-visit destination for…
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investment and create a vibrant commercial and tourist economy. Today’s article focuses on “emerging hot spots” – areas outside of downtown where ongoing initiatives and…
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investment and create a vibrant commercial and tourist economy. Today’s article focuses on small-scale development and programs. Headlines tout mega developments like the $70 million…
Six Western Kentucky University students, including Logan Mitchell of Hebron, have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Grants for the 2018-19 academic year from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Sarah Angelle of Monticello, Sarah Linder of Louisville, Logan Mitchell of Hebron, Lily Nellans of Windsor Heights, Iowa, Maggie…
Thirty years ago this month, the community of Radcliff, Ky., was devastated by the deadliest drunk driving crash in America. The Carrollton bus crash claimed the lives of 27 people on their way home from a church trip to an amusement park on May 14, 1988. The families of those killed and the 40 people…
As we all pause to show our appreciation to mothers this Sunday, it occurred to me how mothers are the true risk management and safety professionals in most families. From the mothers that I know, they manage risk by constantly identifying, analyzing, evaluating and treating risk while balancing the day-to-day activities of running a family….
The NKyTribune is offering an opportunity for those in contested NKY races in the primary election to make their case — and themselves — better known to voters. This opportunity is open and free: 800 words max., positive FOR your candidacy. Send to news@nkytrib.com. Nothing will appear after May 20. ROBERT NEACE Boone County Attorney…
The auto industry is one of Kentucky’s major economic drivers with the sector employing nearly 95,000 people at more than 500 companies. In 2017 alone, auto-related exports totaled $5.5 billion making Kentucky the number one producer of cars, light trucks, and SUVs per capita. On Wednesday, May 23, NKITA will host the Japan America Society…
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter One of the most distinguishing features of the old Fourth Street School in Newport was the stone wall that surrounded the facility. With the property set to become a mixture of residential and commercial development in the near future, Newport leaders have taken steps to preserve parts of the historic…
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Northern Kentuckian John Uri Lloyd is a sterling example of the “local color” fiction writers who became part of the movement starting in the 1880s in American literature. Defining the term, William S. Ward, in his A Literary History of Kentucky, noted that local colorists “were concerned with the distinctive…
In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 7-12, Covington is calling attention to its aggressive efforts to work with its business community and other partners to generate jobs, attract investment and create a vibrant commercial and tourist economy. Today’s article focuses on the area around the Pike Street Corridor. Something exciting is taking hold…
By David E. Schroeder Special to NKyTribune Travelers taking the Fifth Street Interstate-75 exit into Covington see this building often, but many have no idea it was once a thriving school serving Covington’s Westside neighborhood. The building is now called the Fifth Street Center and is home to many businesses. The origins of Third District…
The Cincinnati region’s destination marketing organizations are celebrating the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week, May 6-12, with a series of showcase events to recognize and raise awareness of the importance of the Cincinnati region’s hospitality industry. The regional collaboration by the Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau, meetNKY | Northern Kentucky Convention &…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Spending by lobbyists during the first three months of the 2018 General Assembly reached an all-time high. According to the Legislative Ethics Commission, $8.4 million – a 17 percent increase over 2017 at the same time – was spent by lobbyists, led by tobacco tax, energy, and healthcare issues. The…
On May 12 at 11 a.m. the Kentucky Historical Society will dedicate a historic marker on behalf of the Northern Kentucky Heritage League (NKHL) in celebration of its 50th Anniversary. The dedication will start at 11 a.m. at George Rogers Clark Park at the park entrance on Garrard Street in Covington. The dedication is being…
The 2018 General Assembly was incredibly productive and even took positive steps to shore up the state pension system, but incessant negative news reports by major media outlets implying Republicans were sticking it to protesting teachers and unfortunate comments by our Governor left many with another impression. It’s funny how high drama and a few…
Discover the fascinating world of wildlife. From May 16 to August 15, join Kenton County Parks & Recreation (KCP&R) for their 19th season of Wild Wednesdays. The free, thirteen programs begin at 10:00 a.m. and last about an hour. They are held, rain or shine, at Middleton-Mills Park in Shelterhouse 2. All you need is…
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association today announced that Preservation Distillery in Bardstown is the newest and 38th member of the non-profit trade group that unites and leads Kentucky’s signature Bourbon and distilled spirits industry. Founder Marci Palatella said she has dreamed of opening a distillery since 1985 when she got into the spirits and wine business…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin vetoed five bills on Thursday and used his line-item veto power on a sixth. Since the General Assembly adjourned April 15, none of the vetoes can be overridden by lawmakers. The vetoes dealt with investments made by local government, three election-related bills and administrative regulations. Here…
We love our pasta, in just about any conceivable way possible to serve it. It doesn’t even matter that for some pasta has become off limits as gluten allergies continue to rise. Those people seek out alternatives, whether it be rice noodles or sweet potato, even lentils! For those who don’t have to worry about…
